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Town of Agawam, MA
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2023-02-21
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Abandonment
§ 78-1 — Purpose.
175-1B{52} — POLLUTANT
180-2C{1} — ABANDONMENT
180-2C{57} — JUNK VEHICLE
§ 180-76 — Administration and enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 180-159 — Monitoring and maintenance.
§ 180-160 — Financial surety.
§ A185-1 — List of local option statutes.
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Accessory buildings and structures
§ 103-3 — Building Department.
159-3{3} — LOT
180-2C{2} — ACCESSORY BUILDING
180-2C{54} — HOME OCCUPATION
§ 180-4 — Filing of plans.
§ 180-8 — Supplementary regulations.
§ 180-17 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-18 — Height regulations.
§ 180-19 — Setback requirements.
§ 180-20 — Yards.
§ 180-23 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-24 — Height regulations.
§ 180-25 — Setback requirements.
§ 180-26 — Yards.
§ 180-32 — Height regulations.
§ 180-33 — Setback requirements.
§ 180-34 — Yards.
§ 180-40 — Yards.
§ 180-96 — Application requirements.
§ 180-112 — Open space residential development.
§ 180-152 — Solar energy systems, medium-scale.
§ 180-155 — Site plan review.
§ A184-35 — Rule 35: Special permits.
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Accessory uses
§ 3-8.4 — Agawam Agricultural Commission.
180-2C{3} — ACCESSORY USE
180-2C{21} — COMMERCIAL RECREATION, INDOORS
180-2C{94} — PRINCIPAL USE
§ 180-8 — Supplementary regulations.
§ 180-11 — Special permits.
§ 180-17 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-23 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-29 — Use restrictions.
§ 180-30 — Use restrictions.
§ 180-31 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-48 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-78 — Residence districts.
§ 180-80 — Agricultural districts.
§ 180-113 — Residence A-6 Low-Density Multifamily Community District.
§ 180-115 — Residence A-5 Age-Restricted Housing District.
§ 180-144 — Performance standards for mixed-use developments.
§ 180-150 — Solar energy systems.
§ 180-151 — Solar energy systems, building-integrated, roof-mounted and small scale.
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Accident reports
§ 103-14 — Police Department.
§ 169-3 — Authority of police officers.
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Adult entertainment
Ch 180 Art XV — Adult Entertainment Businesses
§ 180-104 — Statutory authority.
§ 180-105 — Purpose.
180-106{1} — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT USES
§ 180-107 — Special permit required; criteria.
§ 180-110 — Expiration of special permit.
§ 180-143 — Use regulations.
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Adult uses
§ 180-107 — Special permit required; criteria.
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Advertising
§ 109-2 — Categorization of recyclables.
149-8{16} — LISTED OR NONDISCOUNTED PRICE
§ 159-7 — Definitive plan.
161-1{3} — TAG SALES
§ 169-24 — General prohibitions; fines.
180-2C{108} — SIGN, ACCESSORY
180-2C{113} — SIGN, OUTDOOR ADVERTISING BOARD
180-2C{114} — SIGN, OVERHANGING
180-2C{115} — SIGN, REAL ESTATE
§ 180-17 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-23 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-31 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-37 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-75 — Purpose.
§ 180-76 — Administration and enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 180-78 — Residence districts.
§ 180-83 — Prohibitions.
§ 180-107 — Special permit required; criteria.
§ 180-158 — Design, safety, and environmental standards.
§ A184-23 — Rule 23: Elections.
§ A184-24 — Rule 24: Public hearings.
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Affordable housing
§ 3-8.6 — Agawam Housing Committee.
§ 180-140 — Purpose; intent.
§ 180-145 — Optional affordable housing bonus.
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Agricultural districts
§ 180-3 — Districts enumerated; Building Zone Map.
§ 180-8 — Supplementary regulations.
§ 180-23 — Permitted uses.
Ch 180 Art VII — Agricultural Districts
§ 180-37 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-44 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-80 — Agricultural districts.
§ 180-112 — Open space residential development.
§ 180-161 — Abbreviations.
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Air conditioning
§ 175-36 — Illicit discharges and connections.
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Air pollution
Ch 5 — Air Pollution Control District
§ 5-2 — Election to join regional district.
§ 159-2 — Amendment of statute. (Approved 7-18-1972)
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Alarm systems
Ch 27 — Fire Department
Ch 69 — Alarm Systems
Ch 69 Art I — Fire Alarm Equipment
§ 69-1 — Permit required; application.
§ 69-3 — Certificate of completion.
§ 69-3.1 — Unintentional false alarms; penalties.
