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§ C8-9 — Lapse of appropriations.

§ 184-8 — Safety.

§ 184-11 — Nonconforming signs.

§ 184-16 — Removal of signs.

§ 219-12 — Abandonment.

§ 231-25 — Abandoned vessels, moorings and other objects.

§ 235-13 — Appeals.

§ 240-3.2A — Summary

240-3.3{1} — ABANDONMENT

§ 240-6.2B — Use Table

§ 240-6.3B — Use Table

§ 240-7.4F — Site abandonment or decommissioning

§ 240-9.8J — Decommissioning or abandonment

§ 240-10.3A — Dwellings and structures per lot

§ 240-10.4A — Abandoned use

§ 269-6 — Abandonment of tackle.

277-3{37} — POLLUTANT

§ FPWR-5 — Excavation.

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§ 240-3.2A — Summary

240-3.3{2} — ACCESSORY RELATED TERMS

240-3.3{6} — BUILDING & STRUCTURE RELATED TERMS

240-3.3{16} — HOME OCCUPATION RELATED TERMS

§ 240-6.1B — Use Table

§ 240-6.6B — Use Table

§ 240-7.4E — Site plan review design and operation standards.

§ 240-8.1A — ACEC

§ 240-9.5A — Requirements

§ 240-9.5B — Special permit

§ 240-9.7J — Conformance with other bylaw provisions

§ 240-11.4A — Requirements

§ 240-11.5A — Maximum height

§ 240-11.5B — Accessory structures

§ 310-5.05 — Administrative approvals.

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§ 240-2.1C — Occupancy permit

§ 240-3.2A — Summary

240-3.3{2} — ACCESSORY RELATED TERMS

§ 240-5.1E — Accessory Uses

§ 240-6.1B — Use Table

§ 240-6.2B — Use Table

§ 240-6.3B — Use Table

§ 240-6.4B — Use Table

§ 240-6.5A — Use Table

§ 240-6.6B — Use Table

§ 240-9.3A — Location of Automotive services

§ 240-9.7H — Open space

§ 240-10.2B — Exemptions

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Ch 79 — Alcoholic Beverages

Ch 248 — Adult Entertainment

§ A315-1 — General Laws.

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§ 240-3.2A — Summary

240-3.3{3} — ADULT RELATED TERMS

§ 240-9.1 — Adult uses

§ 240-9.1A — Intent and purpose

§ 240-9.1B — Special permit requirements

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§ C5-1 — Appointment.

§ C5-10 — Removal.

§ C5-12 — Filling vacancy.

36-2{10} — SIGNS

§ 36-5 — Commission powers and duties.

§ 36-10 — Categorical approval.

§ 176-5 — Signs.

184-3B{11} — MOVABLE, PORTABLE OR MOBILE SIGN

184-3B{12} — MULTIPLE OR LADDER SIGNS

184-3B{14} — ON-PREMISES SIGN

184-3B{22} — SIGN

§ 184-5 — Prohibited signs.

§ 184-9 — Exceptions.

§ 184-10 — Display of brand names restricted.

§ 184-24 — For sale, rent or lease signs.

§ 184-25 — Freestanding signs.

§ 184-30 — Movable, portable or mobile signs.

§ 184-31 — Multiple and ladder signs.

§ 184-32 — Off-premises signs.

§ 184-36 — Public service signs.

§ 191-4 — General rules governing use of waste management facility.

§ 219-7 — Advertising on machines.

§ 231-11 — Charter boat advertising.

§ 235-4 — Applications for permits and requests for determination.

§ 235-8 — Regulations.

§ 240-7.4E — Site plan review design and operation standards.

§ 240-9.1B — Special permit requirements

§ 240-9.6A — Marijuana treatment centers

§ 240-12.1B — Applicability and fees

§ 240-12.3E — Fees

§ 240-13.2B — Performance indicators & summation

§ 240-13.2C — Indicator summation

§ 251-6 — Affirmative action provisions.

§ 275-23 — Legal advertising.

§ 277-5 — Amendments.

§ 280-19 — Advertisements on vehicles.

§ 280-62 — Parking on public way prohibited.

§ 305-10 — Approval.

