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Right to Farm in Southborough, MA (2026)

1 verified right to farm rules for Southborough, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Agricultural Zoning Protection

Southborough lists agriculture, horticulture, floriculture and viticulture as permitted uses in the C Conservation District, and the Residence A District carries over every Conservation use. Piggeries and fur farms are excepted to the extent state law permits. A roadside stand is also a permitted use, and one agricultural sign up to 32 square feet is allowed.

Southborough Agricultural Zoning and Roadside Stands

Light Restrictions

Southborough Code ยง 174-8.1(A)(2), (3), (5)

A. Permitted uses are as follows: ... (2) Agriculture, horticulture, floriculture or viticulture, but excepting, to the extent permitted pursuant to applicable state law and regulation, piggeries and fur farms. ... (3) Temporary nonresidential structure accessory to farming, fishing or similar permitted use of the land. ... (5) Roadside stand.