Chapter 40R: Section 1. Purpose

Section 1. It is the purpose of this chapter to encourage smart growth and increased housing production in Massachusetts. Smart growth is a principle of land development that emphasizes mixing land uses, increases the availability of affordable housing by creating a range of housing opportunities in neighborhoods, takes advantage of compact design, fosters distinctive and attractive communities, preserves open space, farmland, natural beauty and critical environmental areas, strengthens existing communities, provides a variety of transportation choices, makes development decisions predictable, fair and cost effective and encourages community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions

Public Hearing Agenda / Handout Information - September 6, 2006

Form-Based Code Presentation - September 6, 2006

Developable Land Plan of District

Residential Density Plan

Smart Growth Zoning Plan

Massachusetts General Law - Chapter 40R