Massachusetts H1878 aims to streamline judicial review of local land use decisions by limiting evidence and requiring a bond for non-municipal.
Massachusetts H1878 modifies the judicial review process for local land use decisions by restricting the evidence courts can consider to only what was presented to the board of appeals or special permit granting authority. It also mandates that non-municipal plaintiffs post a bond to cover potential costs if they do not prevail in their appeal. This bond must cover twice the estimated annual carrying costs of the property owner and the defendants' attorney's fees, calculated over the expected duration of the appeal.
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