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Town of Great Barrington, MA
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2023-05-01
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Abandonment
§ 2-3 — Powers of Board of Trustees.
§ 109-3 — Newsracks on public property and public rights-of-way.
146-2{1} — ABANDONED SIGN
§ 146-3 — General requirements.
§ 146-16 — Enforcement.
§ 171-5.6 — Abandonment or non-use.
§ 171-9.12 — Solar energy systems.
§ 217-42 — Order of conditions.
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Accessory buildings and structures
§ 171-3.2 — Accessory uses.
§ 171-3.3 — Home occupations.
§ 171-4.2 — Special regulations.
§ 171-8.2 — Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
§ 171-8.7 — Open space residential development (OSRD).
§ 171-9.3 — Wireless Telecommunication Overlay District (WTOD).
171-11.1{1} — ACCESSORY BUILDING
171-11.1{2} — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
171-11.1{28} — FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT
171-11.1{54} — LOT
§ 245-9 — Plans to accompany applications.
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Accessory uses
§ 171-3.2 — Accessory uses.
§ 171-6.2 — Route 7 landscaping requirements.
§ 171-7.8 — Motor vehicle fuel station.
§ 171-8.5 — Planned Unit Residential Development (PURD).
§ 171-9.12 — Solar energy systems.
§ 171-9.13 — Smart Growth Overlay Districts (SGODs).
171-9.132.{21} — RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
171-11.1{3} — ACCESSORY USE
171-11.1{94} — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, ACCESSORY USE
171-11.1{95} — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, COMMERCIAL SCALE
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Accident reports
Ch 204 Art VIII — Accident Reports; Responsibility; Penalties and Repealer
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Adult uses
§ A248-1 — Enumeration of acceptances.
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Advertising
§ 49-1 — Denial of licenses to delinquent taxpayers.
§ 51-1 — Consumer protection provisions.
§ 109-3 — Newsracks on public property and public rights-of-way.
§ 113-6 — Approval or disapproval of applications.
§ 115-3 — Applications for permits.
120-1{4} — PUBLIC SALE
§ 142-2 — Flea markets.
§ 145-4 — Requirements for short-term rental operations.
§ 146-1 — Purpose.
146-2{1} — ABANDONED SIGN
146-2{5} — AREA OF SIGN
146-2{9} — BANNER
146-2{11} — BILLBOARD
146-2{20} — COMMERCIAL MESSAGE
146-2{21} — COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN
146-2{49} — REAL ESTATE SIGN
§ 146-3 — General requirements.
§ 146-4 — Types of signs.
§ 146-5 — Signs allowed in specified districts which do not require a permit from the Building Inspector.
§ 146-6 — Signs allowed in specified districts requiring a permit from the Building Inspector, but with no payment of a fee.
§ 146-7 — Signs allowed in residential districts which require permit from the Building Inspector and payment of a fee.
§ 171-9.3 — Wireless Telecommunication Overlay District (WTOD).
§ 171-9.13 — Smart Growth Overlay Districts (SGODs).
§ 189-5 — Special permit regulations.
§ 214-3 — Hours; rules of conduct.
§ 214-8 — Monuments, memorials and markers.
§ 217-6 — Fees; distribution.
§ 217-18 — Request for determination of applicability (RDA or WPA Form 1).
§ 217-19 — Notice of intent (WPA Form 3).
§ 240-8 — Definitive plan.
§ 245-12 — Notice.
§ A248-1 — Enumeration of acceptances.
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Affordable housing
Ch 2 — Affordable Housing Trust
§ 2-1 — Purpose.
§ 171-9.8 — Housatonic Mills Revitalization Overlay District.
§ 171-9.13 — Smart Growth Overlay Districts (SGODs).
171-9.132.{2} — AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP UNIT
171-9.132.{3} — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
171-9.132.{4} — AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESTRICTION
171-9.132.{5} — AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNIT
§ 240-7 — Preliminary plan.
§ A248-1 — Enumeration of acceptances.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Air pollution
§ 171-6.4 — Performance standards.
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Alarm systems
Ch 17 — Fire Department
§ 36-1 — Establishment.
Ch 48 — Alarm Systems
Ch 48 Art I — Regulations and Requirements
48-1{1} — ALARM SYSTEM
48-1{3} — FALSE EMERGENCY ALARM
§ 48-2 — Alarm system monitoring.
§ 48-3 — Compliance of dialing devices required.
§ 48-4 — Mandatory alarm delay.
§ 48-5 — Timing devices.
§ 48-8 — False alarm fees.
§ 48-9 — Disconnection.
Ch 91 — Fees
Ch 94 — Fire Regulations
§ 94-4 — Fire Department accessibility.
Ch 95 — Fire Protection Systems
Ch 129 — Peace and Good Order
§ 145-4 — Requirements for short-term rental operations.
§ 171-7.18 — Marijuana establishments and medical marijuana treatment centers.
