A.
The purpose of these bylaws are declared to be:
(1)
To promote the public health, safety and welfare.
(2)
To encourage the most appropriate use of land.
(3)
To prevent overcrowding of land.
(4)
To conserve the value of land and buildings.
(5)
To lessen congestion of traffic.
(6)
To prevent undue concentration of population.
(7)
To provide for adequate light and air.
(8)
To reduce the hazards from fire and other danger.
(9)
To assist in the economical provision of transportation,
water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities.
(10)
To preserve and increase the amenities of the Town.
B.
In their interpretation and application the provisions
of these bylaws shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted
for the promotion of these purposes.
[Amended 5-2-1978 ATM, Art. 67]
This bylaw shall be enforced by the Building
Inspector provided in MGL c. 40A, § 7.
[Amended 5-2-1978 ATM, Art. 67]
[Amended 5-2-1978 ATM, Art. 67]
This bylaw may be amended from time to time
at an Annual or Special Town Meeting in accord with the provisions
of MGL c. 40A, § 5.
The invalidity of any section or provision of
this bylaw shall not invalidate any other section or provision thereof.
[Amended 5-2-1978 ATM, Art. 67]
These bylaws shall take effect upon their passage
by the Town Meeting.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Section 9, adopted
11-28-1988 STM, Art. 2, which imposed a one-year moratorium on building
and which immediately followed this section, has been omitted due
to its expiration.
