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2023-05-15
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Safety standards
§ 48-3 — Authority and purpose.
§ 105-8 — Connection and monitoring fees.
§ 105-10 — Adoption of state regulations; violations and penalties; enforcement.
§ 133-4 — Board of Appeal.
§ 138-1 — Operating hour restrictions.
§ 138-2 — Waiver of restrictions.
§ 138-3 — Exemptions.
§ 150-4 — Permits.
§ 150-6 — Restrictions on the use of permits and determinations of exemption.
§ 150-8 — Performance guarantee.
§ 155-1 — Protection of public; violations and penalties.
§ 200-5 — Limitations on license issuance.
§ 200-9 — Suspension and revocation of license.
§ 217-1 — Findings and intent.
§ 217-6 — List/Map of areas covered.
§ 227-1 — Findings and intent.
227-2{21} — TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OR WASTE
§ 227-8 — Exemptions.
§ 227-10 — Emergency suspension of storm drainage system access.
§ 227-18 — Scope and applicability.
§ 241-1 — Establishment of program.
§ 249-6 — Conditions for issuance.
§ 249-8 — Action after appeal hearing.
§ 256-3 — Exceptions.
§ 265-1.1 — Purpose.
§ 265-4.0 — Table of Principal and Accessory Uses.
§ 265-4.1 — Use definitions.
265-4.1A{3} — ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
§ 265-4.4 — Open space residential design subdivisions.
§ 265-5.2 — Special provisions and exceptions to dimensional regulations.
§ 265-7.1 — Purpose.
§ 265-10.7 — Signs requiring special permit from Zoning Board of Appeals.
§ 265-13.4 — Criteria for and conditions on special permits.
§ 265-16.1 — Purpose of district.
§ 265-17.6 — Design standards.
§ 265-19.1 — Purpose of district.
§ 265-20.1 — Purpose of district.
§ 300-5 — Rules and regulations for commercial and junior commercial and recreational shellfishers.
§ 310-1 — Purpose.
§ 310-7 — Definitive plan.
§ 310-16 — Streets.
§ 310-31 — Safety requirements.
§ 320-5 — Exceptions.
§ 320-9 — Parking prohibited on certain streets.
§ 320-24 — State safety regulations prevail.
§ 320-29 — Violations and penalties.
340-1.5{85} — PUBLIC INTEREST
340-1.5{93} — SIGNIFICANT
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Salaries and compensation
§ 20-8 — Expenditure limitations.
§ 40-3 — Compensation; handling of fees.
§ 241-5 — Limitations on liability.
§ A400-1 — General Laws and Special Acts.
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Sales
§ 20-6 — Billing for sales and work done.
§ 77-7 — Sale of tax titles.
§ 138-1 — Operating hour restrictions.
§ 160-1 — Fees for services.
§ 186-3 — Findings.
§ 186-4 — Limitation on number of establishments.
§ 200-6 — Restrictions and limitations on soliciting and canvassing.
§ 212-2 — Computerized records.
§ 222-1 — Solid waste disposal and recycling program established; fees and charges.
§ 265-4.0 — Table of Principal and Accessory Uses.
§ 265-4.1 — Use definitions.
265-4.1C{2} — KENNEL
265-4.1C{6} — RETAIL STORE AND SALES
265-4.1C{9} — MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AND RENTAL
265-4.1C{11} — MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHT SERVICE
265-4.1C{21} — SHOPPING CENTER
265-4.1C{26} — PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
265-4.1C{29} — AUCTION GALLERY
265-4.1C{32} — MALL
265-4.1F{4} — MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION
265-4.1G{1} — LUMBER YARD
265-4.1G{2} — HEATING FUEL SALES AND SERVICE
265-4.1G{3} — HEAVY VEHICULAR SALES OR REPAIR GARAGE
§ 265-4.2 — Permitted uses.
§ 265-6.4 — Parking and loading area standards.
§ 265-6.5 — Parking lot layout and landscaping.
§ 265-10.4 — Prohibited signs.
§ 265-10.5 — Signs allowed without permit.
300-1{10} — COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN PERMIT (SHELLFISH OR SPECIALLY ENDORSED)
§ 300-6 — Rules and regulations for recreational permits.
§ 310-3 — Unapproved subdivisions.
§ A400-1 — General Laws and Special Acts.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1988 Revised General Bylaws to 2020 Code.
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Sanitary facilities
§ 235-1 — Sanitary facilities for subdivisions.
