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Town of Northborough, MA
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2023-05-01 *
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The Charter
Ch CHA
Charter
Municipal Code
Part 1: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1-04
General Provisions
Ch 1-08
Administrative Code--General Provisions
Ch 1-12
Administrative Division
Ch 1-16
Administrative Services
Ch 1-20
Office of Administrative Officer
Ch 1-24
Operating Divisions
Ch 1-28
Public Safety Division
Ch 1-32
Public Works Division
Ch 1-36
Finance and Records Division
Ch 1-40
Human Services Division
Ch 1-44
Health and Inspection Division
Ch 1-48
Finances--Appropriation Committee
Ch 1-52
Finances--Financial Planning Committee
Ch 1-56
Finances--Financial Procedures
Ch 1-60
Historic District Commission
Ch 1-64
Personnel
Ch 1-68
Recycling Commission
Ch 1-72
Selectmen
Ch 1-76
Town Clerk
Ch 1-80
Town Meetings and Elections
Ch 1-84
Town Property, Sale of
Part 2: General Legislation
Ch 2-04
Adult Uses
Ch 2-08
Alarm Systems
Ch 2-09
Sprinkler and Fire-Suppression Systems
Ch 2-10
Supplemental Water Supply
Ch 2-12
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 2-14
Marijuana
Ch 2-16
Building and Fire Prevention
Ch 2-18
Stretch Energy Code
Ch 2-20
Cemeteries
Ch 2-24
Dogs and Other Animals
Ch 2-28
Earth Removal
Ch 2-32
Fees
Ch 2-36
Historic Buildings
Ch 2-37
Naming of Municipal Public Facilities and Places and K-8 School Facilities and Places
Ch 2-40
Licensing
Ch 2-44
Peace and Good Order
Ch 2-48
Property, Numbering of
Ch 2-52
Scenic Roads
Ch 2-56
Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Records Check
Ch 2-60
Stormwater Management and Land Disturbance
Part 3: Public Safety
Ch 3-04
Operation of Boats
Ch 3-08
Excavations
Ch 3-12
Swimming Pools
Ch 3-16
Wells
Ch 3-20
Newspaper Dispensing Devices
Ch 3-24
Picketing
Ch 3-28
Sewers and Water
Ch 3-32
Water Costs
Ch 3-36
Sewers
Ch 3-40
Smoking
Ch 3-44
Soliciting and Canvassing
Ch 3-48
Hazardous Waste Materials and Waste Recovery
Ch 3-52
Plastic Bag Reduction
Ch 3-56
Polystyrene Reduction
Part 4: Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 4-04
Street Openings
Ch 4-08
Snow on Public Ways
Ch 4-12
Illicit Discharges to the Municipal Storm Drain System
Part 5: Vehicles
Ch 5-04
Removal for Snowplowing
Part 6: Wetlands
Ch 6-04
Wetlands
Part 7: Zoning
Ch 7-02
General Provisions
Ch 7-03
Administration and Enforcement
Ch 7-04
Zoning Districts
Ch 7-05
Use Regulations
Ch 7-06
Density and Dimensional Regulations
Ch 7-07
Overlay Districts
Ch 7-08
Nonconforming Uses and Structures
Ch 7-09
Development Regulations
Ch 7-10
Special Regulations
Part 8: Regulations and Policies Town Boards
Ch 8-04
Board of Appeals
Ch 8-08
Food Service Physical Examinations
Ch 8-12
Offensive Substances
Ch 8-16
Pesticides
Ch 8-20
Pigs and Piggeries
Ch 8-24
Sewage Disposal Permits
Ch 8-28
Stables
Ch 8-32
Tanning Facilities
Ch 8-36
Disposal of Leaves
Ch 8-40
Massage
Ch 8-44
Solid Waste and Recycling Regulations
Part 9: Board of Selectmen
Ch 9-01
Additional Regulations and Policies
Ch 9-04
Nonbinding Public Opinion Advisory Questions
Ch 9-08
Annual Town Meeting
Ch 9-12
Appointments
Ch 9-16
Bidding
Ch 9-20
Citizensโ Complaints
Ch 9-24
Emergency Procedures
Ch 9-28
Fair Housing
Ch 9-32
Financial Planning
Ch 9-36
House Numbering
Ch 9-40
Land Purchasing
Ch 9-41
Open Space Committee
Ch 9-44
Licenses and Permits
Ch 9-48
Executive Session Minutes
Ch 9-52
Personnel
Ch 9-56
Property Damage
Ch 9-60
Public Shade Trees
Ch 9-64
Streets
Ch 9-68
Streetlighting Program
Ch 9-72
Town Counsel Opinions
Ch 9-76
Reserve Fund Transfers
Ch 9-80
Traffic Rules and Orders
Ch 9-84
Authority and Duties of Police
Ch 9-88
Traffic Signs, Signals, Markings and Zones
Ch 9-92
Parking
Ch 9-96
Storage and Display of Materials in Streets
Ch 9-100
One-Way Streets
Ch 9-104
Vehicle Weight Limits
Ch 9-108
Operation of Vehicles
Ch 9-112
Responsibility, Penalties and Repeals
Ch 9-116
Earth Removal Board
Ch 9-120
Temporary Repair of Private Ways
Ch 9-124
Regulation for the Outdoor Display/Sale of Merchandise
Ch 9-128
Department Reporting Policy
Part 10: Northborough Subdivision Rules and Regulations
Ch 10-04
General Provisions
Ch 10-08
Plan Believed Not to Require Approval
Ch 10-12
General Subdivision Requirements
Ch 10-16
Preliminary Plan
Ch 10-20
Definitive Plan
Ch 10-24
Public Hearing
Ch 10-28
Definitive Plan Approval
Ch 10-32
Compliance; Final Acceptance by Town
Ch 10-36
Design Standards
Ch 10-40
Construction Standards
Ch 10-44
Revision of Subdivisions and Private Ways
