Attleboro's zoning ordinance regulates off-street parking and driveways. Paved parking areas must comply with zoning district setback requirements. Building permits may be required for new driveway construction. The zoning ordinance requires landscape buffers adjacent to residential properties.
Vehicles in Attleboro must not block public sidewalks. Parking on unpaved front yard surfaces is typically prohibited. Vehicles must be on approved paved surfaces. Driveway widening or curb cut modifications require permits from the municipality and possibly MassDOT for state roads. Inoperable or unregistered vehicles may not be stored in driveways under property maintenance codes.
Sidewalk blocking: parking citation $25 to $100. Unpaved parking: code enforcement notice. Unpermitted curb cut: $100 to $500.
Attleboro, MA
Attleboro regulates construction noise under its general noise ordinance and zoning provisions. Any use that is significantly offensive or detrimental to sur...
Attleboro, MA
Attleboro addresses nuisance dogs under its animal control ordinance and state law MGL Ch. 140. Dogs that habitually bark or cause disturbances may result in...
Attleboro, MA
Attleboro adopted a noise ordinance giving police the ability to issue citations and fines for excessive noise. Noise plainly audible at 200 feet may trigger...
Attleboro, MA
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Attleboro, MA
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Attleboro, MA
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