Ch 69 Art II — Burglar Alarms
§ 69-4 — Purpose and intent.
69-5{1} — ALARM BUSINESS
69-5{2} — ALARM SYSTEM
69-5{3} — ALARM USER
69-5{4} — AUDIBLE ALARM
69-5{6} — FALSE ALARM
§ 69-6 — Permit required.
§ 69-7 — Control and curtailment of signals emitted by alarms.
§ 69-8 — Approval of plans; location of components; lock boxes.
§ 69-9 — Response to alarm.
§ 69-10 — Unintentional false alarms; penalties.
§ 69-11 — Intentional false alarms; penalties.
§ 69-12 — Other offenses.
§ 69-13 — Use of exterior audible alarm.
§ 69-15 — Exemptions.
§ 69-16 — Disclaimer of town's responsibility.
§ 103-7 — Fire Department.
Ch 106 — Fire Prevention
180-2C{33} — ESSENTIAL SERVICES
§ 180-125 — Application requirements.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Alcoholic beverages
§ 3-8.1 — Municipal Golf Commission.
Ch 72 — Alcoholic Beverages
§ 72-1 — Liquor License Commission.
§ 72-2 — Open containers prohibited.
§ 91-2 — Submission of applicants to fingerprinting.
149-8{3} — CHARACTERIZING FLAVOR
§ A185-1 — List of local option statutes.
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Aluminum
§ 109-2 — Categorization of recyclables.
§ 180-66 — Landscaping; residences; gasoline stations.
§ 180-144 — Performance standards for mixed-use developments.
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Amusements
Ch 75 — Amusements
§ 75-1 — License required for automatic amusement devices; maximum number of devices; inspections; seizure of unlicensed machines.
§ 103-4 — Town Clerk.
§ 121-1 — Prohibited noises enumerated.
§ 131-1 — Issuance of license.
§ 131-2 — Violations and penalties.
180-2C{9} — AMUSEMENT PARK
180-2C{21} — COMMERCIAL RECREATION, INDOORS
§ 180-37 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-44 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-48 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-49 — Height regulations.
§ 180-49.1 — Amusement park height regulations.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Anchoring
§ 180-96 — Application requirements.
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Animals
78-2{2} — BUILDING
82-3B{1} — BUILDING
Ch 96 — Dogs and Other Animals
§ 96-1 — Authority.
96-2{1} — ADEQUATE SHELTER
96-2{2} — AT LARGE
96-2{3} — ATTACK
96-2{4} — COMPANION ANIMAL
96-2{5} — DANGEROUS DOG
96-2{6} — FARM ANIMAL
96-2{7} — KEEPER
96-2{9} — KENNEL, RESIDENTIAL
96-2{10} — LIVESTOCK or FOWL
96-2{11} — OWNER
§ 96-3 — Licensing of dogs.
§ 96-4 — Licensing fees.
§ 96-5 — Vaccination against rabies.
§ 96-6 — Limit on number of companion animals.
§ 96-7 — Kennel licenses.
§ 96-8 — Kennel inspection and regulation.
§ 96-9 — Barking dogs.
§ 96-10 — Payments to veterinarians for emergency treatment of dogs or cats injured on ways.
§ 96-11 — Dogs at large prohibited; leashing required.
§ 96-11.1 — Other animals at large.
§ 96-12 — Enforcement; impounding of dogs at large.
§ 96-13 — Fee for reclaiming impounded dog; failure to claim.
§ 96-14 — Removal of dog or cat waste from property.
§ 96-15 — Inhumane treatment.
§ 96-16 — Dangerous and potentially dangerous animals.
§ 96-17 — Motor vehicles striking, injuring or killing dogs or cats.
Ch 155 — Streets and Sidewalks
§ 155-6 — Obstructing streets prohibited.
§ 155-14 — Animals crossing sidewalks.
175-1B{52} — POLLUTANT
§ 175-36 — Illicit discharges and connections.
§ 175-38 — Prohibited discharges.
180-2C{7} — AGRICULTURE
180-2C{10} — ANIMAL CLINIC OR HOSPITAL
180-2C{15} — BUILDING
180-2C{58} — KENNEL, COMMERCIAL
§ 180-8 — Supplementary regulations.
§ 180-12 — Special permit for animal hospital.
§ 180-55 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-143 — Use regulations.
§ 180-144 — Performance standards for mixed-use developments.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Antennas
§ 103-3 — Building Department.
