: How to convert land zoned as Agricultural to Residential in Massachusetts How can I convert a multi acre land, termed currently as "Zone Usage: Single Family/Agriculture" in central Massachusetts, into smaller residential

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All zoning is local. The exact procure for making a minor change or a major change is detailed at the local level. And by local that could be county/city/town.

From: Single Family/Agriculture" ... into smaller residential pieces.

Depending on the zoning documents for your jurisdiction that could either be a small change or a large change.

Small changes involve design drawings, paperwork and a small hearing: total time a few months. Costs include government fees and the cost associated with the development of the design and the cost of a land use attorney.

Large changes may involve design drawings, paperwork, multiple hearings in front of multiple boards, a public comment period, a change in regulation that has to be voted on my the local government and could take years. Costs much larger, because if the committee involved in road use finds a major issue, then the process might have to start over. Time to complete years, or it could get rejected.

See a local land use attorney for advice.