Chapter 7.1 Section 1 Title, Authority and Purpose

The purpose of the "Holden Zoning Bylaw" is to encourage the most appropriate use of the land, property and natural resources consistent with the purpose and desire to retain the characteristics of a non- industrialized suburban New England town, offering a variety of living opportunities, planned growth and a broadening tax base. The Holden Zoning Bylaw adopted in 1954 and all subsequent amendments thereto, is hereby amended by striking it out in its entirety and the revised "Holden Zoning Bylaw" hereafter called "this Bylaw" is adopted in its place and stead pursuant to the Authority granted by Chapter 40A of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.