The following is a chronological listing of legislation of the Town of Amesbury adopted since the publication of the Code, indicating its inclusion in the Code or the reason for its exclusion. [Enabling legislation which is not general and permanent in nature is considered to be non-Code material (NCM).] The last legislation reviewed for the original publication of the Code was Bill No. 2008-074A, adopted 11-18-2008.
Bill No.
Adoption Date
Subject
Disposition
2010-057
7-13-2010
General provisions: adoption of Code
Ch. 1, Art. II
2010-089
11-9-2010
Intermunicipal agreement (mutual aid)
NCM
2010-102
3-8-2011
Use of proceeds from sale of surplus property
NCM
2012-034
4-10-2012
General Law acceptance
Ch. A500
2012-046
10-10-2012
General Law acceptance
Ch. A500
2012-047
6-12-2012
Intermunicipal agreement (health inspections, animal control, health nurse services)
NCM
2012-048
6-12-2012
Petition to General Court (exempt positions of Deputy Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief from civil service laws)
NCM
2012-088
11-13-2012
General Law acceptance
Ch. A500
2012-091
1-8-2013
Stretch Energy Code
Ch. 405
2013-004
12-13-2012
City Seal amendment
NCM
2013-025
5-14-2013
General Law acceptance
Ch. A500
2013-038
4-9-2013
Creation of Amesbury Heritage Park
NCM
2013-060
7-9-2013
Budget and finance: annual budget, capital improvement plan and financial forecast amendment
Ch. 20, Art. I
2013-111
10-8-2013
Creation of state-authorized cultural district for Upper and Lower Millyard Districts
NCM
2013-119
12-10-2013
Provision of snow and ice removal for Quimby Lane
NCM
2014-003
4-8-2014
Zoning Bylaw amendment
NCM
2014-059
5-13-2014
Intermunicipal agreement (veterans' services)
NCM
2014-067
6-10-2014
Solid waste: recycling
Ch. 392, Art. II
2014-074
6-10-2014
Dissolution of Energy Task Force; creation of Energy Committee
NCM
2014-081
7-8-2014
Creation of Amesbury Town Park
NCM
2014-082
7-8-2014
Creation of Collins Avenue Park
NCM
2014-097
9-16-2014
Fire prevention amendment
Ch. 285
2014-099
7-22-2014
Preservation restriction (Union Congregational Church)
NCM
2014-107
1-13-2015
Zoning Bylaw amendment
NCM
2014-113
10-14-2014
Revolving fund (Council on Aging)
NCM
2014-116
6-9-2015
Special events
Ch. 396
2014-132
12-9-2014
Board of Trustees of War Memorials
Ch. 12
2015-029
5-12-2015
Petition to General Court (regional veterans' services district)
NCM
2015-030
5-12-2015
Intermunicipal agreement (veterans' services)
NCM
2015-031
5-12-2015
Intermunicipal agreement (public health services)
NCM
2015-077
12-8-2015
Vehicles and Traffic: Traffic and Parking
Ch. 439, Part 3
2015-081
12-8-2015
Boards, Commissions and Committees: Traffic and Transportation Commission Amendment; Vehicles and Traffic: Traffic and Parking Amendment
Ch. 12, Art. II; Ch. 439, Part 3
2016-040
5-10-2016
Budget and finance: annual budget, capital improvement plan and financial forecast amendment
Ch. 20, Art. I
2016-103
12-13-2016
Trees amendment
Ch. 427
2017-022
2-9-2017
Departments Amendment
NCM
2017-049
6-13-2017
Hazard Mitigation Plan
NCM
2017-072
9-12-2017
Ballot Question
NCM
2017-086
12-12-2017
Management of Stadium
NCM
2017-094
11-14-2017
Financial Policy
NCM
2017-102
12-12-2017
Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed
NCM
2017-104
12-12-2017
Acquisition of Land
NCM
2018-010
3-20-2018
Repeal of Limitation on Number of Licenses for Telling Fortunes
NCM
2018-044
6-12-2018
Dissolution of Enterprise Fund for Stadium
NCM
1-13-2017
Special Acts Amendment
Ch. A505
2018-014
3-20-2018
Acts and General Laws Accepted by City Amendment
Ch. A500
2018-045
6-12-2018
Budget and Finance Amendment
Ch. 20
Bill No.
