Chelsea has a citywide residential parking sticker program under Code §13-4.2. The Chelsea Waterfront District requires sticker parking 8 AM–6 PM Mon–Fri. Stickers cost $10 (free Jan–Feb, free for seniors 65+, disabled residents, and veterans).
Chelsea Code Article 13 establishes a Citywide Parking Program. Section 13-4.1 creates Restricted Parking Zones, including the Chelsea Waterfront District (sticker-only 8 AM–6 PM Mon–Fri). Section 13-4.2 governs residential parking sticker issuance. Street sweeping and snow emergency rules also restrict parking. The Traffic and Parking Commission has authority over all parking rules.
Parking violations result in tickets with fines varying by violation type. Towing enforced during snow emergencies. Repeat violators face escalating penalties.
Chelsea, MA
Construction noise regulated under Chelsea Code Ch. 16 and MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10. Standard hours are Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM, Sat 8 AM–5 PM; no construction on Sund...
Chelsea, MA
Barking dogs addressed under Chelsea Code Ch. 4 (Animals) and general nuisance provisions. Excessive barking is a civil nuisance complaint under MGL c. 140. ...
Chelsea, MA
Chelsea enforces noise complaints through Chapter 16 (Miscellaneous Offenses). No single statewide decibel limit applies; the city relies on MassDEP 310 CMR ...
Chelsea, MA
Chelsea is in the flight path of Boston Logan International Airport (about 1 mile west). Aircraft noise is governed by federal FAA regulations and Massport; ...
Chelsea, MA
Massachusetts has a spite fence statute (MGL c.49 §21) but no shared fence cost law. Each owner is responsible for their own fence.
Chelsea, MA
Chelsea's fence height limits are set in Chapter 34 Zoning Ordinance (adopted 2021). Typical residential limits follow MA norms: 4 ft in front yards, 6 ft in...
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