[Adopted 5-17-1993 as
Ch. 2.92 of the 1993 Code]
The Planning Board of the City established under the provisions
of MGL c. 41, §§ 81A to 81Y, shall consist of five
members, who shall have the powers, duties and responsibilities provided
in MGL c. 41, §§ 81A to 81Y, and who shall serve without
pay. They shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of
MGL c. 41, §§ 81A to 81Y.[1]
[Amended 6-1-2020 by Order
No. 2020-012]
Before final action is taken by the City Council with reference
to the location, relocation or layout of any new public highway, the
location or erection of any new public building or structure, park,
playground or bridge, or the acquisition of land for any public purpose,
it shall submit the same to the Planning Board, through the Mayor,
for its report and recommendation. The Planning Board shall file its
report with the City Council within 30 days after the matter has been
submitted to it, and if it fails so to do, the City Council may proceed
to final action without reference to the report of the Planning Board,
provided that compliance with all appropriate laws and ordinances
has been met.
