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Town of Westminster, MA
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2023-05-06
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Landfills
251-3{1} — DISCHARGE
§ A257-1 — List of Special Acts and Resolves.
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Landscape plans
§ 231-18 — Utilities.
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Landscaping
§ 123-7 — Exemptions.
§ 136-4 — Scope and applicability.
§ 161-34.2 — Self-monitoring regulations.
§ 169-6 — Applicability and exemptions.
§ 205-30.3 — Location of spaces.
§ 205-30.8 — Location of parking and loading spaces.
§ 205-30.9 — Screening of parking and loading areas.
§ 205-33 — Apartments and attached dwellings.
§ 205-38 — Village Center District regulations.
§ 205-39 — Wireless communications towers and facilities.
205-39B(2){26} — FACILITY SITE
§ 205-40.1 — Large-scale solar photovoltaic installations.
§ 205-42 — Home occupations.
§ 205-43 — Site plan review.
§ 228-2 — Submission procedure.
§ 231-18 — Utilities.
§ 231-38 — Environmental and community impact analysis.
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Leashing
§ 71-11 — Animals at large.
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Liability
§ 1-2 — Effect of adoption.
§ 67-16 — Liability of Town.
§ 71-14 — Violations and penalties.
§ 141-12 — Violations and penalties.
§ 161-9 — Costs and expenses to be borne by owner; Town to be held harmless.
§ 161-32 — Observance of safety rules; liability.
§ 161-34.1 — Reporting requirements.
§ 161-35 — Violations.
§ 161-36 — Civil penalties.
§ 173-4 — Moving of buildings and other large objects.
§ 173-5 — Permit holders to be liable.
173-30{1} — PETITION
§ 173-32 — Liability.
§ 205-32.1 — Short-term rentals.
§ 205-39 — Wireless communications towers and facilities.
§ 205-41.1 — Recreational Marijuana Establishments (RME).
§ 219-21 — Liability for damage during removal or storage.
§ 219-22 — General prohibition towing zones.
§ 219-23 — Parking prohibitions, towing zones.
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Libraries
§ 205-35 — Adult entertainment facilities and activities.
§ 250-1 — Statement of purpose.
§ A261-1 — Additional Town Meeting enactments.
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Library
§ 205-35 — Adult entertainment facilities and activities.
§ 250-1 — Statement of purpose.
§ A261-1 — Additional Town Meeting enactments.
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Licenses and permits
§ 71-2 — Public nuisances prohibited.
§ 71-3 — Impoundment; reclamation; disposal of unreclaimed dogs.
§ 71-4 — Licensing of dogs.
§ 71-6 — Operation of kennels.
§ 71-7 — Wild or dangerous pets.
§ 71-11 — Animals at large.
§ 71-12 — License required to keep stables; regulations for size and character.
§ 71-14 — Violations and penalties.
§ 81-1 — Permit required; application; posting.
§ 81-3 — Alteration of drainage.
§ 81-4 — Connection to public road.
§ 81-5 — Construction of driveways.
§ 81-7 — Storage and use of trailers.
§ 81-8 — Street numbers.
88-4{19} — PERMIT
88-4{24} — REVIEWING AUTHORITY
§ 88-6 — Requirements for Commission and owners.
§ 88-8 — Cross-connections limited.
§ 88-10 — Periodic testing required.
97-6{3} — BOARD
97-6{10} — PGA
97-6{14} — SITE
§ 97-7 — Applicability.
§ 97-8 — Exemptions from permit requirements.
§ 97-9 — Permit criteria for earth removal and fill operations.
§ 97-10 — General limitations.
§ 97-12 — Permit procedures.
§ 97-13 — Public hearing.
§ 97-14 — Continuance of existing operations.
§ 97-15 — Violations and penalties; enforcement.
§ 100-2 — Emergency communications ability required.
§ 100-3 — Building permit review.
§ 100-6 — Equipment.
§ 100-7 — Compliance testing.
§ 110-1 — Permit required.
§ 110-2 — Number of sales per year limited.
§ 113-1 — Appointment of officers; terms; qualifications; duties.
§ 113-2 — Permits required.
