Wrentham City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
General Provisions
§ 390-1.1 Title.
These Zoning Bylaws shall be known as the "Wrentham Zoning Bylaws (1978)."
§ 390-1.2 Purpose.
These Zoning Bylaws are adopted for the following purposes:
A.
To ensure realization of the general statement of purpose declared in MGL c. 40A, § 2A;[1] and
[1]
Editor's Note: So in original; apparently refers to the purpose statement found in Section 2A of Chapter 808 of the Acts of 1975, which has not been codified in the Massachusetts General Laws.
B.
To protect the right of every resident of the Town of Wrentham to clean air and water; freedom from excessive and unnecessary noise or odor; and to the natural, scenic, historic, and aesthetic qualities of his/her environment as declared in Article XLIX of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and
C.
To permit and ensure planned, orderly growth in the Town of Wrentham; and
D.
To provide for compatible development and best use of the Town's land and resources; and
E.
To provide adequate housing and services to residents, visitors, and employees in the Town of Wrentham.
§ 390-1.3 Authority.
These Zoning Bylaws are adopted by authority of Amendment 89 of the Massachusetts State Constitution, as that authority may be limited or regulated by Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws.
§ 390-1.4 Repealer.
These Zoning Bylaws supersede and repeal all prior Zoning Bylaws and amended Zoning Bylaws.
§ 390-1.5 Basic requirements.
In accordance with General Laws c. 40A, and notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, this bylaw shall not prohibit or restrict the use of land or structures for religious purposes or for educational purposes on land owned or leased by the commonwealth, or any of its agencies, subdivisions, or bodies political, or by a religious sect or denomination or by a nonprofit educational corporation.
§ 390-1.6 Enforcement.
The Building Inspector, as zoning agent, or a duly appointed zoning enforcement officer, appointed in accordance with MGL c. 40A, § 7, shall be charged with the enforcement of these Zoning Bylaws. The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall, upon reasonable request, determine whether any proposed or existing use is permitted under these Zoning Bylaws. Any person aggrieved by that determination may appeal to the Board of Appeals in accordance with Article XI.
§ 390-1.7 Violations and penalties.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any section of this bylaw shall be fined not more than $300 for each offense as provided in MGL c. 40A, § 7, as amended. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
A.
Non-Criminal disposition. In addition to the procedure for enforcement as described in § 390-1.7, the provisions of these bylaws may also be enforced by the Building Commissioner by non-criminal complaint pursuant to the provisions of MGL c. 40, § 21D. Each day on which a violation exists shall be deemed to be a separate offense. The penalty for violation of any provision of these bylaws shall be $100 for the first offense and $300 for the second and each subsequent offense.
[Added 11-16-2020 STM by Art. 16]
§ 390-1.8 Fees.
The Planning Board and the Board of Appeals may establish reasonable fees under the provisions of MGL c. 40, § 22F for any licenses or permits issued pursuant to this bylaw.
