Section 40R:5 - Information in application for determination of eligibilityThe chief executive of a city or town desiring to adopt a smart growth zoning district ordinance or by-law shall submit the necessary materials to the department for a preliminary determination of eligibility for approval. The information in the application shall:
(a) identify and describe the boundaries of the proposed smart growth zoning district;(b) identify and describe the developable land area within the proposed smart growth zoning district;(c) identify and describe other residential development opportunities for infill housing and the residential re-use of existing buildings and underutilized buildings within already developed areas;(d) include any comprehensive housing plan or housing production plan previously adopted by the city town or, if the city or town has no comprehensive housing plan or housing production plan, a housing production summary, as set forth in section 8;(e) include a copy of the proposed smart growth district ordinance or by-law;(f) by narrative and exhibits, establish the elements set forth in section 6.Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40R, § 5
Amended by Acts 2022 , c. 268, §§ 55, 56 eff. 11/10/2022.Amended by Acts 2016 , c. 219, § 48, eff. 1/1/2017.Added by Acts 2004 , c. 149, § 92, eff. 7/1/2004.