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Town of South Hadley, MA
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2023-05-10
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Abandoned vehicles
300-14{2} — RUBBISH
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Abandonment
§ 255-7 — Existing uses, buildings and structures; nonconforming uses.
§ 255-40 — Wireless communications regulations.
§ 255-48 — Solar photovoltaic installations.
300-14{2} — RUBBISH
§ 300-158 — Well construction.
§ 300-159 — Decommissioning.
§ 441-47 — Job abandonment.
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Accessory buildings and structures
§ 136-6 — Conditions.
200-3{28} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
255-10{13} — BED-AND-BREAKFAST HOME
255-10{83} — LOT
255-10{139} — SETBACK
255-10{166} — YARD
255-23A(2){37} — LOT
255-23A(2){55} — SETBACK
§ 255-24 — Accessory uses and buildings.
§ 255-26 — Stables and riding academies.
§ 255-31 — Flexible development.
§ 255-39 — Bed-and-breakfast facilities.
§ 255-50 — Accessory dwelling units.
§ 255-142 — Filing of plot plan.
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Accessory uses
255-10{75} — INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING
255-10{100} — MICROBREWERY
§ 255-23 — Smart Growth Zoning Districts.
255-23A(2){49} — RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
§ 255-24 — Accessory uses and buildings.
§ 255-30 — Location of automobile services.
§ 255-34 — Professional business uses.
§ 255-35 — Water Supply Protection District.
§ 255-38 — Public-private recreation.
§ 255-41 — Outdoor recreation facilities.
§ 255-89 — Private swimming pools.
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Accident reports
§ 472-7 — Authority for making assignments; annual review; employee requests.
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Adult entertainment
§ 255-15 — Overlay districts.
§ 255-42 — Adult entertainment uses.
255-42D{2} — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT USE
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Adult uses
§ 255-15 — Overlay districts.
§ 255-42 — Adult entertainment uses.
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Advertising
§ 136-6 — Conditions.
§ 207-4 — Signs posted on utility poles prohibited.
§ 255-1 — Purpose and objectives.
§ 255-7 — Existing uses, buildings and structures; nonconforming uses.
255-10{17} — BUSINESS SERVICE
§ 255-23 — Smart Growth Zoning Districts.
§ 255-40 — Wireless communications regulations.
§ 255-42 — Adult entertainment uses.
§ 255-48 — Solar photovoltaic installations.
§ 255-85 — Signs.
§ 255-147 — Procedures for review.
300-91{17} — LISTED OR NONDISCOUNTED PRICE
300-152{6} — BUSINESS OF DIGGING OR DRILLING
§ 300-160 — Enforcement.
§ 305-29 — Fee schedule.
§ 345-3 — Application fees.
§ 350-6 — Registration policies.
§ 360-20 — Submission.
§ 360-23 — Approval.
§ 360-28 — Submission.
§ 441-19 — Recruitment and applications.
§ 453-2 — Regulations.
§ 460-3 — Activities requiring prior approval.
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Affirmative action
§ 441-16 — Recruitment policy.
§ 441-19 — Recruitment and applications.
Ch 441 Art XIV — Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy
§ 441-73 — Purpose.
§ 441-75 — Affirmative action.
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Affordable housing
136-5{1} — AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT
255-10{3} — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
§ 255-23 — Smart Growth Zoning Districts.
255-23A(2){2} — ADMINISTERING/MONITORING AGENT
255-23A(2){5} — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
255-23A(2){6} — AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESTRICTION
§ 255-31 — Flexible development.
§ 255-129 — Standards for special permits.
§ A500-2 — General Laws accepted by Town.
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Agricultural districts
§ 255-25 — Agricultural, horticultural and floricultural uses.
§ 255-30 — Location of automobile services.
§ 255-36 — Flag lots.
§ 255-44 — Gas-to-energy facilities.
§ 255-47 — Multifamily and multiple dwellings.
§ 255-85 — Signs.
§ 255-86 — Off-street parking.
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Air conditioning
315-6.2B{37} — NONCONTACT COOLING WATER
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Alarm systems
Ch 105 — Alarms
105-1{1} — ALARM SYSTEM
105-1{2} — ALARM USER
105-1{3} — FALSE ALARM
§ 105-2 — Audible alarm limits.
§ 105-3 — Violations and penalties.
§ 255-46 — Medical marijuana facilities and operations.
§ 255-49 — Recreational marijuana.
§ 360-44 — Installation of utilities.
§ 427-41 — Group responsibilities.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2005 Bylaws to 2017 Code.
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Alcoholic beverages
Ch 110 — Alcoholic Beverages
§ 110-1 — Public possession prohibited.
