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2023-11-13
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Abandonment
§ C8-9 — Lapse of appropriations.
§ 184-8 — Safety.
§ 184-11 — Nonconforming signs.
§ 184-16 — Removal of signs.
§ 219-12 — Abandonment.
§ 231-25 — Abandoned vessels, moorings and other objects.
§ 235-13 — Appeals.
§ 240-3.2A — Summary
240-3.3{1} — ABANDONMENT
§ 240-7.4F — Site abandonment or decommissioning
§ 240-9.9J — Decommissioning or abandonment
§ 240-10.3A — Dwellings and structures per lot
§ 240-10.4A — Abandoned use
§ 269-6 — Abandonment of tackle.
277-3{37} — POLLUTANT
§ FPWR-5 — Excavation.
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Accessory buildings and structures
§ 240-3.2A — Summary
240-3.3{2} — ACCESSORY RELATED TERMS
240-3.3{6} — BUILDING & STRUCTURE RELATED TERMS
240-3.3{16} — HOME OCCUPATION RELATED TERMS
§ 240-7.4E — Site plan review design and operation standards.
§ 240-8.1A — ACEC
240-9.1B{1} — ACCESSORY APARTMENT
§ 240-9.1D — Design standards
§ 240-9.1E — Procedures
§ 240-9.6A — Requirements
§ 240-9.6B — Special permit
§ 240-9.8J — Conformance with other bylaw provisions
§ 240-11.4A — Requirements
§ 240-11.5A — Maximum height
§ 240-11.5B — Accessory structures
§ 310-5.05 — Administrative approvals.
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Accessory uses
§ 240-2.1C — Occupancy permit
§ 240-3.2A — Summary
240-3.3{2} — ACCESSORY RELATED TERMS
§ 240-5.1E — Accessory Uses
§ 240-6.1B — Use Table
§ 240-6.2B — Use Table
§ 240-6.3B — Use Table
§ 240-6.4B — Use Table
§ 240-6.5A — Use Table
§ 240-6.6B — Use Table
§ 240-9.4A — Location of Automotive services
§ 240-9.8H — Open space
§ 240-10.2B — Exemptions
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Adult entertainment
Ch 79 — Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 248 — Adult Entertainment
§ A315-1 — General Laws.
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Adult uses
§ 240-3.2A — Summary
240-3.3{3} — ADULT RELATED TERMS
§ 240-9.2 — Adult uses
§ 240-9.2A — Intent and purpose
§ 240-9.2B — Special permit requirements
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Advertising
§ C5-1 — Appointment.
§ C5-10 — Removal.
§ C5-12 — Filling vacancy.
36-2{10} — SIGNS
§ 36-5 — Commission powers and duties.
§ 36-10 — Categorical approval.
§ 176-5 — Signs.
184-3B{11} — MOVABLE, PORTABLE OR MOBILE SIGN
184-3B{12} — MULTIPLE OR LADDER SIGNS
184-3B{14} — ON-PREMISES SIGN
184-3B{22} — SIGN
§ 184-5 — Prohibited signs.
§ 184-9 — Exceptions.
§ 184-10 — Display of brand names restricted.
§ 184-24 — For sale, rent or lease signs.
§ 184-25 — Freestanding signs.
§ 184-30 — Movable, portable or mobile signs.
§ 184-31 — Multiple and ladder signs.
§ 184-32 — Off-premises signs.
§ 184-36 — Public service signs.
§ 191-4 — General rules governing use of waste management facility.
§ 219-7 — Advertising on machines.
§ 231-11 — Charter boat advertising.
§ 235-4 — Applications for permits and requests for determination.
§ 235-8 — Regulations.
§ 240-7.4E — Site plan review design and operation standards.
§ 240-9.2B — Special permit requirements
§ 240-9.7A — Marijuana treatment centers
§ 240-12.1B — Applicability and fees
§ 240-12.3E — Fees
§ 240-13.2B — Performance indicators & summation
§ 240-13.2C — Indicator summation
§ 251-6 — Affirmative action provisions.
§ 275-23 — Legal advertising.
§ 277-5 — Amendments.
§ 280-19 — Advertisements on vehicles.
§ 280-62 — Parking on public way prohibited.
§ 305-10 — Approval.
§ 305-22 — Joint public hearing; notice.
