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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40A – Zoning | Midpage
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Massachusetts General Laws
Part I
Title VII
Chapter 40A
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40A
Zoning
1
Title of chapter
1A
Definitions
3
Subjects which zoning may not regulate; exemptions; public hearings; temporary manufactured home residences
3A
Multi-family zoning as-of-right in MBTA communities
3B
Request for expansion of outdoor table service
4
Uniform districts
5
Adoption or change of zoning ordinances or by-laws; procedure
6
Existing structures, uses, or permits; certain subdivision plans; application of chapter
7
Enforcement of zoning regulations; violations; penalties; legally nonconforming structures; notice of action; jurisdiction of superior court
8
Appeals to permit granting authority
9
Special permits
9A
Special permits for adult bookstores, adult motion pictures theaters, adult paraphernalia stores, adult video stores or establishments which display live nudity
9B
Solar access
9C
Child care facilities; allowable floor area; charges of owner; family incomes
10
Variances
11
Notice requirements for public hearings; parties in interest defined; review of special permit petitions; recording copies of special permit and variance decisions
12
Boards of appeal; membership; rules
13
Zoning administrators; appointment; powers and duties
14
Boards of appeal; powers
15
Appeals to permit granting authority; notice; time; boards of appeal hearings; procedure
16
Final unfavorable decisions by permit granting authorities; reconsideration; withdrawal of petitions for variance or applications for special permit
17
Judicial review