§ 305-22 — Joint public hearing; notice.

§ 310-5.03 — Hearing process.

FHR-6.0C{16} — LISTED OR NON-DISCOUNTED PRICE

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Ch 251 — EEO/Affirmative Action

§ 251-1 — Statement of Town policy.

§ 251-4 — Reasonable accommodation.

§ 251-6 — Affirmative action provisions.

§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.

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§ 29-18 — Annual revenues.

§ 240-3.2A — Summary

240-3.3{24} — (MRCOD) MIXED RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT TERMS

§ 240-6.1B — Use Table

§ 240-6.6B — Use Table

§ 240-6.7C — SCRC special permit standards

§ 240-9.2 — Affordable housing development

§ 240-9.2A — Purpose and authority

§ 240-11.6A — Introduction

§ 240-11.6B — Affordable housing development

§ 240-12.1E — Decision

§ 311-1.01 — Purpose.

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§ 184-26 — Illumination.

§ 240-4.1B — Underlying Zoning Districts

§ 240-6.1 — Agricultural Districts (AGAA, AGA, AGB)

§ 240-6.1B — Use Table

§ 240-6.6B — Use Table

§ 240-7.4E — Site plan review design and operation standards.

§ 240-11.2B — Minimum lot dimensions

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§ 184-25 — Freestanding signs.

240-3.3{16} — HOME OCCUPATION RELATED TERMS

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§ 1-2 — Noncriminal disposition.

Ch 75 — Alarm Systems

75-2{1} — MECHANICAL PROTECTION DEVICES

Ch 75 Art II — Burglar Alarm Systems

75-3{1} — ALARM DEVICE

75-3{2} — ALARM USER

75-3{3} — FALSE BURGLAR ALARM

§ 75-4 — Submission of certain names required.

§ 75-5 — Automatic shutoff required.

§ 75-6 — Notification of testing.

§ 75-8 — False alarms.

§ 75-9 — Limitations on liability.

§ 75-11 — Nonapplicability.

Ch 75 Art III — Fire Alarm Systems

§ 75-12 — False alarms.

§ 300-4 — Review by other Town officials.

§ 305-12 — Contents.

§ 305-18 — Release of guaranty.

§ 305-28 — Fire alarm system.

§ 305-41 — Fire alarm systems.

§ FHR-5.0 — Underground storage tank regulations.

§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.

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§ 1-2 — Noncriminal disposition.

Ch 79 — Alcoholic Beverages

§ 79-1 — Open containers.

§ 79-2 — Transport and possession.

§ 79-4 — Prohibition of nips.

Ch 87 — Beaches

§ 87-2 — Alcoholic beverages.

§ 110-2 — The role of the Town Administrator.

Ch 156 — Peace and Good Order

§ 156-17 — Applicant's submission to fingerprinting by Police Department required.

Ch 248 — Adult Entertainment

§ 248-1 — Adoption; statutory authority.

§ 248-2 — Prohibited acts.

§ 280-24 — Reasons for rejection of application, license suspension, revocation, or failure to renew.

§ 280-35 — Consumption of alcohol.

FHR-6.0C{3} — CHARACTERIZING FLAVOR

§ A315-1 — General Laws.

§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.

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§ 140-1 — Authority of Board of Selectmen.

§ 240-6.2B — Use Table

§ 240-6.3B — Use Table

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184-3B{21} — SHOPPING MALL

§ 231-23 — Operations of motorboats.

§ 231-31 — Outhauls, floats and rafts.

§ 240-7.3B — Requirements

§ 240-9.8D — Special permit application requirements

269-1{7} — MOORING

269-1{9} — OUTHAULS

§ 269-5 — Mooring specifications.

§ 269-12 — Commercial moorings.

§ 275-15 — Manner of taking shellfish.

FPWR-2{5} — FACILITY

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§ 1-2 — Noncriminal disposition.

36-2{2} — BUILDING

Ch 53 — Officers and Employees

Ch 83 — Animals

§ 83-14 — Kennel license.

§ 83-14.1 — Multiple dog licenses.

§ 83-15 — Inspection; regulation; suspension; revocation of licenses; penalties.

