Land Use & Zoning
Under Massachusetts Chapter 40A, a zoning bylaw amendment requires approval by:
AA simple majority of the town meeting or city council
BA two-thirds supermajority of the town meeting or city council✓ Correct
CThe state legislature
DThe local planning board only
Explanation
Massachusetts Chapter 40A requires a two-thirds supermajority vote of the local legislative body (town meeting or city council) to adopt or amend a zoning bylaw or ordinance.
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