ZIP code 01905 is governed by the city of Lynn, MA, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Lynn's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 01905 based on Lynn ordinances.
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesBuilding Safety
1 rule- Building PermitsSome
Rental Property Rules
1 rule- Rental RegistrationHeavy
Parking Rules
9 rulesFence Regulations
4 rulesTrash & Recycling
1 rule- Dumpster RulesSome
Animal Ordinances
4 rules- BeekeepingSome
- Dog Leash LawsHeavy
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Chickens & LivestockSome
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Cannabis Regulations
2 rules- Buffer ZonesSignificant
- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
Sign Regulations
5 rules- Window SignsSome
- Garage Sale SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Political SignsHeavy
- Holiday DisplaysSome
Home Business
3 rules- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSignificant
- Home DaycareSome
- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSome
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesNoise Ordinances
1 rule- Decibel LimitsSome
Short-Term Rentals
3 rules- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Noise RulesSignificant
- Occupancy LimitsSome
Environmental Rules
3 rules- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Stormwater ManagementSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesData Centers & Crypto Mining
1 rule- Data Center Zoning & SitingSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
4 rules- Tattoo & Body ModificationSome
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
Accessory Structures
3 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSome
- Tiny HomesSome