Every town writes its own rules, and Winchester's live in its municipal code — 29 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.
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- Ch CHA — Home Rule Charter (Section 1-1 – Section 8-6)
- Ch CAT — Charter Amendments Table (§ CAT-1)
- Ch BAT — Bylaw Amendment Table (§ BAT-1)
- Ch 1 — General Provisions (Section 1-1 – Section 1-7)
- Ch 2 — Town Meetings (Section 2-1 – Section 2-6)
- Ch 3 — Elected Officers (Section 3-1 – Section 3-3)
- Ch 4 — Town Manager (Section 1)
- Ch 5 — Administrative Organization (Section 5-1 – Section 5-12)
- Ch 6 — Finances and Fiscal Procedures (Section 6-1 – Section 6-6)
- Ch 7 — Water Works and Sewerage System (Section 7-1 – Section 7-5)
- Ch 8 — Public Order (Section 8-1 – Section 8-37)
- Ch 9 — Signs (Section 9-1 – Section 9-8)
- Ch 10 — Dog Leash Law (Section 10-1 – Section 10-10)
- Ch 11 — Anti-Litter (Section 11-1 – Section 11-21)
- Ch 12 — Repeal and Transition (Section 12-1 – Section 12-5)
- Ch 13 — Wetlands (Section 13-1 – Section 13-17)
- Ch 14 — Preservation of Historically Significant Buildings (Section 14-1 – Section 14-7)
- Ch 16 — Temporary Repair of Private Ways (Section 16-1 – Section 16-8)
- Ch 17 — Regulation of News Racks (Section 17-1 – Section 17-7)
- Ch 18 — Public Shade Trees (Section 18-1 – Section 18-12)
- Ch 19 — Town of Winchester Heritage Districts (Section 19-1 – Section 19-2)
- Ch 20 — Outdoor Dining (Section 20-1 – Section 20-6)
- Ch 21 — Solicitation and Canvassing (Section 21-1 – Section 21-14)
- Ch 22 — Plastic Bag Reduction (Section 22-1 – Section 22-7)
- Ch 23 — Construction (Section 23-1 – Section 23-5)
- Ch 24 — Marijuana (Section 24-1)
- Ch 25 — Committee for Community Preservation (Section 25-1 – Section 25-8)
- Ch 26 — Specialized Energy Code (Section 26-1 – Section 26-6)
- Ch Z — Zoning Bylaw (1.1 – 10.1)