An Act relative to the term of special permits

This bill amends Massachusetts zoning laws to require that special permits expire within a set period if the approved project has not started. Specifically, it mandates that these permits must lapse no later than three years after filing, unless there is a valid reason for the delay. The rule applies to both the start of substantial use of a property and the beginning of construction for building projects. Local municipalities will need to update their zoning ordinances to include this automatic expiration timeline for special permits.