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Town of Bellingham, MA
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2020-11-18
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Abandonment
Ch 140 Art I — Registration and Maintenance of Abandoned and/or Foreclosed Properties
§ 140-1 — Purpose; enforcement authority.
140-2{1} — ABANDONED
§ 140-3 — Registration required.
§ 140-4 — Maintenance and security.
165-11{12} — POLLUTANT
§ 240-30 — Nonconforming uses and structures.
240-32{40} — JUNKYARD
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Accessory buildings and structures
140-2{1} — ABANDONED
240-32{1} — ACCESSORY BUILDING
240-32{87} — YARD
§ 240-72 — Home occupations.
§ 240-82 — Procedures.
§ 240-89 — Other dimensional regulations.
240-142{8} — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
§ 240-167 — Design standards.
§ 240-199 — Design standards.
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Accessory uses
236-2{1} — BULK STORAGE
§ 240-31 — Use Regulations Schedule.
240-32{2} — ACCESSORY USE
240-32{14} — BULK STORAGE
§ 240-45 — Permitted permanent signs in Agricultural, Suburban and Residential Districts.
Ch 240 Art XII — Accessory Uses
§ 240-73 — Scientific uses.
§ 240-157 — Use regulations.
§ 240-197 — Permitted and prohibited uses.
§ 240-205 — Permitted and prohibited uses.
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Adult entertainment
§ 240-148 — Purpose and intent.
240-149{1} — ADULT USES
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of Code of Bylaws to 2013 Code
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Adult uses
§ 240-28 — Establishment of districts.
§ 240-32 — Terms defined.
240-32{4} — ADULT USES
Ch 240 Art XXII — Adult Uses
§ 240-148 — Purpose and intent.
240-149{1} — ADULT USES
§ 240-150 — Special permit required; standards and procedures.
§ 240-151 — Nonconformity.
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Advertising
§ 49-5 — Competitive bidding.
§ 71-6 — Revolving funds.
§ 154-3 — Scenic road designation.
§ 154-4 — Review procedures.
§ 169-1 — Removal after notice.
§ 191-11 — Permits required; specifications; appeals.
§ 210-2 — Items valued at $2,500 or more; notices of sale.
240-32{71} — SIGN
240-32{73} — SIGN, AREA OF
240-57{3} — DISCOUNT STORE/SUPERSTORES
§ 240-150 — Special permit required; standards and procedures.
§ 240-167 — Design standards.
§ 245-10 — Definitive plan.
§ 247-12 — Public hearings.
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Affordable housing
Ch 240 — Zoning
§ 240-82 — Procedures.
240-156{1} — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
§ 240-159 — Procedures for Mill Reuse Projects.
§ 240-160 — Mill Reuse Project development standards.
§ 240-172 — Intent.
240-173{1} — AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT
240-173{2} — QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT PURCHASER
§ 240-177 — Mandatory provision of affordable units.
§ 240-178 — Provision of affordable units.
§ 240-179 — Provisions applicable to affordable housing units on- or off-site.
§ 240-183 — Preservation of affordability; restrictions on resale.
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Agricultural districts
§ 240-28 — Establishment of districts.
§ 240-40 — Intensity of Use Schedule.
§ 240-67 — Planting areas.
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Air conditioning
§ 165-17 — Exemptions.
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Air pollution
§ 240-50 — Air quality.
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Alarm systems
Ch 245 — Subdivision Regulations
§ 245-14 — Utilities.
§ 245-20 — Construction observation and inspections.
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Alcoholic beverages
Ch 9 — Alcoholic Beverages
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Anchoring
§ 240-63 — Bicycles.
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Animals
§ C-8-2 — Time of Taking Effect.
1-2A{1} — ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
§ 55-9 — Description of dangerous dog.
§ 55-10 — Complaints; investigations; exemptions.
§ 55-11 — Restraining or muzzling of dog.
§ 55-12 — Owner's responsibilities.
§ 55-13 — Failure to comply.
§ 55-15 — Storage fee for impoundment.
§ 55-16 — Violations and penalties.
§ 113-1 — Littering prohibited.
§ 154-7 — Noise on scenic roads.
165-11{12} — POLLUTANT
§ 240-31 — Use Regulations Schedule.
240-32{7} — ANIMAL KENNEL OR HOSPITAL
240-32{32} — FARM
240-32{43} — LIVESTOCK RAISING
240-32{81} — TRAILER
§ 240-43 — General sign prohibitions.
§ 240-48 — Noise.
§ 240-51 — Hazardous materials.
§ 240-59 — Schedule of requirements.
§ 240-137 — Prohibited uses.
247-4B{47} — PREVENTION OF POLLUTION
247-4B{50} — PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE
247-4B{66} — WILDLIFE HABITAT
§ 247-20 — Vegetated wetlands.
§ 247-25 — Vernal pool, associated 100-foot buffer zone and no-disturbance zone.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of Code of Bylaws to 2013 Code
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Antennas
§ 240-41 — Height limitations.
240-142{7} — TOWER
240-142{8} — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
§ 240-143 — Applicability.
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Apartments
§ 140-7 — Severability.
§ 240-31 — Use Regulations Schedule.
240-32{25} — DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY
240-32{31} — FAMILY APARTMENT
§ 240-43 — General sign prohibitions.
§ 240-59 — Schedule of requirements.
§ 240-74 — Family apartments.
§ 245-12 — Streets.
§ 245-14 — Utilities.
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Appeals
§ C-4-6 — Resolution of Policy Conflicts.
§ C-8-2 — Time of Taking Effect.
§ 55-12 — Owner's responsibilities.
§ 55-14 — Penalty for failure to comply with order.
