The title of this chapter shall be "Zoning Bylaw, Chapter
190 of the Code of the Town of Wakefield." The short title shall be "Zoning Bylaw, Town of Wakefield."
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority
granted by MGL c. 40A, as amended to date.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the
health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the inhabitants
of the Town of Wakefield; to lessen the danger from fire and congestion
and from the hazards of floodwater inundation; to protect and conserve
the value of property; to preserve and increase the amenities of the
Town; to conserve natural conditions; to promote the educational,
cultural and economic welfare of the public; to encourage an orderly
expansion of the tax base; to encourage housing for all income and
age levels; and to improve and beautify the Town by encouraging the
most appropriate use of land in accordance with the Town-wide Master
Plan and this chapter.