GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS

CHAPTER 40A. ZONING.

Chapter 40A, Section 1. Title of chapter.

Chapter 40A, Section 1A. Definitions.

Chapter 40A, Section 2. Repealed, 1987, 685, Sec. 2.

Chapter 40A, Section 3. Subjects which zoning may not regulate; exemptions; public hearings; temporary manufactured home residences.

Chapter 40A, Section 4. Uniform districts.

Chapter 40A, Section 5. Adoption or change of zoning ordinances or by-laws; procedure.

Chapter 40A, Section 6. Existing structures, uses, or permits; certain subdivision plans; application of chapter.

Chapter 40A, Section 7. Enforcement of zoning regulations; violations; penalties; jurisdiction of superior court.

Chapter 40A, Section 8. Appeals to permit granting authority.

Chapter 40A, Section 9. Special permits.

Chapter 40A, Section 9A. Special permits for adult bookstores, adult motion picture theaters, adult paraphernalia stores, adult video stores or establishments which display live nudity.

Chapter 40A, Section 9B. Solar access.

Chapter 40A, Section 9C. Child care facilities; allowable floor area; charges of owner; family incomes.

Chapter 40A, Section 10. Variances.

Chapter 40A, Section 11. Notice requirements for public hearings; parties in interest defined; review of special permit petitions; recording copies of special permit and variance decisions.

Chapter 40A, Section 12. Boards of appeal; membership; rules.

Chapter 40A, Section 13. Zoning administrators; appointment; powers and duties.

Chapter 40A, Section 14. Boards of appeal; powers.

Chapter 40A, Section 15. Appeals to permit granting authority; notice; time; boards of appeal hearings; procedure.

Chapter 40A, Section 16. Final unfavorable decisions by permit granting authorities; reconsideration; withdrawal of petitions for variance or applications for special permit.

Chapter 40A, Section 17. Judicial review.


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