Owners of vacant lots in Lowell must keep them free of trash, overgrown vegetation, and dumping, and secure them against unauthorized access.
Vacant and undeveloped lots in Lowell are held to the same property maintenance standards as occupied properties. Owners must control vegetation to reasonable heights, prevent illegal dumping, remove debris, and cut sight lines at corners to avoid traffic hazards. Open pits, foundations, or swimming pools must be fenced or filled. The city can issue abatement orders, perform work itself, and recover costs via tax lien under MGL c.139 or local ordinance. Vacant buildings on lots must be secured to prevent trespass and fire; owners may be required to register vacant buildings and pay a registration fee.
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Lowell, MA
Lowell Code Section 204-4C(1)-(4) declares unlawful any unnecessary motor noise (backfiring, racing, tire-screeching), improper horn/signaling-device use, di...
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Lowell Code Section 204-3 sets a full district-by-time dBA table (residential 40-50 dB(A), industrial up to 70 dB(A) daytime), measured at the property bound...
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Outdoor music at restaurants, breweries, and event venues in Lowell requires an entertainment license and must end by 10 p.m. in residential zones.
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Lowell Code Chapter 204, Section 204-3 sets district-based dBA limits keyed to time of day. In single- and two-family residential districts the limit drops t...
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