Bill > H1092

This bill aims to promote open space residential development by prohibiting unreasonable zoning ordinance and by-law restrictions. The key provisions include: 1. No zoning ordinance or by-law shall prohibit or unreasonably regulate the use of land for open space residential development in any district zoned for residential use. 2. The term "open space residential development" is defined as a residential development where buildings and accessory uses are clustered, with intervening open land that is at least equal in area to the land required for the total number of units or buildings. This open land can be conveyed to the city/town, a non-profit organization, or a corporation/trust owned by the owners of the lots or residential units. 3. If the open land is not conveyed to the city/town, a restriction must be recorded to ensure the land is kept in an open or natural state and not developed for residential use or accessory uses like parking or roadways.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1092