Hanson ADU Bylaw Analysis
1 AG DISAPPROVALProvision-by-provision analysis of Hanson's ADU bylaw against Massachusetts Chapter 150 and 760 CMR 71.00. 1 inconsistent provision identified.
Hanson Bylaw Consistency
Hanson Zoning Bylaw — Town Meeting Article · Last updated 2025 (AG partial disapproval)
Last reviewed: June 1, 2025
What This Means
Hanson had its site plan review process disapproved by the AG in June 2025 for functioning as a de facto special permit. A deed restriction requirement remains under review. The remaining provisions — size limits, detached ADUs, parking, and owner-occupancy — are consistent with Chapter 150.
Permit Activity
2 of 3 approved (67%)Share of 2025 applications approved in 2025
Data Provenance
Reviewed: June 1, 2025
AG action: June 1, 2025 source
Bylaw source: Zoning Bylaw · retrieved February 19, 2026
Version date not published; analysis based on publicly available text retrieved February 19, 2026
6 provisions analyzed against Chapter 150
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