[Massplanners] Earth Removal Bylaws

[Valerie Massard]

All - Kingston just updated its general bylaw regarding earth removal to require that applications for the final proposed development be submitted and issued in advance of requesting the earth removal permit - so that the planning/zoning boards can use the consulting review process to vet whether it is both necessary and incidental to remove the earth for the proposed use.  We added necessary (previously it was just incidental) to the allowed uses.  Please let me know if you want the bylaw itself, it is going through AG review.


Sincerely,

Valerie Massard, AICP, CFM
Town Planner, Kingston, MA
Town Offices|26 Evergreen St.|Kingston, MA 02364
office 781-585-0549
cell 781-588-7590
vmassard at kingstonma.gov<mailto:vmassard at kingstonma.gov>
https://www.kingstonma.gov/184/Planning
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From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> On Behalf Of Matthew Benoit via MassPlanners
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 9:50 AM
To: massplanners at masscptc.org
Subject: [Massplanners] Earth Removal Bylaws

Planners,

Douglas is looking to overhaul its Earth Removal bylaws, due to issues with subdivisions creating lots requiring massive cuts in excess of 300 cu yards in excess of what's incidental to foundations.  Do any cities and towns have earth removal bylaws that they're happy with and if so, could you please share?  Thank you!

Matthew C. Benoit, Notary Public
Director of Community Development
Town of Douglas
29 Depot Street
Douglas, MA 01516
508-476-4000  x206
www.douglas-ma.gov<http://www.douglas-ma.gov>

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