Bill > H2068

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to require individuals appealing the granting of zoning relief or the denial of zoning enforcement to establish that they are "aggrieved" by the decision. The bill specifies that being an abutter or an abutter to an abutter within 300 feet does not, by itself, make someone an aggrieved party. The bill also requires appellants, other than the applicant challenging permit conditions, to file an affidavit within 60 days of filing the appeal, detailing the specific harm to their property interest and identifying supporting witnesses and documents. If the appeal alleges technical impacts like traffic or drainage, the affidavit must include an expert's opinion on the impact to the appellant's property.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2068