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MA H2263
MA H2263Relative to public hearing notification for variances from the terms of the applicable zoning ordinance or by-law
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to public hearing notifications for variances from the terms of the certain zoning ordinances or by-laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 10 of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws to require additional public hearing notifications for zoning variance requests. Specifically, the bill mandates that for each public hearing held after the initial hearing regarding a variance from zoning ordinances or by-laws, all meeting notifications, publications, mailings, and postings must be sent to all parties with a potential interest in the matter. This means that property owners, abutters, and other stakeholders would receive multiple notifications throughout the variance review process, ensuring they have repeated opportunities to be informed about and potentially comment on proposed zoning changes. The amendment aims to increase transparency and public participation in local zoning decision-making by expanding notification requirements beyond just the initial public hearing.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4776 (on 11/24/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2263 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2263.pdf |
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