265-4.1A{2} — ACCESSORY APARTMENT
§ 265-4.3 — Accessory apartments.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1988 Revised General Bylaws to 2020 Code.
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Sanitation
§ 171-2 — Deposit of sanitary wastes; violations and penalties.
§ 235-1 — Sanitary facilities for subdivisions.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1988 Revised General Bylaws to 2020 Code.
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Schools
§ 7-6 — Familiarization with Town affairs; cooperation of officials.
§ 7-7 — Investigation of estimates; recommendations.
§ 20-8 — Expenditure limitations.
§ 186-1 — Public consumption prohibited.
§ 217-1 — Findings and intent.
§ 217-2 — Definitions.
§ 217-3 — Residency restrictions; violations and penalties; exceptions.
§ 217-4 — Sex offender restriction zone; exceptions; violations and penalties.
§ 217-6 — List/Map of areas covered.
§ 265-6.1 — Parking requirements.
§ 265-6.2 — Loading requirements.
§ 300-3 — Requirements to obtain licenses and permits.
§ 300-7 — Rules and regulations for commercial fisherman's licenses.
§ 310-22 — Sidewalks.
§ 320-9 — Parking prohibited on certain streets.
§ A400-1 — General Laws and Special Acts.
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Screens and screening
222-4{5} — CRT'S or CRT MATERIALS
222-4{7} — HAZARDOUS WASTE
265-4.1C{26} — PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
265-4.1F{4} — MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION
§ 265-4.4 — Open space residential design subdivisions.
§ 265-6.4 — Parking and loading area standards.
§ 265-6.5 — Parking lot layout and landscaping.
§ 265-8.4 — Outside storage.
§ 265-9.2 — Requirements for application.
§ 265-13.4 — Criteria for and conditions on special permits.
§ 265-17.6 — Design standards.
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Security standards
§ 105-6 — Alarm system regulations and requirements.
§ 115-8 — Licensing; fees.
§ 128-16 — Compliance required; revocation of permit.
§ 133-2 — Obstruction of ways.
§ 150-8 — Performance guarantee.
§ 150-10 — Operational performance standards.
§ 222-2 — Separation of recyclables and other materials; placement for removal; violations and penalties.
§ 235-1 — Sanitary facilities for subdivisions.
§ 256-10 — Security.
§ 265-4.4 — Open space residential design subdivisions.
§ 265-10.4 — Prohibited signs.
§ 265-13.4 — Criteria for and conditions on special permits.
§ 265-17.6 — Design standards.
§ 265-17.7 — Maintenance and discontinuance of use.
§ 265-20.1 — Purpose of district.
§ 310-1 — Purpose.
§ 310-8 — Subsequent action on definitive plan.
§ 340-6.1 — Purpose.
§ 340-6.2 — Authority.
§ 340-6.9 — Performance bond.
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Senior citizens
§ 300-2 — Classes of licenses and permits; fees.
§ 300-4 — Descriptions of permits and licenses.
§ 300-6 — Rules and regulations for recreational permits.
§ A400-1 — General Laws and Special Acts.
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Septic systems
§ 265-4.3 — Accessory apartments.
265-16.3{9} — LOT
§ 310-25 — Drainage.
§ 340-1.6 — Performance standards.
§ 340-3.4 — Notice of intent.
§ 340-4.8 — Septic systems.
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Septic tanks
§ 171-2 — Deposit of sanitary wastes; violations and penalties.
227-2{22} — WASTEWATER
265-16.3{11} — ON-SITE SYSTEM or DISPOSAL SYSTEM or ON-SITE SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM or SYSTEM
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Service stations
§ 265-6.1 — Parking requirements.
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Setbacks
§ 150-4 — Permits.
§ 150-7 — Requirements for permitted removals.
§ 265-4.4 — Open space residential design subdivisions.
§ 265-5.1 — Dimensional regulations in all districts.
§ 265-5.2 — Special provisions and exceptions to dimensional regulations.
§ 265-6.5 — Parking lot layout and landscaping.
§ 265-8.4 — Outside storage.
§ 265-9.2 — Requirements for application.
§ 265-11.3 — Average setbacks.
§ 265-17.3 — General conditions.
§ 265-17.6 — Design standards.
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Sex offenders
§ 200-5 — Limitations on license issuance.
§ 200-9 — Suspension and revocation of license.
Ch 217 — Sex Offenders
§ 217-1 — Findings and intent.
§ 217-2 — Definitions.
§ 217-3 — Residency restrictions; violations and penalties; exceptions.