Adoption Date
Subject
Disposition
Supp. No.
2018-046
6-12-2018
Revolving Funds Expenditure Limits
NCM
5
2018-053
9-25-2018
South Hunt Area District Improvement Program
NCM
5
2018-056
12-11-2018
Zoning Bylaw Amendment
NCM
5
2018-062
9-25-2018
Discharge of Mortgage
NCM
5
2018-063
10-9-2018
Approval of Amendment to Tax Increment Financing Agreement
NCM
5
2018-065
10-9-2018
Authorization to Enter Agreement
NCM
5
2018-071
11-13-2018
Grant of Easement
NCM
5
2018-074
1-8-2019
DigSafe Membership
NCM
5
2018-085
11-13-2018
Acceptance of Complete Streets Policy
NCM
5
2018-086
2-13-2019
Establishment of Woodsam Farm Park
NCM
5
2018-089
1-22-2019
Authorization to Petition General Court for Additional Alcohol Licenses
NCM
5
2019-002
2-13-2019
South Hunt Area District Improvement Program Amendment
NCM
5
2019-004
3-12-2019
Environmental Hazards: Plastic Bag Reduction
Ch. 270, Art. I
5
2019-005
3-26-2019
Zoning Bylaw Amendment
NCM
5
2019-009
3-12-2019
Acceptance of Open Space and Easement
NCM
5
2019-013
4-9-2019
Zoning Map Amendment
NCM
5
2019-020
5-14-2019
Compensation of Mayor and City Councilors
Ch. 461
7
2019-021
5-14-2019
Authorization to Petition General Court for Additional Alcohol Licenses
NCM
5
2019-022
5-14-2019
Acquisition of Property Interests
NCM
5
2019-023
5-14-2019
Amesbury Heights District Improvement Program Amendment
NCM
5
2019-024
5-14-2019
Authorization to Enter Agreement
NCM
5
2019-025
4-23-2019
Grant of Easement
NCM
5
2019-031
6-11-2019
Cable Public Access Enterprise Fund
NCM
5
2019-038
6-11-2019
Budget and Finance: Revolving Funds Amendment
Ch. 20, Art. V
5
2019-039
6-11-2019
Revolving Funds Expenditure Limits
NCM
5
2019-042
6-25-2019
Street Acceptance
NCM
5
2019-060
9-10-2019
Approval of Street Alteration
NCM
5
2019-061
9-10-2019
Approval of Street Alteration
NCM
5
2019-062
9-10-2019
Layout of Street
NCM
5
2019-063
9-10-2019
Street Acceptance
NCM
5
2019-072
10-15-2019
Acceptance of Conservation Restriction
NCM
5
2019-074
10-15-2019
Streets and Sidewalks: General Regulations Amendment; Vehicles and Traffic: Traffic and Parking Amendment
Ch. 400, Art. I; Ch. 439, Part 3
7
2019-086
11-26-2019
Release of Slope Easement
NCM
5
2019-087
12-10-2019
Acceptance of Shared Use Path
NCM
5
2019-088
12-10-2019
Amesbury Heights District Improvement Program Amendment
NCM
5
2020-035
3-10-2020
Increase Personal Property Tax Exemption
Ch. A500
5
2020-050
4-14-2020
2020 Rules and Procedures
NCM
5
2020-069
5-12-2020
Taxation: Real Estate Tax Reduction Program
Ch. 411, Art. I
5
2020-077
8-11-2020
Stormwater Management: Illicit Discharges and Connections to Storm Sewer System
Ch. 398, Art. I
5
2020-078
8-11-2020
Zoning Amendment
NCM
5
2020-160
12-8-2020
Personnel Policies and Procedures Amendment
NCM
5
2020-161
12-8-2020
