Bylaws & Regulations

Overview

The Town is in the process of reviewing the General and Zoning Bylaws to have them codified. Please contact the Office of the Town Clerk to obtain true copy attest articles for any updated bylaws.

Bylaws

NameDescription
General Bylaws (PDF)A General set of rules for the Town of Milton. Updated through 2007
Home Occupation Bylaw (PDF)A set of rules designed to describe what is considered a home
Stormwater Bylaw (PDF)Rules for managing stormwater runoff and reduce soil erosion
Wetland Bylaw (PDF)A set of rules designed to protect the wetlands
Zoning Bylaws (PDF)A document that details how Milton is zoned
Leash Law (PDF)A Document detailing leash laws in Milton

Regulations

NameDescription
Board of Health Regulations
Rules made to keep public health intact
Building Code
State Building Code administered by the MA Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS)
Drainlayers Regulation (PDF)
Rules permitting individuals to lay pipe in any and all right of ways
Fencing Regulations
Rules regarding fences
Health State Regulations
The State of Massachusetts set of rules for public health
Right of Way Regulation (PDF)
Regulations that civilians the right of way during excavation and restoration
Sewer Regulations (PDF)
Regulations that control the use of public and private sewers and waste piping including installation and connection
Water Regulation (PDF)
Rules to protect the water infrastructure during excavation and restoration
Wetland Regulations (PDF)
Complements the Wetland Bylaw in order to protect the wetlands