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Council adopts Title 12 zoning amendments to simplify permitting and align with state law
Summary
The City Council voted to ordain amendments to Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden (paper 376‑24). The changes streamline permitting for renovations, clarify nonconformity rules and update thresholds to align with state law; the ordinance passed with the required two‑thirds vote.
The Malden City Council voted to ordain amendments to Title 12 of the city code (paper 376‑24) that revise zoning and permitting language to streamline administrative processes, clarify the application of nonconformities and align certain thresholds with state law.
Councilor Linehan summarized the measure and said it would help homeowners renovating properties avoid unnecessary…
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