Ch 10-48
Administration
Part 11: Regulations and Policies
Ch 11-04
Cemetery
Ch 11-08
Fire and Ambulance Departments
Ch 11-12
Highway Department
Ch 11-16
Police Department
Ch 11-20
School Department
Ch 11-24
Veterans Department
Ch 11-28
Water and Sewer Department
Ch 11-32
Cable Television Committee
Part 12: Regulations and Policies of Committees and Commissions
Ch 12-04
Conservation Commission
Ch 12-08
Council on Aging
Ch 12-12
Historic District Commission
Ch 12-16
Human Services Council
Ch 12-20
Library Trustees
Ch 12-24
Youth Commission
Appendix
Ch 13-04
General Laws and Special Acts
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Town of Northborough, MA
The Charter
Chapter CHA
Charter
(ยงย CHA-1-1 – ยงย CHA-8-6)
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Municipal Code
Part 1: Administrative Legislation
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Chapter 1-04
General Provisions
(ยงย 1-04-010 – ยงย 1-04-030)
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Chapter 1-08
Administrative Code--General Provisions
(ยงย 1-08-010 – ยงย 1-08-070)
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Chapter 1-12
Administrative Division
(ยงย 1-12-010 – ยงย 1-12-130)
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Chapter 1-16
Administrative Services
(ยงย 1-16-010 – ยงย 1-16-140)
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Chapter 1-20
Office of Administrative Officer
(ยงย 1-20-010)
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Chapter 1-24
Operating Divisions
(ยงย 1-24-010 – ยงย 1-24-020)
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Chapter 1-28
Public Safety Division
(ยงย 1-28-010 – ยงย 1-28-070)
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Chapter 1-32
Public Works Division
(ยงย 1-32-010 – ยงย 1-32-080)
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Chapter 1-36
Finance and Records Division
(ยงย 1-36-010 – ยงย 1-36-080)
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Chapter 1-40
Human Services Division
(ยงย 1-40-010 – ยงย 1-40-070)
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Chapter 1-44
Health and Inspection Division
(ยงย 1-44-010 – ยงย 1-44-130)
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Chapter 1-48
Finances--Appropriation Committee
(ยงย 1-48-010 – ยงย 1-48-060)
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Chapter 1-52
Finances--Financial Planning Committee
(ยงย 1-52-010 – ยงย 1-52-060)
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Chapter 1-56
Finances--Financial Procedures
(ยงย 1-56-010 – ยงย 1-56-051)
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Chapter 1-60
Historic District Commission
(ยงย 1-60-010 – ยงย 1-60-080)
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Chapter 1-64
Personnel
(ยงย 1-64-010 – ยงย 1-64-360)
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Chapter 1-68
Recycling Commission
(ยงย 1-68-010 – ยงย 1-68-020)
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Chapter 1-72
Selectmen
(ยงย 1-72-010 – ยงย 1-72-040)
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Chapter 1-76
Town Clerk
(ยงย 1-76-010 – ยงย 1-76-040)
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Chapter 1-80
Town Meetings and Elections
(ยงย 1-80-010 – ยงย 1-80-320)
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Chapter 1-84
Town Property, Sale of
(ยงย 1-84-010 – ยงย 1-84-020)
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Part 2: General Legislation
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Chapter 2-04
Adult Uses
(ยงย 2-04-010 – ยงย 2-04-070)
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Chapter 2-08
Alarm Systems
(ยงย 2-08-010 – ยงย 2-08-050)
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Chapter 2-09
Sprinkler and Fire-Suppression Systems
(ยงย 2-09-010 – ยงย 2-09-060)
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Chapter 2-10
Supplemental Water Supply
(ยงย 2-10-010 – ยงย 2-10-060)
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Chapter 2-12
Alcoholic Beverages
(ยงย 2-12-010 – ยงย 2-12-030)
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Chapter 2-14
Marijuana
(ยงย 2-14-010 – ยงย 2-14-020)
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Chapter 2-16
Building and Fire Prevention
(ยงย 2-16-010 – ยงย 2-16-200)
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Chapter 2-18
Stretch Energy Code
(ยงย 2-18-010 – ยงย 2-18-040)
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Chapter 2-20
Cemeteries
(ยงย 2-20-010 – ยงย 2-20-110)
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Chapter 2-24
