Environmental Rules in Norfolk County, MA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Norfolk County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Stormwater Management

Norfolk County does not administer stormwater programs. All Norfolk County towns are EPA MS4 permittees, enforcing stormwater standards under 310 CMR 10.05 (Wetlands) and town stormwater bylaws.

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Some Restrictions

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, § 40 (Wetlands Protection Act — Stormwater Discharges Affecting Wetlands, Riverfront Areas, and Lands Subject to Flooding) (Massachusetts General Laws; applies to all cities/towns within the county)

Section 40. No person shall remove, fill, dredge or alter any bank, riverfront area, fresh water wetland, coastal wetland, beach, dune, flat, marsh, meadow or swamp bordering on the ocean or on any estuary, creek, river, stream, pond, or lake, or any land under said waters or any land subject to tidal action, coastal storm flowage, or flooding, other than in the course of maintaining, repairing...

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Flood Zones

Norfolk County has significant flood risk from the Neponset River, Weymouth Back River, and coastal areas. FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) apply. Development in Special Flood Hazard Areas requires elevation certificates and flood zone compliance under Massachusetts and NFIP rules.

Norfolk County Flood Zone Regulations

Some Restrictions

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, § 40 (Wetlands Protection Act — Removal, Fill, Dredging or Altering of Land Bordering Waters) (Massachusetts General Laws; applies to all cities/towns within the county)

Section 40. No person shall remove, fill, dredge or alter any bank, riverfront area, fresh water wetland, coastal wetland, beach, dune, flat, marsh, meadow or swamp bordering on the ocean or on any estuary, creek, river, stream, pond, or lake, or any land under said waters or any land subject to tidal action, coastal storm flowage, or flooding, other than in the course of maintaining, repairing...

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Environmental Rules by City in Norfolk County

2 cities in Norfolk County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

QuincyPop. 101,636

4 verified rules • Erosion Control, Flood Elevation Requirements

WeymouthPop. 57,746

1 verified rule • Flood Zones

All Norfolk County ordinances

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