§ 310-5.03 — Hearing process.
FHR-6.0C{16} — LISTED OR NON-DISCOUNTED PRICE
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Affirmative action
Ch 251 — EEO/Affirmative Action
§ 251-1 — Statement of Town policy.
§ 251-4 — Reasonable accommodation.
§ 251-6 — Affirmative action provisions.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Affordable housing
§ 29-18 — Annual revenues.
§ 240-3.2A — Summary
240-3.3{24} — (MRCOD) MIXED RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT TERMS
§ 240-6.7C — SCRC special permit standards
§ 240-9.1C — Requirements
§ 240-9.3 — Affordable housing development
§ 240-9.3A — Purpose and authority
§ 240-11.6A — Introduction
§ 240-11.6B — Affordable housing development
§ 240-12.1E — Decision
§ 311-1.01 — Purpose.
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Agricultural districts
§ 184-26 — Illumination.
§ 240-4.1B — Underlying Zoning Districts
§ 240-6.1 — Agricultural Districts (AGAA, AGA, AGB)
§ 240-6.1B — Use Table
§ 240-6.6B — Use Table
§ 240-7.4E — Site plan review design and operation standards.
§ 240-11.2B — Minimum lot dimensions
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Air conditioning
§ 184-25 — Freestanding signs.
240-3.3{16} — HOME OCCUPATION RELATED TERMS
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Alarm systems
§ 1-2 — Noncriminal disposition.
Ch 75 — Alarm Systems
75-2{1} — MECHANICAL PROTECTION DEVICES
Ch 75 Art II — Burglar Alarm Systems
75-3{1} — ALARM DEVICE
75-3{2} — ALARM USER
75-3{3} — FALSE BURGLAR ALARM
§ 75-4 — Submission of certain names required.
§ 75-5 — Automatic shutoff required.
§ 75-6 — Notification of testing.
§ 75-8 — False alarms.
§ 75-9 — Limitations on liability.
§ 75-11 — Nonapplicability.
Ch 75 Art III — Fire Alarm Systems
§ 75-12 — False alarms.
§ 300-4 — Review by other Town officials.
§ 305-12 — Contents.
§ 305-18 — Release of guaranty.
§ 305-28 — Fire alarm system.
§ 305-41 — Fire alarm systems.
§ FHR-5.0 — Underground storage tank regulations.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Alcoholic beverages
§ 1-2 — Noncriminal disposition.
Ch 79 — Alcoholic Beverages
§ 79-1 — Open containers.
§ 79-2 — Transport and possession.
§ 79-4 — Prohibition of nips.
Ch 87 — Beaches
§ 87-2 — Alcoholic beverages.
§ 110-2 — The role of the Town Administrator.
Ch 156 — Peace and Good Order
§ 156-17 — Applicant's submission to fingerprinting by Police Department required.
Ch 248 — Adult Entertainment
§ 248-1 — Adoption; statutory authority.
§ 248-2 — Prohibited acts.
§ 280-24 — Reasons for rejection of application, license suspension, revocation, or failure to renew.
§ 280-35 — Consumption of alcohol.
FHR-6.0C{3} — CHARACTERIZING FLAVOR
§ A315-1 — General Laws.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Amusements
§ 140-1 — Authority of Board of Selectmen.
§ 240-6.2B — Use Table
§ 240-6.3B — Use Table
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Anchoring
184-3B{21} — SHOPPING MALL
§ 231-23 — Operations of motorboats.
§ 231-31 — Outhauls, floats and rafts.
§ 240-7.3B — Requirements
§ 240-9.9D — Special permit application requirements
269-1{7} — MOORING
269-1{9} — OUTHAULS
§ 269-5 — Mooring specifications.
§ 269-12 — Commercial moorings.
§ 275-15 — Manner of taking shellfish.
FPWR-2{5} — FACILITY
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Animals
§ 1-2 — Noncriminal disposition.
36-2{2} — BUILDING
Ch 53 — Officers and Employees
Ch 83 — Animals
§ 83-14 — Kennel license.
§ 83-14.1 — Multiple dog licenses.
§ 83-15 — Inspection; regulation; suspension; revocation of licenses; penalties.
§ 83-19.1 — Disposal of animal waste.