Dogs and Other Animals
(ยงย 2-24-010 – ยงย 2-24-090)
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Chapter 2-28
Earth Removal
(ยงย 2-28-010 – ยงย 2-28-100)
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Chapter 2-32
Fees
(ยงย 2-32-010)
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Chapter 2-36
Historic Buildings
(ยงย 2-36-010 – ยงย 2-36-070)
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Chapter 2-37
Naming of Municipal Public Facilities and Places and K-8 School Facilities and Places
(ยงย 2-37-010 – ยงย 2-37-030)
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Chapter 2-40
Licensing
(ยงย 2-40-010 – ยงย 2-40-050)
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Chapter 2-44
Peace and Good Order
(ยงย 2-44-010 – ยงย 2-44-130)
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Chapter 2-48
Property, Numbering of
(ยงย 2-48-010 – ยงย 2-48-070)
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Chapter 2-52
Scenic Roads
(ยงย 2-52-010 – ยงย 2-52-080)
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Chapter 2-56
Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Records Check
(ยงย 2-56-010 – ยงย 2-56-060)
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Chapter 2-60
Stormwater Management and Land Disturbance
(ยงย 2-60-010 – ยงย 2-60-140)
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Part 3: Public Safety
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Chapter 3-04
Operation of Boats
(ยงย 3-04-010)
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Chapter 3-08
Excavations
(ยงย 3-08-010 – ยงย 3-08-020)
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Chapter 3-12
Swimming Pools
(ยงย 3-12-010 – ยงย 3-12-040)
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Chapter 3-16
Wells
(ยงย 3-16-010 – ยงย 3-16-020)
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Chapter 3-20
Newspaper Dispensing Devices
(ยงย 3-20-010 – ยงย 3-20-060)
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Chapter 3-24
Picketing
(ยงย 3-24-010 – ยงย 3-24-040)
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Chapter 3-28
Sewers and Water
(ยงย 3-28-010 – ยงย 3-28-090)
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Chapter 3-32
Water Costs
(ยงย 3-32-010 – ยงย 3-32-080)
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Chapter 3-36
Sewers
(ยงย 3-36-010 – ยงย 3-36-040)
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Chapter 3-40
Smoking
(ยงย 3-40-010)
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Chapter 3-44
Soliciting and Canvassing
(ยงย 3-44-010 – ยงย 3-44-160)
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Chapter 3-48
Hazardous Waste Materials and Waste Recovery
(ยงย 3-48-010)
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Chapter 3-52
Plastic Bag Reduction
(ยงย 3-52-010 – ยงย 3-52-050)
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Chapter 3-56
Polystyrene Reduction
(ยงย 3-56-010 – ยงย 3-56-050)
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Part 4: Streets and Sidewalks
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Chapter 4-04
Street Openings
(ยงย 4-04-010 – ยงย 4-04-120)
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Chapter 4-08
Snow on Public Ways
(ยงย 4-08-010 – ยงย 4-08-020)
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Chapter 4-12
Illicit Discharges to the Municipal Storm Drain System
(ยงย 4-12-010 – ยงย 4-12-130)
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Part 5: Vehicles
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Chapter 5-04
Removal for Snowplowing
(ยงย 5-04-010 – ยงย 5-04-020)
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Part 6: Wetlands
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Chapter 6-04
Wetlands
(ยงย 6-04-010 – ยงย 6-04-170)
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Part 7: Zoning
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Chapter 7-02
General Provisions
(ยงย 7-02-010 – ยงย 7-02-040)
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Chapter 7-03
Administration and Enforcement
(ยงย 7-03-010 – ยงย 7-03-110)
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Chapter 7-04
Zoning Districts
(ยงย 7-04-010 – ยงย 7-04-050)
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Chapter 7-05
Use Regulations
(ยงย 7-05-010 – ยงย 7-05-040)
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Chapter 7-06
Density and Dimensional Regulations
(ยงย 7-06-010 – ยงย 7-06-030)
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Chapter 7-07
Overlay Districts
(ยงย 7-07-010 – ยงย 7-07-040)
