Amherst Rules, Regulations,
and Ordinances

Eventually, all Amherst town rules, regulations, and ordinances will be available from this page, as they become available in digital form. All town rules, regulations, and ordinances can also be seen at the town hall, during regular working hours.

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• Domestic Animals Ordinance: Adopted June 6, 2005
• Cemetery Rules and Regulations: Adopted February 6, 2002, amended june 9, 2005
• Zoning Ordinances:
  • SECTION A: Zoning Ordinances, last updated 2009
  • SECTION B: Subdivision Regulations, last updated before 2007
  • SECTION C: Non-Residential Site Plan Regulations, last updated before 2007
  • SECTION D: Historic District Commission, last updated before 2007
  • SECTION E: Scenic Roads Regulations, last updated before 2007
  • SECTION F: Road Specifications 1971, last updated before 2007
  • SECTION G: Water Pollution Control Regulatios, last updated before 2007
  • SECTION H: Building Code, last updated before 2007
  • SECTION I: Storm Water Regulations, last updated before 2007
  • SECTION J: Applicable State Statutes, last updated before 2007
• Winter Parking Ban: In effect from November 1 to April 1.
• Driveway Regulations: Permits are required to construct, pave, repave, or relocate a driveway within the town right of way.
• Mailbox Standard: Regulations affecting placement of home mailboxes in the town right of way.
• DPW Winter Operations Procedures: Town Standard Operating Procedures for Snow Removal and Ice Control.