Section 13. A city or town may apply to the department for approval of an existing zoning district as a smart growth zoning district if it meets the requirements for such a district, including the affordability requirements and the density requirements. The application shall be the same as for a new smart growth zoning district. Upon approval, a city or town with an existing district shall become entitled to the one-time density bonus payments upon the construction of new units within the smart growth zoning district and preference of capital expenditure funds, as provided in section 9, from the date of approval, but shall not be eligible for zoning incentive payments.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title VII - Cities, Towns and Districts
Chapter 40r - Smart Growth Zoning and Housing Production
Section 3 - Smart Growth Zoning Districts and Starter Home Zoning Districts
Section 4 - Letter of Eligibility
Section 5 - Information in Application for Determination of Eligibility
Section 6 - Minimum Requirements for Smart Growth Zoning District or Starter Home Zoning District
Section 7 - Certificate of Compliance
Section 8 - Comprehensive Housing Plan
Section 10 - Adoption of Design Standards
Section 12 - Administration, Review, and Reporting