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MA H1768

MA H1768
Relative to municipal form based codes


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the use of form-based zoning in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the use of form-based zoning in cities and towns in Massachusetts. Form-based zoning is a type of zoning that focuses on the physical form of buildings and their relationship to public spaces, rather than just on the permitted uses of the land. The bill allows form-based zoning to regulate elements such as building type, materials, heights, frontage, street design, and public open spaces. It also allows for the integration of standards for new and existing streets, sidewalks, use, and dimensional requirements into a single "regulating plan" document.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 01/23/2020)

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