Ch 83 Art VI — Companion Animals
§ 83-30 — Responsibility of owners or keepers of companion animal.
§ 83-32 — Authority to adopt and repeal rules and regulations.
Ch 87 — Beaches
§ 87-4 — Dogs.
107-2{4} — BUILDING
Ch 140 — Licenses and Permits
174-2{2} — FARMING or AGRICULTURE or their derivatives
§ 180-3 — Deposit of objectionable wastes prohibited.
§ 180-20 — Prohibited discharges.
184-3B{4} — FLASHING SIGN
191-1{6} — GARBAGE
§ 191-5 — Solid waste considered not acceptable.
§ 191-21 — Purpose and intent.
§ 191-31 — Purpose and intent.
§ 203-1 — Fence required.
240-3.3{4} — AGRICULTURE & FARM RELATED TERMS
240-3.3{18} — KENNEL RELATED TERMS
§ 240-7.7B — Uses
§ 240-14.4E — Use regulations
277-3{25} — MASSACHUSETTS ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT (MESA)
277-3{37} — POLLUTANT
277-3{39} — PRIORITY HABITAT OF RARE SPECIES
§ 305-14 — Environmental impact statement.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Antennas
240-3.3{6} — BUILDING & STRUCTURE RELATED TERMS
§ 240-6.1B — Use Table
§ 240-6.2B — Use Table
§ 240-6.3B — Use Table
§ 240-6.4B — Use Table
§ 240-6.5A — Use Table
§ 240-6.6B — Use Table
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Apartments
§ 60-3 — Form and handling of surety.
§ 156-14 — General provisions.
§ 184-25 — Freestanding signs.
§ 240-6.1B — Use Table
§ 240-6.6B — Use Table
§ 240-7.7B — Uses
§ 240-9.1 — Accessory apartments
§ 240-9.1A — Purpose
240-9.1B{1} — ACCESSORY APARTMENT
§ 240-9.1C — Requirements
§ 240-9.1D — Design standards
§ 240-9.1E — Procedures
§ 240-9.1F — Monitoring
§ 240-9.1G — Enforcement
§ 240-11.5B — Accessory structures
§ 240-12.2B — Applicability
§ 240-14.3D — Landscape performance standards
§ 305-24 — Streets.
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Appeals
§ C7-14 — Zoning Board of Appeals.
Ch 21 Art II — Building Code Board of Appeals
§ 21-4 — Purpose.
§ 36-7 — Procedures for review of applications.
§ 65-3 — Authorization to accept conveyances.
§ 83-14 — Kennel license.
§ 119-4 — Enumeration of fees.
§ 140-4 — Procedure.
§ 184-13 — Permit requirements.
§ 184-20 — Variances.
§ 207-2 — Publication of notice; comments from Town boards.
§ 235-4 — Applications for permits and requests for determination.
§ 235-13 — Appeals.
§ 240-2.2A — Planning Board overview
§ 240-2.3 — Zoning Board of Appeals
§ 240-2.3A — Zoning Board of Appeals overview
§ 240-2.3B — Zoning Administrator appointment & appeal
§ 240-2.4B — Violation
§ 240-5.1C — Prohibited Uses and Special Permit Allowance
§ 240-5.1D — Multiple Uses
§ 240-5.1E — Accessory Uses
§ 240-6.1B — Use Table
§ 240-6.2B — Use Table
§ 240-6.3B — Use Table
§ 240-6.4B — Use Table
§ 240-6.4C — Special permit additional standards.
