Bill > H4152

This bill grants the city of Medford the authority to require and review institutional master plans (IMPs) for certain types of institutions within its boundaries. An institutional master plan is defined as a comprehensive land-use and development plan that covers all land owned or used by an institution, outlining potential growth and development over multiple years or phases. Specifically, the bill allows Medford to create local legislation mandating master plan reviews for hospitals, health care institutions, colleges, universities, and non-profit educational corporations, despite existing state laws that might otherwise restrict such local regulation. The purpose of this legislation is to promote coordinated and predictable development of large-scale institutional facilities, providing a mechanism for the community to review and approve development strategies while offering institutions a clear pathway for planned growth. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, giving Medford a new tool to manage and guide institutional expansion within its municipal boundaries.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4152