The Town of Whately Zoning Bylaw is hereby adopted pursuant to the Zoning Act, Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, and the Home Rule Amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution.

The purpose of this Zoning Bylaw is to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Whately; to conserve the value of land and buildings, including the protection of natural resources and the prevention of pollution; to encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the Town; to facilitate the adequate provision of public services; to secure safety from fire, flood and other dangers; to encourage housing for residents of all income levels; and to provide for all other purposes authorized under the Zoning Act.