§ 240-6.5A — Use Table
§ 240-6.6B — Use Table
§ 240-6.7B — Use Table
§ 240-7.1A — Use Table
§ 240-7.2B — Description of the Coastal Pond Overlay District
§ 240-7.3C — Special permit requirements
§ 240-7.7B — Uses
§ 240-9.1E — Procedures
§ 240-9.2B — Special permit requirements
§ 240-9.5A — Cooking and housekeeping facilities
§ 240-9.5D — Extended development plan request
§ 240-9.5E — Time-share conversion of existing commercial accommodations
§ 240-9.5F — Time-share construction or conversion of new commercial accommodations
§ 240-9.6A — Requirements
§ 240-9.6B — Special permit
§ 240-9.8J — Conformance with other bylaw provisions
§ 240-10.2A — Standards
§ 240-10.3A — Dwellings and structures per lot
§ 240-10.3B — Requirements for a building permit and a special permit
§ 240-10.4B — Amnesty
§ 240-11.2A — Lot regulations
§ 240-11.2B — Minimum lot dimensions
§ 240-11.3A — Maximum lot coverage
§ 240-11.4A — Requirements
§ 240-11.5B — Accessory structures
§ 240-11.6C — Business redevelopment district
§ 240-11.7A — Building permits and special permits
§ 240-12.1A — Special permit granting authority
§ 240-12.1D — Timeline; constructive grant
§ 240-12.1G — Application referral
§ 240-12.1J — Effective date
§ 240-12.2C — Procedure; decision; appeal
§ 240-12.3A — Granting variances
§ 240-12.3B — Requests for alteration, modification, or change to a use variance
§ 240-12.3C — Conditions, safeguards, and limitations
§ 240-12.3D — Lapse of rights
§ 240-12.3E — Fees
§ 240-12.3F — Hearing; notice
§ 240-12.3G — Voting
§ 240-12.3H — Decision; time limits
§ 240-12.3I — Effective date
§ 240-12.4 — Administrative appeal
§ 240-12.4A — Administrative appeal to Zoning Board of Appeals
§ 240-12.5 — Judicial appeal
§ 240-12.5A — Court appeal of decisions on appeals, variances, special permits, and site plan review
§ 240-12.6A — Procedure
§ 240-14.1B — Business District 1 parking waiver
§ 240-14.1F — Parking reduction
§ 240-14.1I — Parking area design and location
§ 240-14.4E — Use regulations
240-14.5A{1} — BOARD
§ 269-13 — Appeal process.
§ 277-4 — Administration.
§ 277-19 — Permit procedures and requirements.
Ch 300 — Special Permits and Site Plan Reviews
§ 300-7 — Appeals.
§ 300-8 — When effective.
§ 305-12 — Contents.
§ 305-16 — Approval.
§ 305-17 — Performance guaranty.
§ 305-35 — Street and roadway construction.
§ 305-51 — Appeals.
Ch 310 — Zoning Board of Appeals Procedural Rules
§ 310-1.01 — Purpose.
§ 310-2.01 — Board.
§ 310-2.02 — Members.
§ 310-2.03 — Public hearing.
§ 310-4.00 — Applications.
§ 310-4.01 — Fee schedule.
§ 310-5.02 — Consultant fee.
§ 310-5.05 — Administrative approvals.
§ 310-7.02 — Board practices.
Ch 311 — Zoning Board of Appeals Comprehensive Permit Rules
§ 311-1.01 — Purpose.
§ 311-1.02 — Context.
311-2.00{1} — BOARD
§ 311-4.07 — Appeals.
§ 311-5.05 — Uneconomic conditions.
§ 311-5.08 — When effective.
§ 311-7.00 — Appeals.
§ 311-7.01 — Approved permits.
§ 311-7.02 — Denied or conditioned permits.
§ FHR-6.0 — Sale of tobacco and nicotine delivery products to minors.
§ FHR-11.0 — CONSULTANT REVIEW.
§ FPWR-3 — General requirements.
§ A315-1 — General Laws.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Appointments
§ C1-3 — Form of government.
C1-6A{4} — GOVERNMENTAL BODY
§ C2-6 — Moderator.
§ C2-9 — Compulsory attendance.
§ C2-12 — Town Meeting governmental bodies.
§ C2-15 — Finance Committee.
§ C3-2 — General powers.
§ C3-6 — Powers of appointment.
§ C3-8 — Prohibitions.
§ C4-5 — Board of Library Trustees.
§ C4-6 — Planning Board.
§ C5-1 — Appointment.
§ C5-2 — Qualifications.
§ C5-3 — Powers and duties.
§ C5-4 — Responsibility for appointments.
§ C5-5 — Responsibilities in personnel administration.
§ C5-13 — Acting or Interim Town Manager.
§ C6-10 — Recall of elective officeholders.
Ch C Art VII — Appointed Town Governmental Bodies
§ C7-1 — Appointing Authority: General.
§ C7-2 — General provisions.
§ C7-3 — (Reserved)
§ C7-4 — Appointive authority; term.
§ C7-5 — Board of Assessors.
