3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 7 cities in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Verified from official government sources
Setbacks are set by each city or town zoning bylaw under MGL c.40A. Typical residential front setbacks range 15-30 feet with side yards of 10-15 feet.
Height limits vary by municipality under MGL c.40A. Residential caps generally run 30-35 feet or 2.5 stories; mixed-use corridors allow 45-85 feet.
Maximum lot coverage is set by municipal zoning under MGL c.40A. Residential districts commonly cap coverage at 25-40 percent; urban lots allow more.
7 cities in Middlesex County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules
1 verified rule • Lot Coverage Limits
1 verified rule • Lot Coverage Limits
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