Index: A
Abandonment
Accessory buildings and structures
135-102{1}—
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
135-102{36}—
BUILDING COVERAGE
135-102{185}—
SHED
ยงย 135-702—
Landscaping and buffer zones.
ยงย 135-711—
Site plan review (SPR) of multifamily, apartment, business and commercial developments.
135-1602{4}—
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY ACCESSORY BUILDING
135-1602{6}—
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TOWER
ยงย 135-1604—
Application for special permit.
ยงย 135-1606—
Accessory buildings.
Accessory uses
ยงย 5.400.020—
License required; application.
135-102{2}—
ACCESSORY USE
135-102{49}—
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT
ยงย 135-504—
Accessory uses for scientific research and development authorized as special permit.
ยงย 135-602—
Accessory uses; conditions.
ยงย 135-603—
Permitted accessory uses in residential districts.
ยงย 135-605—
Accessory uses in business and commercial districts.
ยงย 135-701—
Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations: Notes.
ยงย 135-703—
Additional front yard requirements.
ยงย 135-1308—
Accessory use.
ยงย ZDL-1—
Disposition of legislation.
Adult entertainment
Advertising
ยงย 2.200.050—
Authority to manage Town property and affairs.
ยงย 2.720.030—
Powers, in general.
ยงย 5.100.020—
Applications; publication fees.
ยงย 5.400.020—
License required; application.
ยงย 5.500.050—
Expense of hearing; deposit required.
ยงย 5.500.060—
Notice requirements; public hearing.
ยงย 5.560.070—
Expense of hearing; deposit required.
ยงย 5.560.080—
Notice of hearing; conditions warranting denial of license.
ยงย 5.565.050—
Solicitation and canvassing.
ยงย 5.575.060—
Use for advertising prohibited.
ยงย 9.400.010—
Placement of advertising matter restricted.
135-102{26}—
BILLBOARD
135-102{73}—
DIGITAL/ELECTRONIC BILLBOARD
135-102{169}—
PUBLIC HEARING
135-102{188}—
SIGN
ยงย 135-503—
Special permit procedures.
ยงย 135-604—
Uses not considered accessory in residential districts (not allowed).
ยงย 135-615-13—
Signage and advertising devices within the Braintree-Weymouth Landing District.
135-615-13(1){3}—
SIGN
ยงย 135-901—
Purpose.
135-902{1}—
ACCESSORY SIGN
135-902{4}—
COMMERCIAL SIGN
135-902{12}—
NONACCESSORY SIGN
135-902{15}—
ON-PREMISES SIGN
135-902{21}—
SIGN
135-902{24}—
WINDOW SIGN
ยงย 135-903—
Residential areas.
ยงย 135-904.1—
General business area.
ยงย 135-904.2—
Highway business area.
ยงย 135-904.5—
Special regulations for gasoline service stations and repair garages only.
ยงย 135-908—
Administration.
ยงย 135-909—
Nonconforming signs.
ยงย 135-910-05—
Special permit criteria.
Advisory Board
ยงย 2.220.040—
Powers and duties of Director of Public Works.
ยงย 2.735.040—
Council on Elder Affairs Advisory Board.
Ch 2.740—
Department of Public Works Advisory Board
ยงย 2.740.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.740.020—
Powers, in general.
ยงย 8.400.030—
Garbage placed for collection to be in custody of Town; violations and penalties.
ยงย 8.500.020—
Applicability.
ยงย 13.08.040—
Violations and penalties.
ยงย 13.12.130—
Fees for testing and inspection.
Affordable housing
Air pollution
Alarm systems
ยงย 1.08.030—
Fines and penalties to inure to use of Town.
ยงย 2.530.020—
Powers and duties, in general.
ยงย 2.560.020—
Powers and duties, in general.
Ch 8.100—
Burglar Alarm Systems
ยงย 8.100.010—
Purpose.
8.100.020{1}—
AUTOMATIC DIALING DEVICE
8.100.020{2}—
BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM
8.100.020{3}—
FALSE ALARM
ยงย 8.100.030—
Control and curtailment of signals emitted by alarm systems.
ยงย 8.100.040—
Violations and penalties.
Ch 8.300—
Fire Alarm and Fire Protection Systems
ยงย 8.300.010—
Purpose.
8.300.020{1}—
ALARM ACTUATING
8.300.020{3}—
FALSE ALARM
8.300.020{4}—
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
8.300.020{5}—
FIRE ALARM SERVICE COMPANY
8.300.020{6}—
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
8.300.020{7}—
FIRE WATCH
8.300.020{8}—
MANUAL DEVICE
8.300.020{9}—
SERVICE INDIVIDUAL
8.300.020{10}—
SIGNALING CIRCUIT
8.300.020{12}—
STANDBY BATTERY
8.300.020{13}—
SUPERVISORY CIRCUIT
8.300.020{14}—
TYPE I SYSTEM
ยงย 8.300.040—
Special fire alarm signal services; permit required.