§ 217-4 — Sex offender restriction zone; exceptions; violations and penalties.
§ 217-5 — General exception.
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Shopping centers
§ 265-4.0 — Table of Principal and Accessory Uses.
265-4.1C{21} — SHOPPING CENTER
§ 265-4.2 — Permitted uses.
§ 265-6.1 — Parking requirements.
§ 265-6.3 — General requirements.
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Shrubs
§ 150-10 — Operational performance standards.
§ 249-1 — Obstructions at intersections.
§ 265-6.5 — Parking lot layout and landscaping.
340-1.5{13} — AGRICULTURE
340-1.5{14} — ALTER
§ 340-1.6 — Performance standards.
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Signs
§ 48-10 — Notice to appear.
§ 72-10 — Written motions; seconds; withdrawal of motions.
§ 77-2 — Application for use.
§ 105-3 — Alarm system installation and permit requirements; fees.
§ 105-4 — Plan review.
§ 105-10 — Adoption of state regulations; violations and penalties; enforcement.
§ 105-20 — Violations and penalties; appeals; waivers.
§ 115-8 — Licensing; fees.
§ 128-14 — Signage.
§ 133-6 — Residential and commercial building permit fees.
§ 133-7 — Electrical inspections; violations and penalties; electrical fees.
§ 200-6 — Restrictions and limitations on soliciting and canvassing.
§ 222-1 — Solid waste disposal and recycling program established; fees and charges.
227-16A{3} — COMMON PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
§ 227-18 — Scope and applicability.
§ 265-3.3 — Discontinuation of nonconforming uses.
§ 265-5.2 — Special provisions and exceptions to dimensional regulations.
§ 265-9.2 — Requirements for application.
Ch 265 Art X — Signs
265-10.2{1} — ALTERATION OF A SIGN
265-10.2{2} — AREA OF A SIGN
265-10.2{3} — DIRECTORY SIGN
265-10.2{5} — MOBILE SIGNS
265-10.2{6} — MOVING SIGNS
265-10.2{7} — SIGN
265-10.2{8} — SIGN CLEARANCE
265-10.2{9} — SIGN HEIGHT
§ 265-10.3 — General provisions.
§ 265-10.4 — Prohibited signs.
§ 265-10.5 — Signs allowed without permit.
§ 265-10.6 — Signs allowed with permit from Building Inspector.
§ 265-10.7 — Signs requiring special permit from Zoning Board of Appeals.
§ 265-12.2 — Building permits; certificates of occupancy.
§ 265-17.4 — Permitted uses.
§ 265-17.6 — Design standards.
§ 310-20 — Shoulders.
§ 310-23 — Street signs.
§ 310-30 — Inspections.
320-1{5} — OFFICIAL TRAFFIC SIGNS
320-1{6} — PARKING
Ch 320 Art III — Traffic Signs, Signals, Markings and Zones
§ 320-6 — Interference with signs, signals and markings prohibited.
§ 320-7 — Obedience to signs, signals and markings required.
§ 320-9 — Parking prohibited on certain streets.
§ 320-12 — Official traffic signs.
§ 320-19 — Official traffic signs.
§ 320-21 — One-way streets designated.
§ 320-25 — Stop intersections.
§ 320-26 — Operation of vehicles at under- or overpasses and at intersections with islands
§ 320-27 — Divided roadways
§ 320-30 — Severability and repealer.
340-1.5{16} — APPLICANT
340-1.5{20} — AS-BUILT PLAN
340-1.5{30} — CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
340-1.5{37} — DATE OF ISSUANCE
340-1.5{40} — DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY (DOA)
340-1.5{71} — NOTICE OF INTENT
340-1.5{72} — NOTIFICATION TO ABUTTERS FORM
340-1.5{74} — ORDER OF CONDITIONS
340-1.5{88} — REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY
340-1.5{92} — SIGN OFF
§ 340-2.2 — Action by Commission.
§ 340-2.13 — Access to private property.
§ 340-2.14 — Enforcement.
§ 340-3.1 — Request for preliminary review.
§ 340-3.2 — Request for determination of applicability.
§ 340-3.4 — Notice of intent.
§ 340-3.8 — Certificate of compliance and partial certificate of compliance.
§ 340-4.1 — Standards for completeness of forms and plans.
§ 340-4.4 — New docks.
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Single family dwellings
§ 133-6 — Residential and commercial building permit fees.
265-4.1A{1} — SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
§ 340-3.4 — Notice of intent.