180-2C{4} — ADEQUATE CAPACITY
180-2C{11} — ANTENNA
180-2C{18} — CHANNEL
180-2C{70} — MAJOR MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING FACILITY
180-2C{74} — MONITORING
180-2C{77} — MOUNT
180-2C{95} — RADIATION PROPAGATION STUDIES OR RADIAL PLOTS
180-2C{130} — STRUCTURE
180-2C{132} — TOWER
§ 180-96 — Application requirements.
§ 180-97 — General requirements.
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Apartments
§ 96-16 — Dangerous and potentially dangerous animals.
§ 155-10 — Snow and ice removal; penalty.
§ 155-12 — Ball playing.
§ 159-20 — Sanitary sewers.
175-1B{23} — DWELLING UNIT
§ 175-32 — Schedule of entrance fees.
§ 175-61 — Rates.
180-2C{12} — APARTMENT HOUSE
§ 180-29 — Use restrictions.
§ 180-80 — Agricultural districts.
180-142{12} — SENIOR AND/OR HANDICAPPED HOUSING or SENIOR APARTMENTS
§ 180-143 — Use regulations.
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Appeals
§ C-2-8 — Town Accountant: Clerk of the Council
§ 1-7 — Failure to pay municipal taxes or charges as grounds for denial, suspension, revocation of license or permit.
1-7A{3} — OVERDUE OBLIGATION
§ 3-8.4 — Agawam Agricultural Commission.
Ch 3 Art VI — Board of Appeals
§ 3-14 — Establishment; membership; vacancies.
§ 3-17 — Chairman; rules; meetings; records.
§ 49-7 — Classification of nonbargaining unit employees.
§ 75-1 — License required for automatic amusement devices; maximum number of devices; inspections; seizure of unlicensed machines.
§ 96-8 — Kennel inspection and regulation.
§ 103-1 — Board of Appeals.
§ 149-10 — Tobacco product sales permit.
§ 155-22 — Appeal.
Ch 159 — Subdivision of Land
§ 159-7 — Definitive plan.
§ 159-28 — Loam or topsoil.
§ 159-39 — Rules for hiring outside consultants.
§ 175-14 — Abatements and redetermination.
§ 175-20 — Abatements and redetermination.
§ 175-54 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 175-75 — Power of Department of Public Works.
180-2C{123} — SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTING AUTHORITY
§ 180-7 — Nonconforming uses.
§ 180-8 — Supplementary regulations.
§ 180-9 — Repetitive petitions before Board of Appeals.
§ 180-11 — Special permits.
§ 180-12 — Special permit for animal hospital.
§ 180-13 — Site plans.
§ 180-16 — Violations and penalties.
§ 180-16.1 — Noncriminal proceedings for violations.
§ 180-23 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-37 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-44 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-48 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-49.1 — Amusement park height regulations.
§ 180-55 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-56 — Height regulations.
§ 180-63 — Height regulations.
§ 180-65 — Lot size; lot coverage.
§ 180-69 — Permitted uses.
§ 180-71 — Special permit.
§ 180-72 — General stipulations.
§ 180-87 — Special permits.
§ 180-107 — Special permit required; criteria.
§ 180-143 — Use regulations.
§ 180-161 — Abbreviations.
§ A184-14 — Rule 14: Policies related to City Council personnel.
§ A184-23 — Rule 23: Elections.
§ A184-35 — Rule 35: Special permits.
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Appeals board
§ 103-1 — Board of Appeals.
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Appointments
§ C-2-5 — Prohibitions
§ C-3-3 — Appointments by the Mayor
§ C-3-4 — Temporary Appointments to Town Offices
§ C-3-7 — Temporary Absence of the Mayor
§ C-4-3 — General Powers and Duties
§ C-4-5 — Prohibitions
§ C-6-1 — Reorganization Plans by Town Council
§ C-7-2 — Preliminary Elections: Special Elections
§ C-9-1 — Certificate of Election and Appointment
§ C-9-3 — Re-enactment and Publication of Ordinances
§ C-9-11 — Procedures
§ C-9-12 — Definitions
§ C-9-13 — Removals and Suspensions
§ C-10-2 — Continuation of Government
§ C-10-7 — Time of Taking Effect
Ch 3 Art III — Appointed Bodies
§ 3-4 — Council on Aging.
§ 3-5 — Development and Industrial Commission.
§ 3-7 — Consumer Advisory Commission.
§ 3-8 — Land Needs Liaison Committee.
§ 3-8.1 — Municipal Golf Commission.
§ 3-8.2 — Sister City Commission.
§ 3-8.3 — Community Preservation Act Committee.
§ 3-8.4 — Agawam Agricultural Commission.
§ 3-8.5 — Agawam Energy Commission.
§ 3-8.6 — Agawam Housing Committee.