§ 83-19.1 — Disposal of animal waste.

Ch 83 Art VI — Companion Animals

§ 83-30 — Responsibility of owners or keepers of companion animal.

§ 83-32 — Authority to adopt and repeal rules and regulations.

Ch 87 — Beaches

§ 87-4 — Dogs.

107-2{4} — BUILDING

Ch 140 — Licenses and Permits

174-2{2} — FARMING or AGRICULTURE or their derivatives

§ 180-3 — Deposit of objectionable wastes prohibited.

§ 180-20 — Prohibited discharges.

184-3B{4} — FLASHING SIGN

191-1{6} — GARBAGE

§ 191-5 — Solid waste considered not acceptable.

§ 191-21 — Purpose and intent.

§ 191-31 — Purpose and intent.

§ 203-1 — Fence required.

240-3.3{4} — AGRICULTURE & FARM RELATED TERMS

240-3.3{18} — KENNEL RELATED TERMS

§ 240-7.7B — Uses

§ 240-14.4E — Use regulations

277-3{25} — MASSACHUSETTS ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT (MESA)

277-3{37} — POLLUTANT

277-3{39} — PRIORITY HABITAT OF RARE SPECIES

§ 305-14 — Environmental impact statement.

§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.

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240-3.3{6} — BUILDING & STRUCTURE RELATED TERMS

§ 240-6.1B — Use Table

§ 240-6.2B — Use Table

§ 240-6.3B — Use Table

§ 240-6.4B — Use Table

§ 240-6.5A — Use Table

§ 240-6.6B — Use Table

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§ 60-3 — Form and handling of surety.

§ 156-14 — General provisions.

§ 184-25 — Freestanding signs.

§ 240-6.1B — Use Table

§ 240-6.6B — Use Table

§ 240-7.7B — Uses

§ 240-11.5B — Accessory structures

§ 240-12.2B — Applicability

§ 240-14.3D — Landscape performance standards

§ 305-24 — Streets.

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§ C7-14 — Zoning Board of Appeals.

Ch 21 Art II — Building Code Board of Appeals

§ 21-4 — Purpose.

§ 36-7 — Procedures for review of applications.

§ 65-3 — Authorization to accept conveyances.

§ 83-14 — Kennel license.

§ 119-4 — Enumeration of fees.

§ 140-4 — Procedure.

§ 184-13 — Permit requirements.

§ 184-20 — Variances.

§ 207-2 — Publication of notice; comments from Town boards.

§ 235-4 — Applications for permits and requests for determination.

§ 235-13 — Appeals.

§ 240-2.2A — Planning Board overview

§ 240-2.3 — Zoning Board of Appeals

§ 240-2.3A — Zoning Board of Appeals overview

§ 240-2.3B — Zoning Administrator appointment & appeal

§ 240-2.4B — Violation

§ 240-5.1C — Prohibited Uses and Special Permit Allowance

§ 240-5.1D — Multiple Uses

§ 240-5.1E — Accessory Uses

§ 240-6.1B — Use Table

§ 240-6.2B — Use Table

§ 240-6.3B — Use Table

§ 240-6.4B — Use Table

§ 240-6.4C — Special permit additional standards.

§ 240-6.5A — Use Table

§ 240-6.6B — Use Table

§ 240-6.7B — Use Table

§ 240-7.1A — Use Table

§ 240-7.2B — Description of the Coastal Pond Overlay District

§ 240-7.3C — Special permit requirements

§ 240-7.7B — Uses

§ 240-9.1B — Special permit requirements

§ 240-9.4A — Cooking and housekeeping facilities

§ 240-9.4D — Extended development plan request

§ 240-9.4E — Time-share conversion of existing commercial accommodations

§ 240-9.4F — Time-share construction or conversion of new commercial accommodations

