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<p>Walter,</p>
<p>The Whately requires site plan review for farmstands above a
certain size that are otherwise exempt from zoning on the
understanding that the review applies only to health and safety
provisions, which aren't covered by the exemption. The Planning
Board was concerned about traffic, parking and lighting. The AG's
office questioned the provision but approved with those
limitations. <br>
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<p>Judy Markland</p>
<p>Whately Planning Board</p>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 11/15/2021 11:50 AM, Walter Ramsey -
Montague Planner via MassPlanners wrote:<br>
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Hi Mass Planners,</div>
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Can a 40A exempt agricultural use be subject to site plan
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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
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I appreciate any insights you can provide.</div>
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