Massachusetts General Laws
Title VII - Cities, Towns and Districts
Chapter 40r - Smart Growth Zoning and Housing Production

Section 1 - Purpose - Section 1. It is the purpose of this chapter to...

Section 2 - Definitions - Section 2. As used in this chapter, the following words...

Section 3 - Smart Growth Zoning Districts and Starter Home Zoning Districts - Section 3. In its zoning ordinance or by-law, a city...

Section 4 - Letter of Eligibility - Section 4. (a) Upon application by a city or town,...

Section 5 - Information in Application for Determination of Eligibility - Section 5. The chief executive of a city or town...

Section 6 - Minimum Requirements for Smart Growth Zoning District or Starter Home Zoning District - Section 6. (a) A proposed smart growth zoning district or...

Section 7 - Certificate of Compliance - Section 7. (a) On or before October 1 of each...

Section 8 - Comprehensive Housing Plan - Section 8. A city or town shall submit to the...

Section 9 - Payments From Trust Fund or Other Funds; Density Bonus Payment; Use of Discretionary Funds - Section 9. Each city or town with an approved smart...

Section 10 - Adoption of Design Standards - Section 10. A city or town may adopt, in accordance...

Section 11 - Application for Approval of Projects; Approval; Review; Complaint; Bond; Jurisdiction and Priority; Validity and Effect of Project Approval - Section 11. (a) A city or town may incorporate provisions...

Section 12 - Administration, Review, and Reporting - Section 12. The department shall be responsible for the administration,...

Section 13 - Existing Zoning District - Section 13. A city or town may apply to the...

Section 14 - Repayment - Section 14. (a) If, within 3 years, no construction of...