§ 71-4 — Granting or renewing of certain licenses and permits.
§ 165-20 — Enforcement.
§ 165-25 — Enforcement.
§ 191-11 — Permits required; specifications; appeals.
Ch 240 — Zoning
§ 240-6 — Violations and penalties.
Ch 240 Art II — Board of Appeals
§ 240-11 — Establishment.
§ 240-12 — Powers.
§ 240-13 — Public hearings.
§ 240-14 — Repetitive petitions.
§ 240-16 — Development plan approval.
§ 240-20 — Duration of approval.
§ 240-22 — Site plan review.
§ 240-23 — Special permit granting authority.
§ 240-27 — Expiration.
§ 240-29 — Use regulations.
§ 240-30 — Nonconforming uses and structures.
§ 240-31 — Use Regulations Schedule.
§ 240-41 — Height limitations.
§ 240-43 — General sign prohibitions.
§ 240-45 — Permitted permanent signs in Agricultural, Suburban and Residential Districts.
§ 240-55 — Special permits.
§ 240-61 — Parking area design and location.
§ 240-72 — Home occupations.
§ 240-73 — Scientific uses.
§ 240-74 — Family apartments.
§ 240-104 — Other multifamily dwellings.
§ 240-107 — Special permit lapse.
§ 240-114 — Permit from Board of Appeals.
§ 240-115 — Removal.
§ 240-117 — Additional conditions.
§ 240-118 — Renewal or renovation of permit.
§ 240-144 — General requirements.
§ 240-145 — Criteria.
§ 240-150 — Special permit required; standards and procedures.
§ 240-190 — Special permit standards and criteria.
Ch 245 — Subdivision Regulations
§ 245-10 — Definitive plan.
§ 247-14 — Extension of permit.
§ 247-17 — Fees.
§ 247-29 — Plan requirements.
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Appeals board
§ 191-11 — Permits required; specifications; appeals.
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Appointments
§ C-2-3 — Committees.
§ C-2-9 — Clerk of the Meeting.
§ C-3-2 — Board of Selectmen.
§ C-3-3 — Town Moderator.
§ C-3-4 — School Committee.
§ C-3-5 — Town Clerk.
§ C-3-9 — Bellingham Housing Authority.
§ C-4-1 — Appointment; Qualifications; Term.
§ C-4-2 — Powers and Duties.
§ C-4-3 — Acting Town Administrator.
§ C-4-5 — Specific Appointments.
§ C-5-3 — Merit Principle.
§ C-5-4 — Department of Public Works.
§ C-5-5 — Finance Office.
§ C-5-6 — Treasurer-Collector.
§ C-5-7 — Capital Improvements Committee.
§ C-5-8 — Inspection Department.
§ C-5-9 — Tree Warden.
§ C-6-1 — Chief Financial Officer Appointment, Qualifications and Term.
§ C-7-5 — Definitions.
§ C-7-7 — Periodic Review, Charter and By-Laws.
§ C-7-8 — Removals and Suspensions.
§ C-7-9 — Loss of Office, Excessive Absence.
§ C-8-2 — Time of Taking Effect.
§ 25-1 — Membership; appointment; eligibility.
§ 25-2 — Terms of office.
§ 25-5 — Compensation.
§ 25-12 — Appointment.
§ 25-17 — Purpose.
§ 25-18 — Members; terms; compensation.
§ 25-19 — Filling vacancies.
§ 25-23 — Membership; terms; compensation.
§ 25-24 — Filling vacancies.
§ 25-28 — Full-time residency required; exceptions.
§ 71-3 — Moneys received paid to Treasurer-Collector; true returns.
§ 107-4 — Appointment of Town Counsel; term; vacancy in office.
§ 140-3 — Registration required.
§ 205-7 — Conduct of Town Meeting.
§ 240-11 — Establishment.
§ 240-16 — Development plan approval.
§ 240-22 — Site plan review.
Ch 245 — Subdivision Regulations
§ 245-13 — Stormwater management.
§ 245-20 — Construction observation and inspections.
247-4B{16} — CONSERVATION COMMISSION
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Asbestos
§ 240-50 — Air quality.
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Ashes
§ 113-1 — Littering prohibited.
§ 247-20 — Vegetated wetlands.
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Assessments
§ C-5-9 — Tree Warden.
§ C-6-1 — Chief Financial Officer Appointment, Qualifications and Term.
§ 71-4 — Granting or renewing of certain licenses and permits.
§ 92-3 — Permit required; violations and penalties.
§ 154-7 — Noise on scenic roads.
§ 165-20 — Enforcement.
§ 165-25 — Enforcement.
§ 191-5 — Criteria.
§ 191-7 — Assessment of costs.
Ch 240 — Zoning
§ 240-82 — Procedures.
§ 240-94 — Ownership of contiguous open space.
§ 240-140 — Notice of violation; severability.
§ 246-5 — Preparer's qualifications.
§ 246-6 — Study area roadways scoping letter.
§ 247-9 — Project segregation.
§ 247-24 — Buffer zone.
§ 247-33 — Stormwater compliance.
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Assessor
§ C-5-5 — Finance Office.
§ C-6-1 — Chief Financial Officer Appointment, Qualifications and Term.
§ C-6-2 — Chief Financial Officer Power and Duties.
§ C-6-4 — Budget Process.
§ C-8-2 — Time of Taking Effect.
§ 107-5 — Duties of Town Counsel.
§ 240-114 — Permit from Board of Appeals.
§ 240-203 — Purpose.
§ 245-9 — Preliminary plan.
§ 245-10 — Definitive plan.
247-4B{1} — ABUTTER
§ 247-29 — Plan requirements.