ยงย 8.300.050—
Special fire alarm signal services; access.
ยงย 8.300.060—
False alarms; fines.
ยงย 8.300.070—
Key box required.
ยงย 8.300.080—
Underground installation required.
ยงย 8.300.100—
Fire alarm systems; testing and maintenance.
ยงย A-1—
List of legislative acts accepted.
ยงย D-1—
Bylaw List and Disposition Table
ยงย DT-1—
Derivation Table of Town Bylaws to 2013 Code
135-102{90}—
ESSENTIAL SERVICE
Alcoholic beverages
ยงย CC-5-7—
Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections
ยงย 2.265.020—
Powers and duties of Board.
ยงย 5.400.030—
Operation of amusement devices.
5.450.010{1}—
FOOD
ยงย 5.450.020—
Applicability.
Ch 9.200—
Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
ยงย 9.200.020—
Consumption in public prohibited.
ยงย 9.200.030—
Evidence of violation.
ยงย DT-1—
Derivation Table of Town Bylaws to 2013 Code
Amusements
ยงย 1.08.030—
Fines and penalties to inure to use of Town.
Ch 5.400—
Amusement Games
5.400.010{1}—
AMUSEMENT DEVICE ROOM
5.400.010{2}—
AMUSEMENT GAME
ยงย 5.400.020—
License required; application.
ยงย 5.400.030—
Operation of amusement devices.
ยงย 5.400.040—
Inspection of premises.
ยงย 6.100.190—
Displaying nondomesticated animals for entertainment.
ยงย DT-1—
Derivation Table of Town Bylaws to 2013 Code
ยงย DL-1—
Disposition of legislation.
Ch 135—
Zoning Ordinances
135-102{12}—
AMUSEMENT OR ASSEMBLY, PLACE OF
ยงย 135-503—
Special permit procedures.
ยงย 135-806—
Schedule of off-street parking requirements.
ยงย 135-814—
Off-street loading and unloading areas.
Animals
Town of Braintree, MA
ยงย 1.08.030—
Fines and penalties to inure to use of Town.
Ch 2.505—
Animal Control Officer
ยงย 2.505.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.505.020—
Powers, in general.
Ch 2.510—
Animal Inspector
ยงย 2.510.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.510.020—
Compensation.
ยงย 2.510.030—
Powers, in general.
5.700.020{3}—
BUILDING
Ch 6.100—
Dogs and Other Animals
6.100.020{4}—
RESTRAINT
ยงย 6.100.030—
Dog license required.
ยงย 6.100.070—
Animal nuisances designated.
ยงย 6.100.080—
Quarantining dogs that bite or diseased animals.
ยงย 6.100.100—
Complaint against unresponsive owner or keeper.
ยงย 6.100.140—
Confinement of female dogs in heat.
ยงย 6.100.160—
Disposal of dead animals.
ยงย 6.100.170—
Feeding wild animals.
ยงย 6.100.180—
Violations and penalties.
ยงย 6.100.190—
Displaying nondomesticated animals for entertainment.
Ch 6.200—
Migratory Waterfowl
ยงย 6.200.050—
Violations and penalties.
12.20.100{12}—
RARE SPECIES
ยงย B-1—
List of statutory references.
ยงย D-1—
Bylaw List and Disposition Table
ยงย DT-1—
Derivation Table of Town Bylaws to 2013 Code
ยงย DL-1—
Disposition of legislation.
Ch 135—
Zoning Ordinances
135-102{9}—
AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND FLORICULTURE
135-102{13}—
ANIMAL CLINIC OR HOSPITAL
135-102{35}—
BUILDING
ยงย 135-609—
Watershed Protection District.
ยงย 135-806—
Schedule of off-street parking requirements.
ยงย 135-814—
Off-street loading and unloading areas.
ยงย 135-905—
Illumination.
ยงย 135-1101—
Establishment of standards.
135-1103{16}—
NOISE POLLUTION
ยงย 135-1104—
Prohibited acts.
Antennas
Apartments
ยงย 5.590.010—
Purpose.
ยงย 8.300.100—
Fire alarm systems; testing and maintenance.
ยงย 9.800.020—
Residency restrictions.
ยงย 12.08.050—
Obstruction of fire lanes prohibited; violations and penalties.
ยงย A-1—
List of legislative acts accepted.
