This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Zoning Bylaw for the Town of Medfield, Massachusetts," which herein is called "this Zoning Bylaw."

This Zoning Bylaw is adopted by virtue of and pursuant to the authority granted to the Town of Medfield by MGL c. 40A, as now existing or hereafter amended, herein called the "Zoning Act."

The purpose of this Bylaw is to promote the health, safety, convenience and welfare of the inhabitants of Medfield by lessening congestion in the streets; securing safety from fires, panic, or other danger; providing adequate light and air; preventing the overcrowding of land; avoiding undue congestion of population; facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements; and by other means in accordance with a comprehensive Master Plan prepared during the years 1963 and 1964 and since continuously updated.

There shall be an elected Planning Board consisting of five members according to MGL c. 41, § 81A, and one associate member to be appointed by the Planning Board.