Code of Massachusetts Regulations
974 CMR - DEVENS ENTERPRISE COMMISSION
Title 974 CMR 5.00 - Residential
Section 5.06 - Accessory Structures
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Historic District.
(2) Residential Districts (Contributing Historic and Non-historic District Residential Lots). All accessory buildings shall be located between the rear property line and a line established by the rear of the principal building on the lot and shall be located at least five feet from both rear and side lot lines. Accessory buildings shall not cover more than 20% of the area of the rear yard.
(3) Fencing. In all Residential Districts, fences shall not exceed six feet in height and shall be erected so that the finished side of the fence faces the abutting property. Fence locations shall not create visual obstructions that would restrict the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles on adjacent streets.