Upton ADU Bylaw Analysis
2 AG DISAPPROVALSProvision-by-provision analysis of Upton's ADU bylaw against Massachusetts Chapter 150 and 760 CMR 71.00. 2 inconsistent provisions identified.
Upton Bylaw Consistency
Upton Zoning Bylaw (AG Decision Case #11658, June 9, 2025) · Last updated 2025 (AG partially disapproved June 2025)
Last reviewed: June 9, 2025
What This Means
Upton had 2 provisions disapproved by the AG in June 2025. The AG struck the limitation of by-right ADUs to residential districts only and the special permit requirement in non-residential districts. The incomplete ADU definition and special permit criteria bleed-through remain under review.
Permit Activity
4 of 5 approved (80%)Share of 2025 applications approved in 2025
Data Provenance
Reviewed: June 9, 2025
AG action: June 9, 2025 source
Bylaw source: Zoning Bylaw · retrieved February 19, 2026
Version date not published; analysis based on publicly available text retrieved February 19, 2026
7 provisions analyzed against Chapter 150
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