§ 3-14 — Establishment; membership; vacancies.
§ 7-1 — Establishment.
§ 10-1 — Establishment.
§ 12-1 — Membership; vacancies.
§ 12-2 — Powers and duties.
§ 14-2 — Powers and duties of Director.
§ 14-3 — Civil Defense Advisory Council.
§ 27-1 — Establishment; Fire Chief; membership.
§ 32-2 — Whiting Street Fund and Thomas Pyne Fund.
§ 35-1 — Establishment.
§ 45-1 — Establishment.
§ 49-2 — Personnel Department; Personnel Officer.
§ 52-1 — Establishment of Police Department.
§ 57-1 — Establishment of committee; powers.
§ 61-1 — Membership; appointment.
§ 72-1 — Liquor License Commission.
78-2{10} — OWNER
§ 103-18 — Inability to pay.
§ 155-1 — Department of Public Works established.
§ 155-25 — Establishment of Street Acceptance Committee as agent for Council.
§ 180-82 — Nonaccessory signs.
§ A184-5 — Rule 5: Call to order.
§ A184-9 — Rule 9: Committee appointments.
§ A184-23 — Rule 23: Elections.
§ A184-33 — Rule 33: Inquiries and investigations.
§ A185-1 — List of local option statutes.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Ashes
§ 109-2 — Categorization of recyclables.
§ 155-8 — Depositing certain materials prohibited.
§ 175-36 — Illicit discharges and connections.
§ 175-38 — Prohibited discharges.
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Assessments
§ C-10-5 — Effect on Obligations, Taxes and other Legal Acts
§ 1-7 — Failure to pay municipal taxes or charges as grounds for denial, suspension, revocation of license or permit.
1-7A{3} — OVERDUE OBLIGATION
§ 96-16 — Dangerous and potentially dangerous animals.
§ 103-2 — Assessor.
§ 103-7.1 — Fire Department fee abatement.
§ 149-4 — Enforcement.
§ 155-2 — Temporary repairs on private streets.
§ 155-3 — Establishment and maintenance of sidewalks.
§ 155-17 — Assessment of costs.
§ 155-19 — Reassessment.
§ 155-20 — Surrender of land.
§ 155-21 — Apportionment of assessment.
§ 155-22 — Appeal.
§ 155-23 — Assessments made upon leased lands.
§ 169-24 — General prohibitions; fines.
175-1B{47} — PARCEL
175-1B{53} — POTENTIAL UNIT
§ 175-8 — Payment of damages.
Ch 175 Art II — Assessments for Sewers and Drains
§ 175-10 — Calculation and method of assessment.
§ 175-11 — Portion of cost to be paid by Town.
§ 175-12 — Payment of assessments and charges required.
§ 175-13 — Method of payment; apportionment.
§ 175-14 — Abatements and redetermination.
§ 175-15 — Extensions and deferrals.
Ch 175 Art III — Assessments for Water System Expansion
§ 175-16 — Pressure improvement systems required.
§ 175-17 — Method of assessment.
§ 175-18 — Determination of assessment.
§ 175-19 — Payment; special account.
§ 175-20 — Abatements and redetermination.
§ 175-21 — Exemptions, extensions and deferrals.
§ 175-29 — Sewer connections to conform to certain requirements.
§ 175-60 — User charge in addition to other fees.
§ 175-61 — Rates.
180-2C{131} — SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT IN THE FLOODPLAIN
§ 180-112 — Open space residential development.
§ 180-113 — Residence A-6 Low-Density Multifamily Community District.
§ 180-115 — Residence A-5 Age-Restricted Housing District.
§ 180-144 — Performance standards for mixed-use developments.
§ A184-20 — Rule 20: Minutes.
§ A184-30 — Rule 30: Votes required.
§ A185-1 — List of local option statutes.
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Assessor
§ 3-8.4 — Agawam Agricultural Commission.
§ 103-2 — Assessor.
§ 155-21 — Apportionment of assessment.
§ 155-26 — Initiating acceptance of way.
§ 175-13 — Method of payment; apportionment.
§ 175-19 — Payment; special account.
§ A184-35 — Rule 35: Special permits.
§ A185-1 — List of local option statutes.
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Attorney's fees
§ 109-11 — Violations and penalties.
§ 121-3 — Violations and penalties.
§ 159-7 — Definitive plan.
§ 172-4 — Violations and penalties.
§ 180-82 — Nonaccessory signs.
§ 180-102 — Noncompliance; violations; enforcement; attorney's fees.
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Auxiliary police
§ 52-7 — Compensation of auxiliary police for court time.