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Hi Mass Planners,</div>
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Can a 40A exempt agricultural use be subject to site plan review?</div>
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The scale of a locally proposed agricultural structure triggers the need for site plan review. I know MGL 40A (3) states that a town can not regulate the materials or methods of construction and that towns can not unreasonably regulate or require a special
permit for agricultural uses. Does site plan review, in and of itself constitute an "unreasonable regulation" of an ag use?</div>
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I appreciate any insights you can provide.</div>
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