§ 110-2 — Public consumption prohibited.
§ 166-3 — Refusal to issue permits and/or licenses due to taxes or fees owed.
255-10{130} — RESTAURANT
255-23A(2){51} — RESTAURANT
300-91{4} — CHARACTERIZING FLAVOR
§ 305-3 — Alcoholic beverages and glass bottles.
§ 315-4.2 — Alcoholic beverages.
§ 427-41 — Group responsibilities.
§ 460-2 — General usage policy.
§ A500-2 — General Laws accepted by Town.
§ A501-I-1 — List of Special Acts specific to Town.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2005 Bylaws to 2017 Code.
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Aluminum
§ 255-29 — Industrial Garden Districts.
§ 300-111 — Findings and purpose.
315-5.1{14} — RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS
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Amusements
Ch 115 — Amusement Devices
115-1{1} — AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE
§ 115-2 — License and inspections.
§ 115-3 — Number.
§ 115-4 — Violations and penalties.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2005 Bylaws to 2017 Code.
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Animals
§ 39-8 — Animal Control Officer.
§ 138-2 — Terms defined.
§ 179-1 — Dead animals and offensive substances.
§ 179-2 — Unreasonable noise.
Ch 194 — Pets and Domesticated Animals
§ 194-1 — Removal of waste.
§ 194-2 — Running at large.
§ 194-3 — Playground areas and athletic fields.
§ 194-4 — Enforcement; violations and penalties; appeals.
194-5{1} — PET/DOMESTICATED ANIMAL
230-8{18} — TRAFFIC
§ 240-2 — Jurisdiction.
240-12{10} — RARE SPECIES
255-10{15} — BUILDING
255-10{23} — COMMERCIAL KENNEL
255-10{152} — STREET
§ 255-22 — Home occupations.
§ 255-23 — Smart Growth Zoning Districts.
255-23A(2){14} — BUILDING
255-23A(2){57} — STREET
§ 255-26 — Stables and riding academies.
§ 255-28 — Noxious industrial uses.
§ 255-35 — Water Supply Protection District.
§ 255-43 — Commercial kennels.
§ 255-85 — Signs.
§ 300-27 — Restrictions.
§ 300-28 — Operation of body art establishments.
§ 300-77 — Recycling; solid waste containers; refusal to collect; monitoring of compliance.
300-123{26} — POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIAL
§ 300-180 — Purpose.
§ 305-26 — Vernal pools.
§ 315-4.5 — Animals.
§ 315-5.4 — Curbside collection.
§ 315-5.6 — Curbside recyclables.
§ 315-6.8 — Use of public sewers.
§ 427-45 — Prohibited activities.
§ 478-4 — Municipal building pet policy.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of enactments.
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Antennas
255-10{65} — HEIGHT
255-23A(2){34} — HEIGHT
§ 255-40 — Wireless communications regulations.
255-40C{1} — ALTERNATE TOWER STRUCTURE
255-40C{2} — ANTENNA(S)
255-40C{3} — ANTENNA, WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
255-40C{7} — EQUIPMENT SHELTER
255-40C{12} — HEIGHT OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
255-40C{15} — TOWER
255-40C{18} — TOWER, MONOPOLE
255-40C{20} — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
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Apartments
§ 230-9 — Operation of motor vehicles.
§ 230-10 — Traffic signs, signals, marking and zones.
255-10{6} — APARTMENT
255-10{20} — CEMETERY
255-10{26} — CONDOMINIUM
255-23A(2){17} — CONDOMINIUM
§ 255-85 — Signs.
§ 305-27 — Intermittent streams.
§ 315-5.3 — Trash fee abatements.
§ 315-6.3 — Billing.
360-10{12} — TYPE "B" SUBDIVISIONS
§ 360-48 — As-built plans.
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Appeals
§ 7-15 — Board of Appeals.
§ 136-15 — Appeals.
§ 166-2 — Denial, revocation or suspension for failure to pay municipal taxes or charges.
§ 179-3 — Blighted and vacant property.
§ 194-4 — Enforcement; violations and penalties; appeals.
§ 200-5 — Exemptions.
§ 200-27 — Notice of violation.
§ 240-15 — Appeals.
255-10{150} — SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ACCOUNT
§ 255-13 — Interpretation of district boundaries.
§ 255-23 — Smart Growth Zoning Districts.
§ 255-31 — Flexible development.
§ 255-40 — Wireless communications regulations.
§ 255-49 — Recreational marijuana.
§ 255-50 — Accessory dwelling units.
§ 255-92 — Solar access.
