Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part I, Title XIV, Motor Vehicles
Mass. Gen. Laws (Motor Vehicles) § 90:40D: Erection, replacement or alteration of structures or trees; variance
What this law says, in plain English
Cities and towns may require permits for new or altered structures near airports. Permits are automatically granted if structures comply with airport safety regulations. Variances from these regulations may be granted if strict compliance causes practical difficulty and poses no public safety threat.
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