§ 122-1 — Permit required for operation of motor vehicle.
§ 123-1 — Purpose.
123-2{4} — CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
123-2{7} — ILLICIT CONNECTIONS
123-2{8} — INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY
123-2{9} — NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORM WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
§ 123-7 — Exemptions.
§ 123-10 — Enforcement.
§ 125-1 — Fence required; permit.
Ch 131 — Licenses and Permits
§ 131-1 — Denial, revocation or suspension for failure to pay tax, fee or charge.
§ 131-2 — List of delinquent taxpayers.
§ 131-3 — Written notice and hearing; use of findings limited.
§ 131-4 — Reissuance or renewal.
§ 131-5 — Payment agreements.
§ 131-7 — Nonapplicability.
§ 136-4 — Scope and applicability.
§ 136-6 — Administration.
§ 136-7 — Procedures.
§ 136-8 — Enforcement.
§ 136-9 — Severability.
Ch 141 — Peddling and Soliciting
141-1{3} — SOLICITING AND CANVASSING
§ 141-2 — Permit required.
§ 141-4 — Applications.
§ 141-5 — Denial or revocation of permit.
§ 141-7 — Issuance of permit.
§ 141-8 — Permit fee; term.
§ 141-9 — Permit not transferable.
§ 141-10 — Certain representations are prohibited.
§ 141-11 — Authority of Chief of Police.
§ 141-13 — Religious, charitable, educational or political solicitors and canvassers.
§ 141-14 — Action by Chief of Police regarding revocation, denial or suspension of permit.
§ 141-16 — Purpose and scope.
§ 141-17 — Criminal history check authorization.
§ 141-18 — Use of criminal record by licensing authorities.
§ 157-1 — Licensing by Select Board; badges; rules, regulations and restrictions.
161-1{4} — AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF INDUSTRIAL USER
161-1{23} — DISCHARGE DOCUMENT
161-1{25} — DRAIN LAYER
161-1{32} — FOG (FATS, WAX, OILS, AND GREASE)
161-1{41} — INTERFERENCE
161-1{47} — NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM or NPDES PERMIT
161-1{53} — PASS THROUGH
161-1{75} — SLUG
161-1{89} — USER
161-1{92} — WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
§ 161-2 — Word usage.
§ 161-3 — Permit required for connection.
§ 161-5 — Classes of permits.
§ 161-6 — Application for permit; fees; required approvals.
§ 161-7 — Use of old building sewers.
§ 161-8 — Low building drains.
§ 161-14 — Inspection required.
§ 161-20 — General discharge prohibitions.
§ 161-20.1 — Specific local limitations.
§ 161-20.3 — Accidental discharge.
§ 161-21 — Action by Sewer Commission.
§ 161-31 — Entrance permitted; inquiries limited.
§ 161-33 — Use of easements.
§ 161-34 — Authorized agent.
§ 161-34.1 — Reporting requirements.
§ 161-34.2 — Self-monitoring regulations.
§ 161-34.4 — Confidential information.
§ 161-35 — Violations.
§ 161-36 — Civil penalties.
§ 161-37 — Criminal penalties.
§ 169-1 — Purpose and objectives.
169-3{2} — APPLICANT
169-3{11} — NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
169-3{14} — PERSON
169-3{19} — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
§ 169-4 — Administration.
§ 169-6 — Applicability and exemptions.
§ 169-7 — Enforcement.
§ 169-8 — Entry to perform duties.
§ 169-10 — Civil relief.
§ 169-11 — Violations and penalties.
§ 169-13 — Surety.
§ 173-2 — Permit required for excavation; request for permit.
§ 173-4 — Moving of buildings and other large objects.
§ 173-5 — Permit holders to be liable.
§ 173-10 — Erection of barriers.
§ 173-11 — Discharge from septic systems and wells.
§ 173-15 — Trimming of trees and shrubs.
§ 173-17 — Posters.
§ 173-22 — Exceptions.
173-23{4} — WAY
§ 173-25 — Permit required; application; inspections.
§ 173-27 — Exceptions.
§ 173-28 — Purpose.
§ 182-1 — License required.
