Ordinances and Policies
Ordinances:
- Parking Ordinance 1984
- Burn Ordinance
- Dog Ordinance
- Outdoor Junk Ordinance
- Sidewalk Ordinance
- Parking Ordinance
- Town Plan Ordinance – As Amended 11/07/2023
- Road Name Ordinance (7/1995) and Amended (2000)
- Water + Sewer Ordinance– Amended 2/27/2021
- Ordinance of Commons, Parks + Sidewalks 1/23/84
Policies:
- Petition for Appropriations Policy
- Conflict of Interest and Ethical Conduct Policy
- Class Four Road Policy
- Powerline, Works in Town Right of Way
- Drug and Alcohol Policy for CVM Operators
- Road Access Policy
- 2010 Road + Bridge Standards
- 2001 Road Policy Regarding Snow in Town Highways
- Personnel Policy- Adopted 8/19/2025
- Purchasing Policy– Adopted 4/17/2018, updated 4/11/2023, updated 9/12/2024
- Chelsea Town Forest Management Plan – Adopted October 1, 2024
Zoning Bylaws:
Chelsea first adopted an interim zoning bylaw on February 24, 1975. Provided below is the current zoning bylaw which was adopted on November 7, 2017. The Zoning Administrator is more than willing to answer questions and explain what various provisions mean and how the bylaw is administered.
Chelsea Zoning Bylaw – Adopted 11/ 7/2017
Chelsea Zoning Map – 2017
Chelsea Flood Hazard Area Bylaw 11/7/17