By Mr. Creedon, a petition (accompanied by bill,
Senate, No. 1159) of Robert S. Creedon, Jr. for
legislation relative to zoning protection of lawful,
nonconforming single-family and two family residences.
Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 6 of Chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following:-
Except as hereinafter provided, a zoning ordinance or by-law shall not apply to structures or uses lawfully begun, or to a building or special permit issued before the first publication of notice of the public hearing on such ordinance or by-law required by section five, but shall apply to any change or substantial extension or structural change
