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Advocates seek statewide standard for site‑plan review to speed predictable permitting
Summary
Witnesses told the Joint Committee on Housing that codifying site‑plan review into Massachusetts law (H.2298) would reduce variation across municipalities, lower litigation risk and make project reviews more efficient and predictable.
Representative Matthew Krasner testified in support of H.2298, saying municipal site‑plan review practices vary widely and lack uniform criteria and timelines. "Local review is a necessary and important part of project development, but right now it's kind of the Wild West," he said.
Proponents said codification would establish a consistent statutory definition and protect municipalities' ability to condition projects for drainage, stormwater, traffic and pedestrian safety, landscaping, bulk, height and exterior…
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