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Chapter 7-08
Nonconforming Uses and Structures
(ยงย 7-08-010 – ยงย 7-08-070)
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Chapter 7-09
Development Regulations
(ยงย 7-09-010 – ยงย 7-09-040)
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Chapter 7-10
Special Regulations
(ยงย 7-10-010 – ยงย 7-10-060)
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Part 8: Regulations and Policies Town Boards
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Chapter 8-04
Board of Appeals
(ยงย 8-04-010 – ยงย 8-04-050)
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Chapter 8-08
Food Service Physical Examinations
(ยงย 8-08-010 – ยงย 8-08-030)
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Chapter 8-12
Offensive Substances
(ยงย 8-12-010 – ยงย 8-12-120)
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Chapter 8-16
Pesticides
(ยงย 8-16-010 – ยงย 8-16-060)
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Chapter 8-20
Pigs and Piggeries
(ยงย 8-20-010 – ยงย 8-20-190)
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Chapter 8-24
Sewage Disposal Permits
(ยงย 8-24-010 – ยงย 8-24-040)
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Chapter 8-28
Stables
(ยงย 8-28-010 – ยงย 8-28-170)
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Chapter 8-32
Tanning Facilities
(ยงย 8-32-010 – ยงย 8-32-030)
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Chapter 8-36
Disposal of Leaves
(ยงย 8-36-010 – ยงย 8-36-050)
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Chapter 8-40
Massage
(ยงย 8-40-010 – ยงย 8-40-110)
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Chapter 8-44
Solid Waste and Recycling Regulations
(ยงย 8-44-010 – ยงย 8-44-060)
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Part 9: Board of Selectmen
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Chapter 9-01
Additional Regulations and Policies
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Chapter 9-04
Nonbinding Public Opinion Advisory Questions
(ยงย 9-04-010 – ยงย 9-04-070)
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Chapter 9-08
Annual Town Meeting
(ยงย 9-08-010)
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Chapter 9-12
Appointments
(ยงย 9-12-010 – ยงย 9-12-030)
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Chapter 9-16
Bidding
(ยงย 9-16-010 – ยงย 9-16-160)
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Chapter 9-20
Citizensโ Complaints
(ยงย 9-20-010)
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Chapter 9-24
Emergency Procedures
(ยงย 9-24-010 – ยงย 9-24-020)
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Chapter 9-28
Fair Housing
(ยงย 9-28-010 – ยงย 9-28-020)
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Chapter 9-32
Financial Planning
(ยงย 9-32-010 – ยงย 9-32-050)
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Chapter 9-36
House Numbering
(ยงย 9-36-010 – ยงย 9-36-030)
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Chapter 9-40
Land Purchasing
(ยงย 9-40-010)
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Chapter 9-41
Open Space Committee
(ยงย 9-41-010)
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Chapter 9-44
Licenses and Permits
(ยงย 9-44-010 – ยงย 9-44-070)
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Chapter 9-48
Executive Session Minutes
(ยงย 9-48-010 – ยงย 9-48-030)
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Chapter 9-52
Personnel
(ยงย 9-52-010 – ยงย 9-52-070)
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Chapter 9-56
Property Damage
(ยงย 9-56-010 – ยงย 9-56-030)
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Chapter 9-60
Public Shade Trees
(ยงย 9-60-010 – ยงย 9-60-020)
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Chapter 9-64
Streets
(ยงย 9-64-010 – ยงย 9-64-060)
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Chapter 9-68
Streetlighting Program
(ยงย 9-68-010 – ยงย 9-68-030)
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Chapter 9-72
Town Counsel Opinions
(ยงย 9-72-010 – ยงย 9-72-070)
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Chapter 9-76
Reserve Fund Transfers
(ยงย 9-76-010 – ยงย 9-76-030)
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Chapter 9-80
Traffic Rules and Orders
(ยงย 9-80-010)
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Chapter 9-84
Authority and Duties of Police
(ยงย 9-84-010 – ยงย 9-84-050)
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Chapter 9-88
Traffic Signs, Signals, Markings and Zones
(ยงย 9-88-010 – ยงย 9-88-050)
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Chapter 9-92