§ 171-9.2 — Water Quality Protection Overlay District (WQPOD).
171-11.1{25} — ESSENTIAL SERVICES
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Alcoholic beverages
§ 1-5.1 — Noncriminal disposition of certain violations.
Ch 50 — Alcoholic Beverages
§ 50-1 — Prohibited activity.
§ 50-2 — Winter seasonal alcoholic beverage licenses authorized.
Ch 57 — Beverages, Nonalcoholic
Ch 129 — Peace and Good Order
Ch 153 — Streets and Ways
§ 171-7.16 — Tourist homes for transient guests.
Ch 175 — Alcoholic Beverages
210-6{1} — BAR
§ 217-28 — Description.
§ 217-34 — Regulations.
§ A248-1 — Enumeration of acceptances.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Amusements
171-11.1{13} — COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENT
§ 189-5 — Special permit regulations.
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Anchoring
§ 146-4 — Types of signs.
§ 171-9.1 — Flood Plain Overlay District (FPOD).
171-11.1{106} — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS OVERLAY DISTRICT
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Animals
§ 6 — Powers and Duties of the Town Manager.
§ 1-5.1 — Noncriminal disposition of certain violations.
Ch 81 — Animal Control
§ 81-1 — Definitions.
81-1{1} — ANIMALS
81-1{4} — LIVESTOCK OR FOWL
81-1{6} — OWNER or KEEPER
§ 81-3 — License requirements; fees; exceptions.
§ 81-4 — Muzzling dogs.
§ 81-5 — Impounding, release and disposition of animals.
§ 81-6 — Person convicted of cruelty to animals.
§ 81-8 — Form of warrant to Animal Control Officers.
§ 81-9 — Liability of owner.
§ 81-10 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 81-11 — Alternate procedure under MGL c. 140. § 173A.
Ch 85 — Farming
85-2{1} — FARMING or AGRICULTURE
§ 102-1 — Use of disposal area restricted.
Ch 129 — Peace and Good Order
§ 135-1 — Purpose and intent.
146-2{3} — ANIMATED SIGNS
§ 146-4 — Types of signs.
Ch 153 — Streets and Ways
§ 171-9.2 — Water Quality Protection Overlay District (WQPOD).
171-11.1{13} — COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENT
204-1{20} — TRAFFIC
§ 217-14 — Areas subject to protection and regulation (jurisdiction).
217-15{3} — ALTER
§ A248-1 — Enumeration of acceptances.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Antennas
51-1B{3} — COMMISSION or MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION
§ 171-7.1 — Satellite television antennas.
§ 171-7.15 — Low-power FM broadcast radio station and antenna.
§ 171-9.3 — Wireless Telecommunication Overlay District (WTOD).
171-11.1{101} — STRUCTURE
171-11.1{106} — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS OVERLAY DISTRICT
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Apartments
§ 94-2 — Inspections for compliance.
§ 94-3 — Testing; repair.
§ 145-8 — Severability.
§ 171-7.7 — Fast-food eating establishments.
§ 189-5 — Special permit regulations.
§ 204-38 — Obedience to isolated stop signs; stop intersections.
§ 204-52 — Crossing ways or roads.
§ 240-14 — Monuments.
§ 240-16 — Street trees.
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Appeals
Ch 4 — Boards and Commissions
§ 51-1 — Consumer protection provisions.
§ 55-3 — Request for license.
§ 113-14 — Determinations on applications.
§ 145-5 — Inspection.
§ 146-18 — Appeals.
§ 168-13 — Appeals.
§ 171-2.4 — District boundaries.
§ 171-3.1 — Principal uses.
§ 171-5.2 — Nonconforming uses.
§ 171-5.3 — Nonconforming structures.
§ 171-5.4 — Variance required.
§ 171-5.5 — Nonconforming single- and two-family residential structures.
§ 171-5.6 — Abandonment or non-use.
§ 171-5.7 — Reconstruction after catastrophe or demolition.
§ 171-7.19 — Design review.
§ 171-8.2 — Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
§ 171-9.1 — Flood Plain Overlay District (FPOD).
§ 171-9.6 — Village Center Overlay District (VCOD).
§ 171-9.13 — Smart Growth Overlay Districts (SGODs).
§ 171-10.1 — Enforcement.
§ 171-10.2 — Zoning Board of Appeals.
§ 171-10.4 — Special permits.
§ 171-10.5 — Site plan review.
§ 171-10.6 — Final unfavorable decisions.
§ 189-5 — Special permit regulations.
217-36{24} — ORDER OF CONDITIONS
217-36{26} — PERMITS, VARIANCES AND APPROVALS REQUIRED BY BYLAW
§ 217-38 — Preliminary determination of applicability.
§ 217-43 — Appeals.
§ 240-7 — Preliminary plan.
§ 240-8 — Definitive plan.
§ 240-26 — Employment of outside consultants.
Ch 245 — Zoning Board of Appeals
§ 245-1 — Statutory authority.
