Taunton regulates parking and vehicle storage through its zoning and traffic ordinances. Oversized vehicles must comply with general street parking rules. Specific restrictions may apply in residential districts under the zoning code Chapter 440.
Taunton zoning bylaws regulate storage of recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and oversized vehicles on residential property. Front yard storage is typically prohibited. Side and rear yard storage may be allowed with screening. Vehicles must be registered and operable. MA’s widespread winter parking bans affect on-street RV storage. Some municipalities restrict RV/boat storage on smaller lots entirely.
Code enforcement notice with correction period. Fines $50 to $500/day after notice. Towing for street violations.
Taunton, MA
Taunton adopted a comprehensive noise ordinance (Chapter 315) on November 2, 2021, prohibiting preventable and unnecessary noise. Noise that annoys or distur...
Taunton, MA
Taunton restricts construction, demolition, alteration, and repair of buildings to 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM under Chapter 315. Work outside these hours requires a ...
Taunton, MA
Taunton's noise ordinance Chapter 315 prohibits keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued sounds plainly audible within a noise-sensi...
Taunton, MA
Taunton requires a permit for fence installation per the city's Permit FAQ. Applications are submitted to the Planning Department per §440-711. Fences must n...
Taunton, MA
Massachusetts law under MGL Ch. 49 §21 prohibits spite fences over 6 feet erected maliciously. Massachusetts has no shared-cost statute. Taunton requires fen...
Taunton, MA
Taunton's zoning ordinance Chapter 440 defines fences of 7 feet or less as not constituting a 'building,' meaning they are generally exempt from building reg...
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