New Bedford's zoning ordinance Chapter 9 regulates off-street parking and driveways. Parking in front of public or private driveways is prohibited. Off-street parking must comply with zoning district setback requirements. Building permits may be required for new driveway construction.
Vehicles in New Bedford 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.
New Bedford, MA
New Bedford regulates noise through its general ordinance provisions and MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10. Habitual barking or noise that disturbs a neighborhood is decl...
New Bedford, MA
New Bedford declares habitual barking dogs a public nuisance under the city ordinance. The keeping of any dog which by habitual howling, yelping, barking or ...
New Bedford, MA
New Bedford regulates construction noise under its general ordinance provisions. Construction activities that create excessive noise and disturb the neighbor...
New Bedford, MA
New Bedford requires a building permit for fence installation, with a fee of $30. The permit is obtained through the Inspectional Services Department. Pool b...
New Bedford, MA
Massachusetts law under MGL Ch. 49 §21 prohibits spite fences — fences over 6 feet erected maliciously to annoy a neighbor. Massachusetts has no shared-cost ...
New Bedford, MA
New Bedford follows Massachusetts state law for fence height. MGL Ch. 49 §21 prohibits spite fences over 6 feet erected maliciously. The city's zoning ordina...
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