Property Ownership

The Massachusetts 'Zoning Act' (Chapter 40A) requires cities and towns to allow which use in every residential zoning district?

ARetail stores
BSingle-family homes and two-family homes✓ Correct
CIndustrial facilities
DBed and breakfast establishments

Explanation

Massachusetts Chapter 40A requires all municipalities to allow single-family and two-family homes by right in at least some residential zoning districts, preventing total exclusion of residential use.

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