§ 182-2 — Out-of-town taxicabs.
§ 182-3 — Application; term; fee; display.
§ 182-6 — Revocation or suspension of license.
§ 190-3 — Permit required.
§ 198-4 — Restricted water uses.
§ 202-4 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
Ch 205 — Zoning
205-4{19} — COMMERCIAL BOARDING OR TRAINING KENNEL
205-4{23} — DOMESTIC CHARITABLE CORPORATION KENNEL
205-4{36} — INDUSTRIAL HEMP
205-4{42} — LIVESTOCK FARMS
205-4{47} — LOT LINE, FRONT
205-4{51} — MARIJUANA CULTIVATOR
205-4{52} — MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURER
205-4{54} — MARIJUANA RETAILER
205-4{59} — NONCONFORMING
205-4{65} — PROFESSIONAL OFFICES
205-4{68} — RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS (RME)
205-4{76} — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
205-4{84} — USE, PRINCIPAL
§ 205-8 — Solid Waste Management District (SWMD).
§ 205-9 — Floodplain District.
§ 205-16 — Continuation, alteration or enlargement.
§ 205-19 — Destruction or damage.
§ 205-20 — Amendments during construction.
§ 205-21 — Explanation of Table of Use Regulations.
§ 205-27 — Conversion of single-family structures to multi-family structures.
§ 205-28 — Temporary residential structures.
§ 205-30.1 — Requirements to be met.
§ 205-30.3 — Location of spaces.
§ 205-30.7 — Number of required spaces.
§ 205-31 — Certain uses permitted.
§ 205-32 — Motels.
§ 205-32.1 — Short-term rentals.
§ 205-33 — Apartments and attached dwellings.
§ 205-34 — Accessory dwelling unit.
§ 205-35 — Adult entertainment facilities and activities.
§ 205-38 — Village Center District regulations.
§ 205-39 — Wireless communications towers and facilities.
205-39B(2){1} — ABANDONED TOWER
205-39B(2){12} — CHANNEL
205-39B(2){17} — CONSULTANT
205-39B(2){32} — MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING FACILITY
205-39B(2){44} — SPECIAL PERMIT
205-39B(2){54} — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER
§ 205-40 — Wind energy facilities.
205-40C{17} — SPECIAL PERMIT
205-40C{18} — SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTING AUTHORITY
§ 205-40.1 — Large-scale solar photovoltaic installations.
§ 205-41 — Medical marijuana treatment center/registered marijuana dispensary (RMD).
§ 205-41.1 — Recreational Marijuana Establishments (RME).
§ 205-41.2 — Retail sales of recreational marijuana.
§ 205-42 — Home occupations.
§ 205-43 — Site plan review.
§ 205-44.1 — Compliance required.
§ 205-44.2 — Purpose.
205-44.3{8} — EXEMPT SIGN
205-44.3{24} — SEASONAL SIGN
205-44.3{28} — SIGN REQUIRING A PERMIT
§ 205-44.4 — General design guidelines for all signs.
§ 205-44.5 — Exempt signs.
§ 205-44.6 — Signs requiring permits.
§ 205-44.10 — Sign permit application procedure.
§ 205-44.11 — Penalties and enforcement.
§ 205-47 — Variances.
§ 205-48 — Board of Appeals; membership; powers.
§ 205-49 — Appeals.
§ 205-50 — Special permits.
§ 205-55 — Zoning permit required.
§ 205-56 — Plot plans.
§ 219-9 — General prohibitions.
§ 219-22 — General prohibition towing zones.
§ 219-23 — Parking prohibitions, towing zones.
Ch 228 — Comprehensive Permits
§ 228-1 — Applicability.
§ 228-2 — Submission procedure.
§ 228-3 — Processing of plans.
§ 228-4 — Construction of housing developments.
§ 228-6 — Engagement of outside consultants.
§ 231-18 — Utilities.
§ 231-30 — Driveways.
§ 231-37 — Requirements for earth removal within the context of subdivision approval.
§ 231-38 — Environmental and community impact analysis.
§ 231-44 — Lot release; building permits.
§ 240-3 — Applicability.
§ 240-5 — Requirements for operators.
