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State of Massachusetts Affordable Housing Zoning – by Special Use Permit Ordinance

Regulations
Zoning    Affordable Housing    
Massachusetts
2004
State
Urban | Suburban | Rural
This statute authorizes the issuance of special permits authorizing increases in the permissible density of populations, provided that the applicant provide housing for persons of “low or moderate income. This statute authorizes zoning ordinances or by-laws to provide for special permits for uses that are in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance or bylaw. Such permits may also impose conditions, safeguards and limitations on time or use.