Parking
(ยงย 9-92-010 – ยงย 9-92-030)
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Chapter 9-96
Storage and Display of Materials in Streets
(ยงย 9-96-010)
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Chapter 9-100
One-Way Streets
(ยงย 9-100-010)
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Chapter 9-104
Vehicle Weight Limits
(ยงย 9-104-010 – ยงย 9-104-030)
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Chapter 9-108
Operation of Vehicles
(ยงย 9-108-010 – ยงย 9-108-140)
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Chapter 9-112
Responsibility, Penalties and Repeals
(ยงย 9-112-010 – ยงย 9-112-030)
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Chapter 9-116
Earth Removal Board
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Chapter 9-120
Temporary Repair of Private Ways
(ยงย 9-120-010 – ยงย 9-120-080)
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Chapter 9-124
Regulation for the Outdoor Display/Sale of Merchandise
(ยงย 9-124-010 – ยงย 9-124-050)
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Chapter 9-128
Department Reporting Policy
(ยงย 9-128-010 – ยงย 9-128-020)
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Part 10: Northborough Subdivision Rules and Regulations
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Chapter 10-04
General Provisions
(ยงย 10-04-010 – ยงย 10-04-050)
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Chapter 10-08
Plan Believed Not to Require Approval
(ยงย 10-08-010 – ยงย 10-08-040)
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Chapter 10-12
General Subdivision Requirements
(ยงย 10-12-010 – ยงย 10-12-070)
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Chapter 10-16
Preliminary Plan
(ยงย 10-16-010 – ยงย 10-16-050)
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Chapter 10-20
Definitive Plan
(ยงย 10-20-010 – ยงย 10-20-080)
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Chapter 10-24
Public Hearing
(ยงย 10-24-010)
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Chapter 10-28
Definitive Plan Approval
(ยงย 10-28-010 – ยงย 10-28-030)
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Chapter 10-32
Compliance; Final Acceptance by Town
(ยงย 10-32-010 – ยงย 10-32-050)
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Chapter 10-36
Design Standards
(ยงย 10-36-010 – ยงย 10-36-170)
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Chapter 10-40
Construction Standards
(ยงย 10-40-010 – ยงย 10-40-060)
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Chapter 10-44
Revision of Subdivisions and Private Ways
(ยงย 10-44-010 – ยงย 10-44-040)
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Chapter 10-48
Administration
(ยงย 10-48-010 – ยงย 10-48-040)
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Part 11: Regulations and Policies
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Chapter 11-04
Cemetery
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Chapter 11-08
Fire and Ambulance Departments
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Chapter 11-12
Highway Department
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Chapter 11-16
Police Department
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Chapter 11-20
School Department
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Chapter 11-24
Veterans Department
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Chapter 11-28
Water and Sewer Department
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Chapter 11-32
Cable Television Committee
(ยงย 11-32-010 – ยงย 11-32-110)
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Part 12: Regulations and Policies of Committees and Commissions
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Chapter 12-04
Conservation Commission
(ยงย 12-04-010 – ยงย 12-04-120)
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Chapter 12-08
Council on Aging
(ยงย 12-08-010 – ยงย 12-08-060)
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Chapter 12-12
Historic District Commission
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Chapter 12-16
Human Services Council
(ยงย 12-16-010 – ยงย 12-16-060)
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Chapter 12-20
Library Trustees
(ยงย 12-20-010 – ยงย 12-20-090)
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Chapter 12-24
Youth Commission
(ยงย 12-24-010 – ยงย 12-24-170)
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Appendix
Chapter 13-04
General Laws and Special Acts
(ยงย 13-04-010)
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