§ 240-8 — Permits.
Ch 242 — (Reserved)
§ 243-1 — Authority to regulate use; stipulations.
§ 245-2 — Permits.
§ 245-4 — Increase of habitable space.
§ 245-11 — Design, construction and certification of compliance for septic systems.
§ 245-13 — Septic tank pumping program.
§ 245-15 — Deviations from approved plan.
§ 245-16 — Required recordings.
§ 245-19 — Revocation of permit or certificate of compliance.
§ 245-21 — Title 5 inspections.
§ 245-22 — Plan approval and construction permit expiration.
§ 245-23 — Wiring.
248-2{4} — RESTAURANT
§ 248-6 — Variance criteria.
§ 248-8 — Legislative authority.
248-9A{4} — RETAIL TOBACCO STORE
248-9A{5} — SMOKING BAR
§ 248-11 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 248-13 — Conflict with other provisions.
250-3{1} — ADULT-ONLY RETAIL TOBACCO STORE
250-3{13} — FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCT
250-3{18} — PERMIT HOLDER
250-3{23} — SMOKING BAR
§ 250-4 — Tobacco sales to persons under minimum legal sales age prohibited.
§ 250-5 — Tobacco product sales permit.
§ 250-11 — Self-service displays.
§ 250-14.3 — Violations and penalties.
250-17{7} — NICOTINE-DELIVERY PRODUCT
§ 250-18 — Permit required.
§ 250-19 — Sales to minors prohibited; verification of age; face-to-face sales required.
§ 250-20 — Free distribution; sampling; self-service displays; vending machines.
§ 250-23 — Violations and penalties.
251-3{1} — DISCHARGE
§ 251-7 — Enforcement.
255-3{9} — CERTIFIED WELL DRILLER
§ 255-4 — Well construction permit.
§ 255-5 — Water supply certificate.
§ 255-6 — Well siting.
§ 255-9 — Well construction.
§ 255-13 — Appeal.
§ 255-18 — Disclaimer.
§ A256-1 — List of General Law acceptances.
§ A257-1 — List of Special Acts and Resolves.
§ A260-1 — Administrative.
§ A261-1 — Additional Town Meeting enactments.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Liens
§ 100-12 — Responsibility for maintenance.
§ 123-10 — Enforcement.
§ 169-7 — Enforcement.
§ A256-1 — List of General Law acceptances.
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Lighting
§ 75-8 — Running lights required at dark.
§ 100-6 — Equipment.
161-1{86} — TURBIDITY
§ 161-15 — Guarding of excavations; restoration of streets.
§ 173-2 — Permit required for excavation; request for permit.
§ 173-9 — Interference with streetlights and warning lights.
205-4{41} — LIGHT MANUFACTURING
205-4{74} — SIGNS
§ 205-35 — Adult entertainment facilities and activities.
§ 205-38 — Village Center District regulations.
§ 205-39 — Wireless communications towers and facilities.
205-40C{15} — SHADOW FLICKER
§ 205-40.1 — Large-scale solar photovoltaic installations.
§ 205-43 — Site plan review.
205-44.3{12} — ILLUMINATED SIGN
205-44.3{13} — INTERNAL ILLUMINATION
§ 205-44.4 — General design guidelines for all signs.
§ 205-44.5 — Exempt signs.
§ 205-44.7 — Illumination for signs.
§ 205-44.8 — Prohibited signs.
§ 219-17 — Continuation of existing provisions; effect of repeal.
§ 231-22 — Open spaces.
240-4{5} — OPACITY
248-2{5} — SMOKING
248-9A{6} — SMOKING or SMOKE
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Litter
Ch 122 — Ice-Covered Surfaces
123-2{12} — POLLUTANT
Ch 134 — Littering
§ 173-13 — Litter and rubbish.
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Littering
Ch 122 — Ice-Covered Surfaces
123-2{12} — POLLUTANT
Ch 134 — Littering
§ 173-13 — Litter and rubbish.
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Livestock
§ 102-2 — Definitions.
205-4{42} — LIVESTOCK FARMS
§ 205-26 — Accessory structures: dimensional requirements for residential lots.
