Can you build a duplex in Taunton, MA?

Unclear — verify with the town

The supplied research did not include the residential use table entries needed to determine where small multifamily is permitted or by special permit.

Confidence: low · Last researched June 2026

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Are ADUs allowed in Taunton, MA?

Accessory dwellings are allowed only through a special permit approval pathway and must be within or as an extension to an existing single-family dwelling.

What zoning districts are in Taunton, MA?

Taunton, MA includes districts such as Residential districts, Business districts, Industrial districts, Floodplain Overlay District.

Are there flood zones or overlay districts in Taunton, MA?

The clearest environmental constraint identified in the supplied sources is the Floodplain Overlay District. The main zoning chapter also references wetlands protection and historic district regulations in other chapters, indicating that zoning compliance may interact with separate environmental and historic controls.

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