Connecticut Statutory Requirements
Chapter 124, Zoning, Section 8-2 Regulations, says:
The zoning commission of each city, town or borough is authorized to regulate, within the limits of such municipality, the height, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures; the percentage of the area of the lot that may be occupied; the size of yards, courts and other open spaces; the density of population and the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence or other purposes, including water-dependent uses as defined in section 22a-93, and the height, size and location of advertising signs and billboards. Such bulk regulations may allow for cluster development as defined in section 8-18. Such zoning commission may divide the municipality into districts of such number, shape and area as may be best suited to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and, within such districts, it may regulate the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration or use of buildings or structures and the use of land.
To view CT Statute Chapter 124, Zoning, go to:
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2005/pub/Chap124.htm
Massachusetts Statutory Requirements
Massachusetts General Laws approaches the rights of the local zoning commission differently, opting to specifically lay out which powers are not available to local zoning boards.
To view MA General Law, Chapter 40A, Zoning, Sections 3 & 6 go to: http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/gl-40a-toc.htm |