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Single-family dwellings
§ 265-4.0 — Table of Principal and Accessory Uses.
265-4.1A{2} — ACCESSORY APARTMENT
§ 265-4.2 — Permitted uses.
§ 265-4.3 — Accessory apartments.
§ 265-5.2 — Special provisions and exceptions to dimensional regulations.
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Site plan approval
§ 265-9.1 — Projects requiring site plan approval.
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Site plan review
265-4.1F{6} — COMMON DRIVEWAYS
Ch 265 Art IX — Site Plan Review
§ 265-9.1 — Projects requiring site plan approval.
§ 265-9.2 — Requirements for application.
§ 265-17.3 — General conditions.
§ 265-17.5 — Special permits.
§ 340-4.9 — Subdivisions and site plans.
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Site plans
§ 150-4 — Permits.
§ 150-5 — Determinations of exemption.
§ 150-7 — Requirements for permitted removals.
§ 227-15 — Findings and intent.
265-4.1F{6} — COMMON DRIVEWAYS
§ 265-4.4 — Open space residential design subdivisions.
Ch 265 Art IX — Site Plan Review
§ 265-9.1 — Projects requiring site plan approval.
§ 265-9.2 — Requirements for application.
§ 265-17.3 — General conditions.
§ 265-17.5 — Special permits.
§ 265-19.1 — Purpose of district.
§ 265-20.1 — Purpose of district.
§ 340-4.2 — Certification of plans.
§ 340-4.9 — Subdivisions and site plans.
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Sketch plans
§ 265-4.4 — Open space residential design subdivisions.
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Smoke
105-2{3} — FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
§ 105-9 — Fines for system malfunctions.
§ 105-15 — Definitions.
§ 105-19 — Maintenance of system.
§ 186-1 — Public consumption prohibited.
§ 265-4.0 — Table of Principal and Accessory Uses.
§ 265-4.1 — Use definitions.
§ 265-9.2 — Requirements for application.
§ 320-9 — Parking prohibited on certain streets.
§ 320-18 — Parking prohibitions; towing zones.
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Smoking
105-2{3} — FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
§ 105-9 — Fines for system malfunctions.
§ 105-15 — Definitions.
§ 105-19 — Maintenance of system.
§ 186-1 — Public consumption prohibited.
§ 265-4.0 — Table of Principal and Accessory Uses.
§ 265-4.1 — Use definitions.
§ 265-9.2 — Requirements for application.
§ 320-9 — Parking prohibited on certain streets.
§ 320-18 — Parking prohibitions; towing zones.
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Snow and ice removal
§ 265-16.6 — Wellhead protection regulations.
§ 320-29 — Violations and penalties.
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Soil erosion and sediment control
§ 227-15 — Findings and intent.
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Special permits
§ 227-18 — Scope and applicability.
§ 265-2.4 — Interpretation of Zoning Map.
§ 265-3.1 — Applicability of bylaw to existing uses or previously issued permits.
§ 265-3.2 — Impact of amendments on existing uses.
§ 265-4.0 — Table of Principal and Accessory Uses.
265-4.1F{4} — MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION
265-4.1F{6} — COMMON DRIVEWAYS
§ 265-4.2 — Permitted uses.
§ 265-4.3 — Accessory apartments.
§ 265-4.4 — Open space residential design subdivisions.
§ 265-5.2 — Special provisions and exceptions to dimensional regulations.
§ 265-7.5 — Reference to existing regulations.
§ 265-8.1 — Accessory uses.
§ 265-9.1 — Projects requiring site plan approval.
§ 265-9.2 — Requirements for application.
§ 265-10.7 — Signs requiring special permit from Zoning Board of Appeals.
§ 265-13.1 — Membership.
§ 265-13.2 — Procedures for action by Board of Appeals.
§ 265-13.4 — Criteria for and conditions on special permits.
§ 265-16.7 — Severability.
§ 265-17.4 — Permitted uses.
§ 265-17.5 — Special permits.
§ 265-17.6 — Design standards.
§ 265-20.3 — Additional uses
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Speed limits
§ 320-22 — Speed limits.
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Sprinklers
§ 105-1 — Purpose and scope.
§ 105-3 — Alarm system installation and permit requirements; fees.
§ 105-4 — Plan review.
§ 105-7 — Alarm tests and maintenance.
§ 105-9 — Fines for system malfunctions.
§ 310-26 — Water facilities.
§ A400-1 — General Laws and Special Acts.
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Sprinkler systems
§ 105-1 — Purpose and scope.