Ch 135—
Zoning Ordinances
135-102{14}—
APARTMENT HOUSE
135-102{62}—
CONVERSION OF CONVALESCENT HOME OR NURSING HOME
ยงย 135-614—
Conversion of convalescent home or nursing home.
ยงย 135-615-06—
General requirements.
ยงย 135-711—
Site plan review (SPR) of multifamily, apartment, business and commercial developments.
ยงย 135-904.1—
General business area.
ยงย ZDL-1—
Disposition of legislation.
Appeals
ยงย CC-5-5—
Department of Planning and Community Development
ยงย 2.200.030—
Authority over legal affairs, in general.
ยงย 2.595.020—
Powers and duties, in general.
Ch 2.705—
Zoning Board of Appeals
ยงย 2.705.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.705.020—
Term of office.
ยงย 2.705.030—
Powers, in general.
ยงย 2.745.020—
Powers, in general.
ยงย 2.755.050—
Hearings.
ยงย 2.755.060—
Appeals.
ยงย 3.130.050—
Fee billing; delinquencies; collections.
ยงย 5.200.040—
Denial, revocation or suspension of license or permit for nonpayment of municipal charges.
ยงย 12.20.060—
Outside professional services.
ยงย 12.20.070—
Coordination with other boards.
ยงย 12.20.160—
Appeals.
ยงย 13.14.050—
Enforcement; violations and penalties.
135-102{164}—
PERMIT GRANTING AUTHORITY
ยงย 135-202—
Appeals to the Zoning Board of Appeal (for variance see ยงย 135-406).
ยงย 135-204—
Zoning Board of Appeal.
ยงย 135-205—
Repetitive petitions.
ยงย 135-401—
Permit granting authority.
ยงย 135-403—
Alterations or reconstruction of nonconforming structures or uses.
ยงย 135-406—
Variances.
ยงย 135-503—
Special permit procedures.
ยงย 135-701—
Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations: Notes.
ยงย 135-709—
Height restrictions.
ยงย 135-711—
Site plan review (SPR) of multifamily, apartment, business and commercial developments.
ยงย 135-806—
Schedule of off-street parking requirements.
ยงย 135-901—
Purpose.
135-902{8}—
GENERAL BUSINESS AREA
ยงย 135-903—
Residential areas.
ยงย 135-904.1—
General business area.
ยงย 135-904.2—
Highway business area.
ยงย 135-904.4—
Open space and conservancy areas.
ยงย 135-904.5—
Special regulations for gasoline service stations and repair garages only.
ยงย 135-905—
Illumination.
ยงย 135-908—
Administration.
135-1103{3}—
BUSINESS
135-1103{4}—
COMMERCIAL
ยงย 135-1111—
Appeals.
ยงย 135-1304—
Applications
ยงย 135-1501—
Amendments.
ยงย 135-1603—
Jurisdiction.
Appeals board
Appointments
ยงย CC-1-7—
Definitions
ยงย CC-2-2—
Council President
ยงย CC-2-3—
Prohibitions
ยงย CC-2-8—
Officers appointed by Town Council
ยงย CC-2-10—
Council review of certain appointments
ยงย CC-3-1—
Mayor: qualifications; term of office; compensation
ยงย CC-3-3—
Appointments by the Mayor
ยงย CC-3-4—
Removal or suspension of certain officials
ยงย CC-3-5—
Temporary appointments to Town offices
ยงย CC-3-8—
Temporary absence of the Mayor
ยงย CC-3-9—
Delegation of authority by Mayor
ยงย CC-4-2—
School Committee chair
ยงย CC-4-5—
School Committee powers and duties
ยงย CC-4-6—
Filling of vacancies
ยงย CC-5-2—
Merit principle
ยงย CC-5-3—
Department of Public Works
ยงย CC-5-4—
Department of Municipal Finance
ยงย CC-5-5—
Department of Planning and Community Development
ยงย CC-5-6—
Department of Human Resources
ยงย CC-5-7—
Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections
ยงย CC-5-8—
Other departments
ยงย CC-7-9—
Ineligible measures
ยงย CC-7-13—
Filling of vacancies in certain elected offices
ยงย CC-8-5—
Periodic review of Charter and ordinances
ยงย CC-8-6—
Uniform procedures governing multiple member bodies
ยงย CC-8-11—
Certificate of election or appointment
ยงย CC-8-15—
Notice of vacancies
ยงย CC-9-2—
Continuation of government and administration
ยงย CC-9-5—
Time of taking effect
ยงย 2.200.020—
Control of activities not otherwise delegated.
ยงย 2.200.070—
Procedure to suspend or remove certain persons.