§ 255-128 — Application procedure.
§ 255-131 — Appeal period.
Ch 255 Art X — Board of Appeals
§ 255-134 — Appointment.
§ 255-135 — Membership.
§ 255-136 — Right of appeal.
§ 255-137 — Removal of member.
§ 255-138 — Repetitive petitions.
§ 255-140 — Notification of decisions.
§ 255-141 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 255-151 — Appeal process.
§ 300-74 — Notice of consultant selection; appeals.
§ 300-79 — Appeals.
§ 300-93 — Tobacco product sales permit.
§ 300-94 — Adult-only retail tobacco store permits.
§ 300-127 — Funeral establishment permit.
§ 300-162 — Appeals.
§ 300-190 — Offensive or noisome trades.
§ 300-193 — Appeals.
§ 305-29 — Fee schedule.
§ 315-3.4 — Removal of nonhazardous public shade trees.
§ 315-5.3 — Trash fee abatements.
§ 345-4 — Application review fees.
§ 345-7 — Deposit of funds; establishment of special account; use of funds.
§ 345-13 — Appeals.
§ 345-14 — Review period extended.
§ 350-11 — Financial waiver policy.
§ 350-13 — Coach selection.
§ 350-16 — Discipline.
§ 360-2 — Purpose.
§ 360-23 — Approval.
§ 427-36 — Violations of internet policy or rules of conduct.
§ 441-65 — Disciplinary authority.
§ 441-69 — Appeals.
§ 453-3 — Violations and penalties; appeals.
§ 457-2 — Removal procedures.
§ A501-IV-1 — SELECTBOARD.
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Appointments
1-2{14} — TOWN OFFICER
Ch 7 Art I — Appointed by Selectboard
§ 7-1 — Appointment, term, qualifications and removal.
§ 7-4 — Council on Aging.
§ 7-5 — Conservation Commission.
§ 7-6 — Recreation Commission.
§ 7-7 — Veterans' Council.
§ 7-9 — Channel Marking Committee.
§ 7-10 — Trustees of the Old Firehouse Museum.
§ 7-11 — Historical Commission.
§ 7-12 — Canal Park Committee.
§ 7-14 — South Hadley Cultural Council.
§ 7-15 — Board of Appeals.
§ 7-16 — Golf Commission.
§ 7-17 — Associate Planning Board members.
§ 7-18 — Bylaw Review Committee.
§ 7-19 — Town Meeting Review Committee.
§ 7-20 — Master Plan Implementation Committee.
§ 7-22 — Commission on Disability.
§ 7-23 — Sustainability and Energy Commission.
Ch 7 Art II — Other Appointments
§ 7-25 — Appropriations Committee.
§ 7-26 — Capital Planning Committee.
§ 18-7 — Terms of office; oath.
§ 24-1 — Commission established.
Ch 39 Art I — Appointed by Selectboard
§ 39-1 — Town Administrator.
§ 39-3 — Town Counsel; special counsel.
§ 39-8 — Animal Control Officer.
§ 39-9 — Constables.
§ 39-10 — Sealer of Weights and Measures.
§ 39-12 — Recreation Director.
Ch 39 Art II — Other Appointments
§ 72-6 — Vacancies; duties.
136-5{5} — OWNER
§ 240-15 — Appeals.
§ 245-10 — Hearing and decision.
§ 255-128 — Application procedure.
§ 255-134 — Appointment.
§ 255-135 — Membership.
§ 255-137 — Removal of member.
300-123{5} — BOARD
§ 310-4 — Membership; term; attendance.
§ 310-6 — Officers.
§ 310-15 — Procedures for selecting committee chairpersons.
315-6.2B{3} — AUTHORIZED OR DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE USER
§ 335-3 — Officers.
§ 335-4 — Committees.
§ 335-8 — Authority and jurisdiction.
§ 335-10 — Trustees duties and responsibilities.
§ 335-11 — Standards.
§ 350-1 — General provisions.
§ 350-20 — Summer concerts.
§ 400-8 — Family and medical leave; military family leave; small necessities leave.
§ 400-9 — Training.
§ 441-2 — Scope of coverage.
§ 441-3 — Administration.
441-4A{2} — APPOINTING AUTHORITY
441-4A{5} — TOWN APPOINTEE
441-4B{9} — TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE
Ch 441 Art III — Recruitment and Appointment
§ 441-19 — Recruitment and applications.
§ 441-20 — Appointments.
§ 441-21 — Pre-placement medical examination.
§ 441-22 — Failure to report.
§ 441-23 — Extensions, evaluations and dismissals.
§ 441-25 — Attendance.
