§ 135-1501. Amendments.

Any change in this chapter or the Zoning Maps shall be made in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws (MGL). Amendments to this chapter or the Zoning Map may be presented to the Board of Selectmen for insertion into the warrant of a Town Meeting, as provided in MGL c. 40A, § 5:

A. 

In accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 39, § 10,

(1) 

For the Annual Town Meeting, by petition in writing of no fewer that 10 registered voters;

(2) 

For a Special Town Meeting, by petition in writing of no fewer than 100 registered voters or 10% of the total number of registered voters of the Town, whichever number is smaller.

B. 

By the Board of Selectmen on its own initiative.

C. 

By the Planning Board on its own initiative.

D. 

By the Zoning Board of Appeal on its own initiative.

E. 

By an individual owning land to be affected by change or adoption.

F. 

By a regional planning agency.