Worcester may require vegetation management for fire safety. MA does not have a statewide defensible space mandate. Local property maintenance applies.
Massachusetts does not have a statewide defensible space mandate. However, Worcester may require property owners to maintain vegetation under local property maintenance bylaws. MA DCR (Department of Conservation and Recreation) manages forest fire prevention. Spring wildfire season (March to May) presents the highest risk. MGL c.48 §13 open burning season (January 15-May 1) requires permits. Cape Cod and Pine Barrens areas have elevated fire risk.
Property maintenance violation: notice to comply, fines $50 to $300. Negligent fire: criminal charges. Town enforcement.
Worcester, MA
Worcester enforces quiet hours between 10 PM and 7 AM on weekdays and 11 PM to 7 AM on weekends under the city's Excessive and Unreasonable Noise ordinance. ...
Worcester, MA
Worcester regulates construction noise under its noise ordinance. Construction activities generating excessive noise are restricted during quiet hours. Permi...
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Worcester addresses barking dogs under both the noise ordinance and animal control regulations. Dogs creating persistent noise that disturbs neighbors consti...
Worcester, MA
MGL c. 90, §22C — abandoned vehicles on public ways tagged after 72 hours, may be towed. Worcester Police and DPW enforce. City also has an 'Unregistered Veh...
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Worcester regulates parking of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers in residential areas. These vehicles should be stored on private property and are s...
Worcester, MA
Worcester requires vehicles to be parked on approved hard surfaces. Driveway construction or modification requires permits. Vehicles may not be parked on fro...
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