Massachusetts H4581 authorizes Worcester to mandate institutional master plans for land used by institutions like hospitals and universities.
Massachusetts H4581 allows the city of Worcester to adopt zoning ordinances requiring institutional master plans for land owned or used by institutions such as hospitals, colleges, and universities. These plans identify existing and future growth and development. The city can impose special permits for such uses, which expire and must be renewed every 10 years. Institutions existing at the time of the ordinance adoption must apply for these permits within 120 days.
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