The document summarizes recent and upcoming Massachusetts land use law updates. It discusses the Kenner vs. ZBA of Chatham Supreme Court case from March 2011 regarding non-conforming structures and view protections. It also mentions the Gale vs. Gloucester Zoning Board of Appeals case regarding expansion of a pre-existing non-conforming home. Additionally, it outlines the 2010 Permit Extension Act which automatically extended state and local permits by 2 years, and two pieces of pending 2011 legislation - the Comprehensive Land Use Reform and Partnership Act and bills regarding siting standards for land-based wind energy facilities.

1. MASSACHUSETTS LAND USE LAW UPDATE 2011 Matthew Lawlor, CNU-A – Robinson & Cole LLP

2. 10-MINUTE GAMEPLAN 8 MINUTES Cases first – Kenner and Initial Progeny PLUS Gale 1 MINUTE 2010’s Major Piece of Legislation – The Permit Extension Act 1 MINUTE Pending Legislation in 2011 – CLURPA and Land-Based Wind Energy Facility Siting Reform Then Q&A after last speaker

3. KENNER v. ZBA of Chatham Biggest appellate case in the last year Decided by the SJC in March View-related progeny: Marhefka & Schieffenhaus Kenner 7 ft. higher Hieb Not to scale.

4. Gale v. Gloucester Zoning Board of Appeals Street How and with what relief can this lawfully pre-existing, non-conforming single-family house expand?

7. Thanks for your attention! Looking forward to discussion during Q&A Up next: Chris Smith for Connecticut