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| Preservation
through Bylaws and Ordinances, updated May 2003 |
Preservation
Through Bylaws and Ordinances: A
review of techniques to help preserve the best of your community
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Written by Christopher Skelly of the state's Massachusetts
Historical Commission, this book provides an overview of bylaws
and ordinances that can be used to help preserve the best
things about your community. Preservation techniques already
in use by Massachusetts communities are reviewed, from the
preservation of farms, views and stonewalls, to buildings,
village centers or downtowns.
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Cover, Introduction, Credits, Zoning
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Downzoning, Upzoning |
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Open Space Zoning |
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Agricultural Preservation Zoning,
Backlot Development Zoning, Flexible Development Zoning,
Phased Growth, Site Plan Review, Scenic Vista Protection
Bylaws, Slope Protection Bylaws |
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Transfer of Development
Rights, Planned Unit Development, Overlay Zoning, Major
Residential Development, Archeological Resouce Preservation,
Great Estates Bylaws, Special Permits, Design Review Boards |
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Village Center Zoning, Downtown
Revitalization Zoning, Local Option Property Tax Assessment,
Neighborhood Conservation Districts, Scenic Road Bylaws,
Sustainable Transportation Bylaws, Corridor Protection
Bylaws |
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Demolition Delay
Bylaws |
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Local Historic Districts, Miscellaneous
Techniques, Tools and Techniques for Passage of a Bylaw,
Other Techniques for Preservation |
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Appendix A: Preservation Bylaws
and Ordinances by Municipality |
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Appendix B: Local Historic Districts
by Municipality |
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