Smart Growth Toolkit: 40R Bylaw
An overview of the Chapter 40R Smart Growth Overlay bylaw with a sample bylaw and important considerations.
The Use of Chapter 40R in Massachusetts
This document prepared by Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) and Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) provides examples from across the state of the uses of Chapter 40R, also known as the Smart Growth Zoning and Housing Production Act.
Model bylaw for accessory dwelling units (ADU)
| This document created by Smart Growth Toolkit, provides an overview of accessory dwelling units (ADU), including FAQ and sample bylaw. |
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) case studies
Case studies of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) bylaws from the communities of Lexington, Northampton, and Pelham.
Smart Growth Toolkit: Mill redevelopment districts (MRD)
| This section of the Smart Growth Toolkit website gives an overview of mill realization districts, including examples from communities across Massachusetts. |
Smart Growth Toolkit: Inclusionary zoning overview
| This section of the Smart Growth website includes an overview of inclusionary zoning, financial considerations for municipalities considering inclusionary zoning, benefits of inclusionary zoning, and common characteristics that support inclusionary zoning |
Inclusionary zoning FAQ
Inclusionary zoing FAQ developed by the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy (2004).
Inclusionary zoning examples
| A link to Smart Growth Toolkit's webpage on inclusionary zoning case studies, which include Dennis, Barnstable, and Newton. |
Smart Growth Toolkit: Zoning Decisions
| Link to the Smart Growth Toolkit website's page on zoning. This section describes the framework for how zoning amendments are enacted on the municipal-level. |