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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to promote open space residential development. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote open space residential development by amending the Massachusetts General Laws. It prohibits zoning ordinances or bylaws from prohibiting or unreasonably regulating the use of land for open space residential development in any district zoned for residential use. The bill also modifies the definition of "open space residential development" to clarify that it involves the clustering of buildings and accessory uses, separated by intervening open land, with the open land being conveyed to the municipality, a non-profit organization focused on conservation, or a corporation or trust owned by the property owners.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2342 (on 03/15/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1148 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1148.pdf |
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