Special Permit Requirement
Appears InconsistentDuxbury, Plymouth County
Process & Administration📋
What This Means for Your Project
This provision appears inconsistent with G.L. c. 40A §3 and is subject to statutory override. However, it may still appear in Duxbury's local code and could create confusion during the permitting process. Builders should be prepared to cite state law if this comes up.
State Law
MGL c.40A §3 — ADUs that meet state requirements must be allowed by right with no special permit or variance.
Local Bylaw
Old bylaw requires special permit from Board of Appeals for ADUs.
Impact on Your Project
State law requires by-right permitting. Unenforceable.
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