§ 240-9.5A — Requirements

§ 240-9.5B — Special permit

§ 240-9.7J — Conformance with other bylaw provisions

§ 240-10.2A — Standards

§ 240-10.3A — Dwellings and structures per lot

§ 240-10.3B — Requirements for a building permit and a special permit

§ 240-10.4B — Amnesty

§ 240-11.2A — Lot regulations

§ 240-11.2B — Minimum lot dimensions

§ 240-11.3A — Maximum lot coverage

§ 240-11.4A — Requirements

§ 240-11.5B — Accessory structures

§ 240-11.6C — Business redevelopment district

§ 240-11.7A — Building permits and special permits

§ 240-12.1A — Special permit granting authority

§ 240-12.1D — Timeline; constructive grant

§ 240-12.1G — Application referral

§ 240-12.1J — Effective date

§ 240-12.2C — Procedure; decision; appeal

§ 240-12.3A — Granting variances

§ 240-12.3B — Requests for alteration, modification, or change to a use variance

§ 240-12.3C — Conditions, safeguards, and limitations

§ 240-12.3D — Lapse of rights

§ 240-12.3E — Fees

§ 240-12.3F — Hearing; notice

§ 240-12.3G — Voting

§ 240-12.3H — Decision; time limits

§ 240-12.3I — Effective date

§ 240-12.4 — Administrative appeal

§ 240-12.4A — Administrative appeal to Zoning Board of Appeals

§ 240-12.5 — Judicial appeal

§ 240-12.5A — Court appeal of decisions on appeals, variances, special permits, and site plan review

§ 240-12.6A — Procedure

§ 240-14.1B — Business District 1 parking waiver

§ 240-14.1F — Parking reduction

§ 240-14.1I — Parking area design and location

§ 240-14.4E — Use regulations

240-14.5A{1} — BOARD

§ 269-13 — Appeal process.

§ 277-4 — Administration.

§ 277-19 — Permit procedures and requirements.

Ch 300 — Special Permits and Site Plan Reviews

§ 300-7 — Appeals.

§ 300-8 — When effective.

§ 305-12 — Contents.

§ 305-16 — Approval.

§ 305-17 — Performance guaranty.

§ 305-35 — Street and roadway construction.

§ 305-51 — Appeals.

Ch 310 — Zoning Board of Appeals Procedural Rules

§ 310-1.01 — Purpose.

§ 310-2.01 — Board.

§ 310-2.02 — Members.

§ 310-2.03 — Public hearing.

§ 310-4.00 — Applications.

§ 310-4.01 — Fee schedule.

§ 310-5.02 — Consultant fee.

§ 310-5.05 — Administrative approvals.

§ 310-7.02 — Board practices.

Ch 311 — Zoning Board of Appeals Comprehensive Permit Rules

§ 311-1.01 — Purpose.

§ 311-1.02 — Context.

311-2.00{1} — BOARD

§ 311-4.07 — Appeals.

§ 311-5.05 — Uneconomic conditions.

§ 311-5.08 — When effective.

§ 311-7.00 — Appeals.

§ 311-7.01 — Approved permits.

§ 311-7.02 — Denied or conditioned permits.

§ FHR-6.0 — Sale of tobacco and nicotine delivery products to minors.

§ FHR-11.0 — CONSULTANT REVIEW.

§ FPWR-3 — General requirements.

§ A315-1 — General Laws.

§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.

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§ C1-3 — Form of government.

C1-6A{4} — GOVERNMENTAL BODY

§ C2-6 — Moderator.

§ C2-9 — Compulsory attendance.

§ C2-12 — Town Meeting governmental bodies.

§ C2-15 — Finance Committee.

§ C3-2 — General powers.

§ C3-6 — Powers of appointment.

§ C3-8 — Prohibitions.

§ C4-5 — Board of Library Trustees.

§ C4-6 — Planning Board.

§ C5-1 — Appointment.

§ C5-2 — Qualifications.

§ C5-3 — Powers and duties.

§ C5-4 — Responsibility for appointments.

§ C5-5 — Responsibilities in personnel administration.

§ C5-13 — Acting or Interim Town Manager.

§ C6-10 — Recall of elective officeholders.

Ch C Art VII — Appointed Town Governmental Bodies

§ C7-1 — Appointing Authority: General.

§ C7-2 — General provisions.

§ C7-3 — (Reserved)

§ C7-4 — Appointive authority; term.

§ C7-5 — Board of Assessors.

§ C7-6 — Conservation Commission.