ยงย 2.200.080—
Appointment.
ยงย 2.205.030—
Standard provisions.
ยงย 2.205.040—
Duties of all Town officers.
ยงย 2.205.055—
Authority to establish fees.
ยงย 2.205.060—
Authority to establish regulations.
ยงย 2.206.010—
Appointment of office restricted.
ยงย 2.206.020—
Eligibility for appointment.
ยงย 2.207.010—
Appointment and term.
ยงย 2.208.020—
Powers of Acting Mayor.
ยงย 2.209.010—
Appointment.
ยงย 2.209.020—
Powers and duties.
ยงย 2.220.020—
Appointment of Director of Public Works.
ยงย 2.220.030—
Term of office of Director of Public Works.
ยงย 2.220.040—
Powers and duties of Director of Public Works.
ยงย 2.230.020—
Appointment of Director.
ยงย 2.250.020—
Appointment of Director.
ยงย 2.265.020—
Powers and duties of Board.
ยงย 2.290.010—
Appointment of Town Solicitor.
ยงย 2.290.030—
Powers and duties.
ยงย 2.300.030—
Powers, in general.
ยงย 2.310.010—
Appointment, term and salary.
ยงย 2.310.020—
Powers, in general.
ยงย 2.320.010—
Appointment, term and salary.
ยงย 2.320.020—
Powers and duties.
ยงย 2.330.010—
Appointment, term and salary.
ยงย 2.500.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.505.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.510.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.515.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.520.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.530.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.550.010—
Establishment, term of office.
ยงย 2.560.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.570.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.575.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.585.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.590.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.595.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.600.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.610.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.615.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.620.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.630.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.630.030—
Assistant Treasurer/Collector.
ยงย 2.640.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.645.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.700.010—
Standard provisions for other officials and multiple member bodies.
ยงย 2.705.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.710.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.715.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.720.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.725.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.730.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.735.020—
Appointment of Director.
ยงย 2.735.040—
Council on Elder Affairs Advisory Board.
ยงย 2.740.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.745.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.750.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.755.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.760.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.760.020—
Composition; term of office; filling vacancies.
ยงย 2.765.020—
Powers, in general.
ยงย 2.770.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.775.010—
Establishment; political designation.
ยงย 2.780.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 3.100.070—
Fees and charges by municipal agencies.
13.12.030{16}—
DIRECTOR
ยงย A-1—
List of legislative acts accepted.
ยงย B-1—
List of statutory references.
ยงย D-1—
Bylaw List and Disposition Table
ยงย 135-204—
Zoning Board of Appeal.
ยงย 135-501—
Special permit granting authority (SPGA).
Assessments
ยงย CC-9-4—
Effect on obligations, taxes, etc.
ยงย 2.320.020—
Powers and duties.
ยงย 2.515.020—
Powers and duties, in general.
ยงย 2.630.020—
Powers and duties, in general.
ยงย 3.130.050—
Fee billing; delinquencies; collections.
ยงย 5.200.010—
Purpose.
ยงย 5.200.030—
Persons delinquent in payment of municipal charges.
ยงย 5.200.040—
Denial, revocation or suspension of license or permit for nonpayment of municipal charges.
ยงย 5.570.050—
Waiting period.
ยงย 6.100.050—
License violations and penalties.
ยงย 8.100.040—
Violations and penalties.
ยงย 8.400.050—
Removal of vehicles impeding collection of solid waste and recyclable materials.
ยงย 12.04.040—
Removal of vehicles interfering with snow removal.
ยงย 12.04.080—
Temporary repairs in private ways.
ยงย 12.20.050—
Notice and hearings.
ยงย 13.12.150—
Enforcement.
ยงย A-1—
List of legislative acts accepted.
ยงย B-1—
List of statutory references.
ยงย 135-610—
Cluster Zoning I, II, III.
Assessor
ยงย CC-5-4—
Department of Municipal Finance
ยงย 2.230.010—
Department established.
Ch 2.515—
Deputy Assessor
ยงย 2.515.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.515.020—
Powers and duties, in general.
ยงย 2.630.020—
Powers and duties, in general.
Ch 2.710—
Board of Assessors
ยงย 2.710.010—
Establishment.
ยงย 2.710.020—
Term of office.
ยงย 2.710.030—
Compensation.
ยงย 2.710.040—
Powers, in general.
ยงย 3.130.050—
Fee billing; delinquencies; collections.
ยงย 5.100.020—
Applications; publication fees.
ยงย 5.400.020—
License required; application.
ยงย B-1—
List of statutory references.
ยงย 135-503—
Special permit procedures.