Economic Incentives Guidelines Amendment
NCM
5
2020-165
1-12-2021
Acts and General Laws Accepted by City
Ch. A500
5
2021-003
2-9-2021
Acts and General Laws Accepted by City Amendment
Ch. A500
5
2021-008
2-9-2021
Release of Easement
NCM
5
2021-039
3-9-2021
Disposition Committee Bylaws Amendment
NCM
5
2021-042
4-13-2021
Zoning Bylaw Amendment
NCM
6
2021-043
10-12-2021
Zoning Bylaw Amendment
NCM
6
2021-044
5-12-2021
Taxation: Means-Tested Senior Citizens Tax Exemption
Ch. 411, Art. II
6
2021-048
5-12-2021
Vehicles and Traffic: Traffic and Parking Amendment; Acts and General Laws Accepted by City
Ch. 439, Part 3; Ch. A500
7
2021-052
5-12-2021
Taxation: Senior Citizen Tax Deferrals
Ch. 411, Art. III
6
2021-061
5-12-2021
Acceptance of Historic Preservation Restriction Agreement
NCM
6
2021-062
5-12-2021
Acceptance of Historic Preservation Restriction Agreement
NCM
6
2021-063
5-12-2021
Acceptance of Public Access Easement
NCM
6
2021-065
5-12-2021
Amesbury Housing Trust
Ch. 8
6
2021-077
6-8-2021
Transfer of City Parcels for Conservation of Open Space and Recreation
NCM
6
2021-088
7-13-2021
Federal Project Management Policy and Procedures
NCM
6
2021-091
7-13-2021
Acts and General Laws Accepted by City
Ch. A500
6
2021-092
7-13-2021
Acts and General Laws Accepted by City
Ch. A500
6
2021-093
10-12-2021
Rental Property: Short-Term Rental Licensing
Ch. 376, Art. I
6
2021-102
10-12-2021
Creation of Town Forest Conservation Area
NCM
6
2021-104
9-14-2021
Utilities: Gas Utility Installations and Maintenance Work
Ch. 433, Art. I
6
2021-105
10-12-2021
Zoning Bylaw Amendment
NCM
6
2021-107
10-19-2021
Rental Property: Means-Tested Senior Citizens Rental Assistance
Ch. 376, Art. II
6
2021-129
10-19-2021
Conservation of Quinn Farm Property
NCM
6
2021-143
11-9-2021
Solid Waste: Collection Amendment
Ch. 392, Art. I
6
2021-144
11-9-2021
Budget and Finance: Revolving Funds Amendment
Ch. 20, Art. V
6
2021-146
12-7-2021
Adopt Precinct Boundary Map
NCM
6
2021-149
12-14-2021
Acts and General Laws Accepted by City
Ch. A500
7
2022-023
3-8-2022
Zoning Bylaw Amendment
NCM
7
2022-036
5-10-2022
City Council Rules of Procedure
NCM
7
2022-040
5-10-2022
Officers and Employees: City Clerk/Clerk to the Municipal Council Amendment
Ch. 132, Art. I
7
2022-041
5-10-2022
Fire Prevention Amendment
Ch. 285
7
2022-059
9-28-2022
Vehicles and Traffic: Traffic and Parking Amendment
Ch. 439, Part 3
7
2022-081
6-28-2022
Budget and Finance: Revolving Funds Amendment
Ch. 20, Art. V
7
2022-086
11-22-2022
Zoning Bylaw Amendment
NCM
7
2022-110
10-4-2022
Streets and Sidewalks: General Regulations Amendment
Ch. 400, Art. I
7
2022-130
10-25-2022
Reports Amendment
Ch. 158
7
2022-131
11-15-2022
Meetings Amendment
Ch. 118
7
2022-134
10-25-2022
Acts and General Laws Accepted by City
Ch. A500
7