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Lots
§ 81-1 — Permit required; application; posting.
§ 81-5 — Construction of driveways.
§ 81-7 — Storage and use of trailers.
97-6{14} — SITE
§ 97-8 — Exemptions from permit requirements.
§ 97-10 — General limitations.
123-2{13} — PREMISES
§ 125-1 — Fence required; permit.
§ 136-4 — Scope and applicability.
161-1{72} — SEWER CONNECTION
§ 161-10 — Each building to have separate sewer; exception.
§ 173-15 — Trimming of trees and shrubs.
§ 202-2 — Alteration of resource areas.
§ 202-3 — Vernal pools.
205-4{1} — ACCESSORY
205-4{14} — BUILDABLE LOT
205-4{30} — FRONTAGE
205-4{44} — LOT
205-4{45} — LOT COVERAGE
205-4{46} — LOT FRONTAGE
205-4{47} — LOT LINE, FRONT
205-4{48} — LOT LINE, REAR
205-4{49} — LOT LINE, SIDE
205-4{50} — LOT WIDTH
205-4{59} — NONCONFORMING
205-4{84} — USE, PRINCIPAL
205-4{86} — YARD
§ 205-8 — Solid Waste Management District (SWMD).
§ 205-11 — Lots situated partially in Town.
§ 205-12 — Lots in more than one district.
§ 205-13 — Minimum building requirements.
§ 205-14 — Land within lines of a street.
§ 205-23 — Conformance required.
§ 205-25 — Distance between buildings.
§ 205-26 — Accessory structures: dimensional requirements for residential lots.
§ 205-28 — Temporary residential structures.
§ 205-30.3 — Location of spaces.
§ 205-30.4 — Abutting commercial districts; access to parking.
§ 205-30.8 — Location of parking and loading spaces.
§ 205-30.9 — Screening of parking and loading areas.
§ 205-30.10 — Loading requirements.
§ 205-32 — Motels.
§ 205-33 — Apartments and attached dwellings.
§ 205-34 — Accessory dwelling unit.
§ 205-37 — Cluster housing projects.
§ 205-38 — Village Center District regulations.
§ 205-39 — Wireless communications towers and facilities.
205-39B(2){26} — FACILITY SITE
§ 205-40 — Wind energy facilities.
§ 205-40.1 — Large-scale solar photovoltaic installations.
§ 205-43 — Site plan review.
205-44.3{2} — ACCESSORY SIGN
205-44.3{25} — SIGN
§ 205-44.4 — General design guidelines for all signs.
§ 205-44.5 — Exempt signs.
§ 205-44.6 — Signs requiring permits.
§ 205-56 — Plot plans.
§ 219-10 — No parking anytime.
§ 228-2 — Submission procedure.
§ 231-2 — Compliance with zoning regulations required.
§ 231-3 — Number of dwellings per lot.
§ 231-5 — Board of Health restrictions on lots.
§ 231-10 — ANR plan requirements.
§ 231-11 — Preliminary plan.
§ 231-12 — Definitive plan.
§ 231-13 — Suitability of system of ways.
§ 231-15 — Dead-end streets.
§ 231-21 — Subdivisions straddling municipal boundaries.
§ 231-23 — Protection of natural features.
§ 231-25 — Lot numbers.
§ 231-26 — Lot grading and drainage.
§ 231-27 — Construction of ways.
§ 231-30 — Driveways.
§ 231-32 — Trees.
§ 231-38 — Environmental and community impact analysis.
§ 231-44 — Lot release; building permits.
§ 240-8 — Permits.
245-1{5} — LOT
245-1{6} — SHARED OR COMMON SEPTIC SYSTEM
§ 245-5 — Location of system; retaining walls.
§ 245-8 — Shared and/or common systems.
§ 245-10 — Percolation and soil testing.
§ 245-11 — Design, construction and certification of compliance for septic systems.
§ 245-14 — Setback requirements.
§ 245-21 — Title 5 inspections.
248-9A{2} — MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
§ 255-4 — Well construction permit.
§ A259-1 — Fees accepted.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Low- and moderate-income housing
§ 228-1 — Applicability.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.