An Act granting the city of Somerville the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality

This bill grants the City of Somerville the power to require large institutions like hospitals, universities, and colleges to create and submit master plans for their land use and development. These plans outline how an institution intends to grow or change its campus over time and must be reviewed and approved by the city before any major projects proceed. By establishing this process, the legislation aims to ensure that institutional expansion aligns with local community goals and addresses potential development impacts. The act overrides certain existing state laws to allow Somerville to enforce these specific review requirements for the listed types of facilities.