§ 105-3 — Alarm system installation and permit requirements; fees.
§ 105-4 — Plan review.
§ 105-7 — Alarm tests and maintenance.
§ A400-1 — General Laws and Special Acts.
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Standing committees
§ 20-3 — Estimates of annual appropriations.
§ 56-5 — Record books.
§ 56-6 — Expenditure of money.
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Steep slopes
§ 265-4.4 — Open space residential design subdivisions.
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Stop intersections
§ 320-25 — Stop intersections.
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Storage
§ 171-1 — Disposal of hazardous and radioactive wastes.
§ 230-9 — Storage of vehicles.
§ 265-4.1 — Use definitions.
265-4.1C{26} — PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
265-4.1D{4} — WAREHOUSE, SELF-STORAGE MINI-WAREHOUSE OR DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
265-4.1D{6} — CONTRACTOR'S YARD
265-4.1F{4} — MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION
265-4.1G{1} — LUMBER YARD
265-4.1G{2} — HEATING FUEL SALES AND SERVICE
265-4.1G{8} — STORAGE
§ 265-6.1 — Parking requirements.
§ 265-6.4 — Parking and loading area standards.
§ 265-8.4 — Outside storage.
§ 265-9.2 — Requirements for application.
265-16.3{16} — TREATMENT WORKS
§ 265-16.6 — Wellhead protection regulations.
§ 265-17.6 — Design standards.
§ 320-15 — Fees.
§ 320-16 — Liability for damages during removal or storage.
§ 320-17 — General prohibition towing zones.
§ 320-18 — Parking prohibitions; towing zones.
340-1.5{93} — SIGNIFICANT
§ 340-1.6 — Performance standards.
§ 340-4.1 — Standards for completeness of forms and plans.
§ 340-5.3 — Standards.
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Stormwater
Ch 227 — Stormwater Management
§ 227-1 — Findings and intent.
227-2{7} — ILLICIT DISCHARGE
227-2{8} — (MS4) or MUNICIPAL STORM DRAIN SYSTEM
227-2{10} — NON-STORMWATER DISCHARGE
227-2{14} — POLLUTANT
227-2{18} — STORMWATER
227-2{19} — STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
§ 227-7 — Prohibited activities.
Ch 227 Art II — Stormwater Management
§ 227-15 — Findings and intent.
§ 227-16 — Definitions.
227-16A{5} — LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES
227-16A{6} — MASSACHUSETTS STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
227-16A{7} — MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) or MUNICIPAL STORM DRAIN SYSTEM or MUNICIPAL STORM SEWER SYSTEM
227-16A{11} — REDEVELOPMENT
227-16A{12} — STORMWATER AUTHORITY
227-16A{13} — STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (BMP)
227-16A{14} — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
227-16A{15} — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
§ 227-17 — Authority.
§ 227-18 — Scope and applicability.
§ 227-19 — Administration.
§ 227-21 — Performance standards.
§ 227-22 — Waivers.
265-4.1F{6} — COMMON DRIVEWAYS
§ 265-4.4 — Open space residential design subdivisions.
265-16.3{19} — UTILITY; UTILITIES
§ 265-16.6 — Wellhead protection regulations.
§ 310-6 — Preliminary plan.
§ 310-8 — Subsequent action on definitive plan.
§ 310-25 — Drainage.
§ 340-1.6 — Performance standards.
Ch 340 Art V — Stormwater Management Guidelines and Requirements
§ 340-5.3 — Standards.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1988 Revised General Bylaws to 2020 Code.
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Stormwater management
Ch 227 — Stormwater Management
Ch 227 Art II — Stormwater Management
§ 227-16 — Definitions.
227-16A{5} — LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES
227-16A{6} — MASSACHUSETTS STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STANDARDS
227-16A{11} — REDEVELOPMENT
227-16A{14} — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
227-16A{15} — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
§ 227-17 — Authority.
§ 227-18 — Scope and applicability.
§ 227-19 — Administration.
§ 227-21 — Performance standards.
§ 227-22 — Waivers.
§ 265-4.4 — Open space residential design subdivisions.
§ 310-6 — Preliminary plan.
Ch 340 Art V — Stormwater Management Guidelines and Requirements
§ 340-5.3 — Standards.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1988 Revised General Bylaws to 2020 Code.
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Swimming pools
§ 133-8 — Swimming pool enclosures.
§ 227-8 — Exemptions.
§ 265-6.1 — Parking requirements.
340-1.5{80} — POND