Land Use & Zoning
In Massachusetts, the local 'Conservation Commission' has authority over:
AZoning variances
BWetlands permits and activities in wetland resource areas under the Wetlands Protection Act✓ Correct
CHistoric district design review
DAgricultural land use permits
Explanation
Local conservation commissions administer the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, issuing Orders of Conditions for work in or near wetland resource areas (wetlands, floodplains, riverfront areas, buffer zones).
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