Zoning By-Law & Zoning Map

Complete Zoning By-Law, as amended through March 3, 2025  

Zoning Map, as amended through November 19, 2024 

Zoning By-Law by Section (amended through 3/3/2025)

• 1. General (PDF)
• 2. Districts (PDF)
• 3. Use Regulations (PDF)
• 4. Intensity Regulations (PDF)
• 5. General Regulations (PDF)
• 6. Special Regulations (PDF)
  • 6A. Mclean District (PDF)
  • 6B. Mclean District Zone 3 Overlay District (PDF)
  • 6C. The Oakley Neighborhood Smart Growth Overlay District (PDF)
  • 6D. Single and Two-family Dwellings in the General Residence Zoning Districts (PDF)
  • 6E. Medical Marijuana Overlay District (PDF)
  • 6F. Adult Use Marijuana Establishment Overlay District (PDF)
  • 6G. South Pleasant Street Overlay District (PDF)
  • 6H. Belmont Uplands District (PDF)
• 7. Administration (PDF)
• 8. Cushing Square Overlay District (PDF)
• 9. Multifamily Housing Overlay District (PDF)

Guidelines

• Oakley Neighborhood Smart Growth Overlay District: The Oakley Neighborhood Smart Growth Overlay District Design Standards
• Wireless Telecommunications Facilities (PDF): Rules Regarding Consultant Review Fees for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
• Comprehensive Permit Rules and Regulations (PDF): Rules and Regulations pertaining to Comprehensive Permit Applications (40B)
• Design Review Guidelines (PDF): Planning Board Design Review Guidelines
• Cushing Square Overlay District Rules and Regulations (PDF): Planning Board Rules and Regulations for the implementation of the Cushing Square Overlay District

Amendment History

Since the 1988 Comprehensive Update

• Zoning By-Law Amendments (PDF)
• Zoning Map Amendments (PDF)

Archives

Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map Archives