§ C7-7 — Board of Health.

§ C7-8 — Council on Aging.

§ C7-14 — Zoning Board of Appeals.

§ C7-15 — Falmouth Historical Commission.

§ C7-16 — Community Preservation Committee.

§ C7-17 — Economic Development and Industrial Corporation.

§ C9-3 — Continuation of government.

§ C9-6 — Board of Assessors.

§ C9-7 — Board of Health.

§ C9-8 — Governmental bodies made appointive.

§ C9-13 — Review of Charter.

§ 5-1 — Appointment.

§ 5-2 — Membership; terms; compensation.

§ 5-3 — Vacancies.

§ 13-1 — Annual audit; appointment of auditors.

§ 21-4 — Purpose.

§ 21-5 — Membership.

§ 21-6 — Membership; terms.

§ 29-1 — Membership; terms; compensation; election.

§ 29-6 — Membership.

§ 29-8 — Membership; terms.

§ 29-10 — Establishment; membership.

§ 29-12 — Membership; terms; vacancies; officers.

§ 29-14 — Increase in membership.

§ 29-15 — Membership; terms.

§ 29-21 — When effective.

§ 35-2 — Notice.

§ 36-4 — Commission.

§ 38-3 — Appointment and authority of Finance Director.

§ 42-2 — Appointment of members.

§ 49-12 — Vote establishing committee budget required.

§ 53-2 — Appointment.

§ 53-8 — Annual appointment.

§ 58-6 — Personnel Board.

§ 58-7 — Personnel systems.

§ 65-7 — Appointment to fill certain offices.

§ 65-10 — Annual report.

§ 83-15 — Inspection; regulation; suspension; revocation of licenses; penalties.

§ 110-1 — Office of emergency management.

§ 110-6 — Continuity of government.

§ 184-12 — Sign Review Committee.

§ 240-2.3A — Zoning Board of Appeals overview

§ 240-2.3B — Zoning Administrator appointment & appeal

§ 251-6 — Affirmative action provisions.

269-1{5} — HARBOR MASTER

§ 277-4 — Administration.

§ 310-2.01 — Board.

§ 310-2.02 — Members.

§ 310-3.01 — Officers.

§ 310-3.02 — Powers and duties of officers.

§ 310-7.02 — Board practices.

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§ 191-5 — Solid waste considered not acceptable.

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§ 180-20 — Prohibited discharges.

§ 191-5 — Solid waste considered not acceptable.

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§ C8-3 — Submission of budget and budget message.

§ 9-2 — Contents of list.

§ 38-2 — Functions, duties and responsibilities.

§ 65-10 — Annual report.

§ 75-8 — False alarms.

§ 75-12 — False alarms.

§ 83-15 — Inspection; regulation; suspension; revocation of licenses; penalties.

§ 83-19 — Impoundment; reclamation fees.

§ 140-2 — Suspension or revocation authorized.

§ 140-3 — Furnishing of list by Tax Collector.

§ 140-4 — Procedure.

§ 156-14 — General provisions.

§ 231-36 — Violations and penalties.

§ 240-7.7B — Uses

§ 240-14.7B — Donor districts

277-3{4} — ASSESSOR

§ 277-7 — Enforcement.

§ 277-19 — Permit procedures and requirements.

§ 277-21 — Erosion and sediment control plan.

§ 277-22 — Operation and maintenance plan.

§ 311-4.02 — Criteria for imposition of fee.

§ 311-5.04 — Conditions.

§ FHR-7.0 — Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and nicotine vapors.

§ FPWR-3 — General requirements.

§ A315-1 — General Laws.

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§ C7-5 — Board of Assessors.

§ C9-6 — Board of Assessors.

Ch 9 — Assessors

§ 9-1 — Availability.

§ 9-2 — Contents of list.

Ch 38 — Finance, Department of

Ch 53 — Officers and Employees

§ 235-5 — Notice and hearings.

§ 240-4.2A — Official Zoning Map

§ 240-7.3D — Administration

277-3{4} — ASSESSOR

§ 305-11 — General.

§ 305-14 — Environmental impact statement.

§ FHR-12.0 — FLAX POND AGREEMENT.