§ C7-6 — Conservation Commission.
§ C7-7 — Board of Health.
§ C7-8 — Council on Aging.
§ C7-14 — Zoning Board of Appeals.
§ C7-15 — Falmouth Historical Commission.
§ C7-16 — Community Preservation Committee.
§ C7-17 — Economic Development and Industrial Corporation.
§ C9-3 — Continuation of government.
§ C9-6 — Board of Assessors.
§ C9-7 — Board of Health.
§ C9-8 — Governmental bodies made appointive.
§ C9-13 — Review of Charter.
§ 5-1 — Appointment.
§ 5-2 — Membership; terms; compensation.
§ 5-3 — Vacancies.
§ 13-1 — Annual audit; appointment of auditors.
§ 21-4 — Purpose.
§ 21-5 — Membership.
§ 21-6 — Membership; terms.
§ 29-1 — Membership; terms; compensation; election.
§ 29-6 — Membership.
§ 29-8 — Membership; terms.
§ 29-10 — Establishment; membership.
§ 29-12 — Membership; terms; vacancies; officers.
§ 29-14 — Increase in membership.
§ 29-15 — Membership; terms.
§ 29-21 — When effective.
§ 35-2 — Notice.
§ 36-4 — Commission.
§ 38-3 — Appointment and authority of Finance Director.
§ 42-2 — Appointment of members.
§ 49-12 — Vote establishing committee budget required.
§ 53-2 — Appointment.
§ 53-8 — Annual appointment.
§ 58-6 — Personnel Board.
§ 58-7 — Personnel systems.
§ 65-7 — Appointment to fill certain offices.
§ 65-10 — Annual report.
§ 83-15 — Inspection; regulation; suspension; revocation of licenses; penalties.
§ 110-1 — Office of emergency management.
§ 110-6 — Continuity of government.
§ 184-12 — Sign Review Committee.
§ 240-2.3A — Zoning Board of Appeals overview
§ 240-2.3B — Zoning Administrator appointment & appeal
§ 251-6 — Affirmative action provisions.
269-1{5} — HARBOR MASTER
§ 277-4 — Administration.
§ 310-2.01 — Board.
§ 310-2.02 — Members.
§ 310-3.01 — Officers.
§ 310-3.02 — Powers and duties of officers.
§ 310-7.02 — Board practices.
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Asbestos
§ 191-5 — Solid waste considered not acceptable.
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Ashes
§ 180-20 — Prohibited discharges.
§ 191-5 — Solid waste considered not acceptable.
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Assessments
§ C8-3 — Submission of budget and budget message.
§ 9-2 — Contents of list.
§ 38-2 — Functions, duties and responsibilities.
§ 65-10 — Annual report.
§ 75-8 — False alarms.
§ 75-12 — False alarms.
§ 83-15 — Inspection; regulation; suspension; revocation of licenses; penalties.
§ 83-19 — Impoundment; reclamation fees.
§ 140-2 — Suspension or revocation authorized.
§ 140-3 — Furnishing of list by Tax Collector.
§ 140-4 — Procedure.
§ 156-14 — General provisions.
§ 231-36 — Violations and penalties.
§ 240-7.7B — Uses
§ 240-14.7B — Donor districts
277-3{4} — ASSESSOR
§ 277-7 — Enforcement.
§ 277-19 — Permit procedures and requirements.
§ 277-21 — Erosion and sediment control plan.
§ 277-22 — Operation and maintenance plan.
§ 311-4.02 — Criteria for imposition of fee.
§ 311-5.04 — Conditions.
§ FHR-7.0 — Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and nicotine vapors.
§ FPWR-3 — General requirements.
§ A315-1 — General Laws.
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Assessor
§ C7-5 — Board of Assessors.
§ C9-6 — Board of Assessors.
Ch 9 — Assessors
§ 9-1 — Availability.
§ 9-2 — Contents of list.
Ch 38 — Finance, Department of
Ch 53 — Officers and Employees
§ 235-5 — Notice and hearings.
§ 240-4.2A — Official Zoning Map
§ 240-7.3D — Administration
277-3{4} — ASSESSOR
§ 305-11 — General.
§ 305-14 — Environmental impact statement.
§ FHR-12.0 — FLAX POND AGREEMENT.