§ 441-43 — Resignation.
§ 441-46 — Nonrenewal.
§ 441-53 — Procedure for requesting leave.
§ 441-61 — Leave of absence without pay.
§ 460-5 — Reservation of rooms.
§ 460-7 — Businesses and for-profit use of facilities.
§ 478-5 — Technology use.
§ A500-1 — Acts accepted by Town.
§ A500-2 — General Laws accepted by Town.
§ A501-I-1 — List of Special Acts specific to Town.
§ A501-II-2 —
§ A501-III-2 —
§ A501-III-3 —
§ A501-III-3.A —
§ A501-III-4 —
§ A501-IV-1 — SELECTBOARD.
§ A501-IV-3 — TOWN ADMINISTRATOR - APPOINTMENT, QUALIFICATIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT.
§ A501-IV-4 — TOWN ADMINISTRATOR - POWERS AND DUTIES.
§ A501-IV-5 — TOWN ADMINISTRATOR — VACANCY.
§ A501-IV-7 — CONTINUATION OF EXISTING GOVERNMENT.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2005 Bylaws to 2017 Code.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of enactments.
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Asbestos
315-5.1{6} — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS (C&D)
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Ashes
300-14{2} — RUBBISH
300-123{9} — CREMATION
300-123{28} — PROFESSION AND BUSINESS OF EMBALMING AND FUNERAL DIRECTING
§ 315-5.4 — Curbside collection.
§ 315-6.8 — Use of public sewers.
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Assessments
§ 7-11 — Historical Commission.
§ 105-3 — Violations and penalties.
§ 136-14 — Enforcement.
§ 142-2 — Eligibility.
§ 142-3 — Conditions for agreement.
§ 153-3 — Permit required; violations and penalties.
§ 166-2 — Denial, revocation or suspension for failure to pay municipal taxes or charges.
§ 179-3 — Blighted and vacant property.
§ 200-22 — Operation, maintenance and inspection agreement.
§ 200-27 — Notice of violation.
§ 200-29 — Criminal and civil penalties.
§ 230-12 — Snow removal.
§ 255-7 — Existing uses, buildings and structures; nonconforming uses.
§ 255-18 — Change of use.
§ 255-31 — Flexible development.
§ 255-37 — Business C District development methods.
§ 255-40 — Wireless communications regulations.
§ 255-48 — Solar photovoltaic installations.
§ 255-132 — Assessment of costs.
§ 300-85 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 310-11 — Participation in programs.
§ 315-6.10 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 315-6.14 — Reporting requirements for permittee.
§ 345-2 — Application procedure.
§ 429-1 — Lot splits and subdivision policy enumerated.
§ 431-3 — Abatement restrictions.
§ 439-2 — Penalty policy enumerated.
§ 452-1 — Policy for Forest Legacy, Agricultural Preservation Restriction, Conservation Restriction and Open Space Restriction.
§ 460-6 — Nonprofit and not-for-profit use of rooms.
§ 460-7 — Businesses and for-profit use of facilities.
§ A500-1 — Acts accepted by Town.
§ A500-2 — General Laws accepted by Town.
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Assessor
§ 18-5 — Elected officers.
§ 39-17 — Associate Assessor.
§ 123-1 — Designation of numbers.
§ 141-1 — Landfill tipping fees.
§ 141-2 — Trash collection fees.
§ 141-3 — Street excavation permits.
§ 141-4 — Sewer connection and application fees.
§ 240-6 — Notice and hearings.
§ 245-9 — Application.
§ 255-139 — Public hearings.
§ 305-21 — Notice to abutters.
§ 315-5.2 — Trash fees.
Ch 401 — Certified Abutters List Fee Policy
§ 401-1 — Policy established.
Ch 408 — Departmental Receipts and Turnover Policy
§ 408-1 — Departmental receipts and turnover policy enumerated.
Ch 414 — House Numbers
§ 414-2 — Procedure.
Ch 429 — Lot Splits and Subdivision Policy
§ 429-1 — Lot splits and subdivision policy enumerated.
Ch 431 — Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatement Filing Policy
§ 431-1 — Authority to abate.
§ 431-2 — Procedure.
§ 431-3 — Abatement restrictions.
Ch 439 — Personal Property Policies
§ 439-1 — Business model use policy enumerated.
§ 439-2 — Penalty policy enumerated.
Ch 451 — Rear Acreage Land Valuation Policy
Ch 452 — Restricted Land Valuation Policy
§ A500-1 — Acts accepted by Town.
§ A500-2 — General Laws accepted by Town.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of enactments.
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Attorney's fees
§ 315-1.7 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 315-6.10 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.