§ 245-2 — Membership; terms of office.
§ 245-4 — Meetings.
§ 245-6 — Filing of appeals.
§ 245-7 — Manner of filing.
§ 245-13 — Time limitation on convening hearing.
§ 245-17 — Brief to Board.
§ 245-19 — Time limitation on disposition.
§ 245-21 — Decisions.
§ 245-22 — Town Clerk certification.
§ 245-25 — Time restrictions.
§ 245-27 — Reapplication.
§ 245-30 — Personal appeal to Board members.
§ 245-31 — Adoption of provisions; supersession of prior provisions.
§ A248-1 — Enumeration of acceptances.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Appeals board
§ 171-9.1 — Flood Plain Overlay District (FPOD).
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Appointments
§ 3 — Responsibilities and Powers of the Selectboard.
§ 4 — Qualifications and Appointment of Town Manager.
§ 5 — Recruitment, Appointment and Removal of the Town Manager.
§ 6 — Powers and Duties of the Town Manager.
§ 2-2 — Board of Trustees.
§ 4-3 — Creation; membership.
§ 4-4 — Acceptance of authority.
§ 4-5 — Appointment.
§ 4-7 — Establishment; duties; membership.
§ 4-8 — Establishment.
§ 4-13 — Effective date.
§ 7-1 — Original election; membership; appointment.
§ 10-1 — Establishment; membership.
Ch 29 — Manager, Town
§ 34-1 — Citizen speaking time.
§ 35-3 — Superintendent.
§ 35-6 — Establishment of Cemetery Commission and Recreation Commission.
§ 37-7 — Establishment of three-year terms.
Ch 39 Art I — Appointment; Powers and Duties
§ 39-1 — Appointment; salary.
§ 41-1 — Appointed date and time.
§ 41-11 — Responsibilities of elected boards and appointed committees.
§ 41-12 — Appointment of committees.
§ 41-13 — Committees to furnish report for Annual Town Report.
§ 81-1 — Definitions.
§ 81-4 — Muzzling dogs.
§ 81-10 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 85-6 — Agricultural Commission.
§ 113-2 — Membership of Commission.
145-2{1} — OWNER
146-2{13} — BUILDING INSPECTOR
§ 171-7.19 — Design review.
§ 171-10.2 — Zoning Board of Appeals.
§ 171-10.3 — Planning Board.
§ 189-1 — Meetings.
214-2{9} — TOWN
217-15{2} — AGENT or ADMINISTRATOR
§ 219-6 — Nomination; appointment.
§ 219-17 — Number; qualification; filling of vacancies.
§ 219-18 — Chairman.
§ 234-7 — Board membership and duties.
§ 234-8 — Library director and staff.
Ch 241 — (Reserved)
§ 245-2 — Membership; terms of office.
§ 245-3 — Officers and duties.
§ A248-1 — Enumeration of acceptances.
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Ashes
§ 94-10 — Dropping or throwing lighted cigarettes, cigars, matches; penalties.
§ 129-2 — Prohibited activity.
§ 214-22 — Rates and policies.
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Assessments
§ 49-1 — Denial of licenses to delinquent taxpayers.
49-1A{3} — TAX COLLECTOR
§ 171-8.7 — Open space residential development (OSRD).
§ 171-9.2 — Water Quality Protection Overlay District (WQPOD).
§ 171-9.3 — Wireless Telecommunication Overlay District (WTOD).
§ 171-10.5 — Site plan review.
171-11.1{106} — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 189-5 — Special permit regulations.
§ A248-1 — Enumeration of acceptances.
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Assessor
§ 6 — Powers and Duties of the Town Manager.
§ 113-1 — Creation of districts; administration.
§ 168-5 — Notice and hearings.
§ 171-9.3 — Wireless Telecommunication Overlay District (WTOD).
§ 171-9.4 — Downtown Mixed-Use B3 District.
§ 171-9.6 — Village Center Overlay District (VCOD).
§ 171-9.8 — Housatonic Mills Revitalization Overlay District.
§ 171-9.9 — Housatonic Village Center (HVC).
§ 171-9.10 — Housatonic Village Overlay District (HVOD).
§ 171-9.11 — Mixed Use Transitional Zone (MXD).
§ 171-9.13 — Smart Growth Overlay Districts (SGODs).
§ 171-9.14 — State Road Mixed Use (B2X).
§ 217-18 — Request for determination of applicability (RDA or WPA Form 1).
§ 217-19 — Notice of intent (WPA Form 3).
§ 217-28 — Description.
217-36{1} — ABUTTER
§ 240-3 — Plans believed not to require approval (Form A).
§ 240-4 — Recording of plan requiring approval (subdivision).
§ 240-8 — Definitive plan.
§ 245-8 — List of abutters.
§ A248-1 — Enumeration of acceptances.
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Attorney fees
§ 51-1 — Consumer protection provisions.
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Attorney's fees
§ 51-1 — Consumer protection provisions.