[Massplanners] Mandating changing tables through zoning?

[Matthew Heins]

Dear Richard & MassPlanners,

Yes, it is a real question, though I know it seems unusual. We’ve had inquiries from the public about this.

Best,

Matthew Heins
Town Planner
Town of Hanover, Massachusetts
matthew.heins at hanover-ma.gov<mailto:matthew.heins at hanover-ma.gov>
781-826-7641 (or 781-826-5000 ext. 1016)
Planning Office, Hanover Town Hall, 550 Hanover St., Hanover, MA 02339

From: Richard McCarthy <rmccarthy at norfolk.ma.us>
Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:01 PM
To: Matthew Heins <Matthew.Heins at hanover-ma.gov>
Cc: Mass Planners <massplanners at masscptc.org>
Subject: Mandating changing tables through zoning?

Matthew,

Is this a real question?

Richard J. McCarthy, Jr.
Town Planner
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Norfolk, MA 02056
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Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:49 PM
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Subject: [Massplanners] Question - Mandating changing tables through zoning?

Dear MassPlanners members,

A somewhat unusual question for all of you on this Thursday afternoon…

Are you aware of any zoning bylaw, in Massachusetts or elsewhere, which mandates that there be changing tables (i.e., tables for changing babies’ diapers) in all restrooms in public establishments like restaurants, retailers, etc.? Are you aware of any proposals or discussions about putting such a requirement in a city or town’s zoning bylaws or general bylaws? Do you have any thoughts regarding whether zoning bylaws (as opposed to general bylaws, building codes, state law, federal law, etc.) can even mandate something like this?

I appreciate any feedback, information or advice you can provide. Thanks!

Sincerely,

Matthew Heins
Town Planner
Town of Hanover, Massachusetts
matthew.heins at hanover-ma.gov<mailto:matthew.heins at hanover-ma.gov>
781-826-7641 (or 781-826-5000 ext. 1016)
Planning Office, Hanover Town Hall, 550 Hanover St., Hanover, MA 02339

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