Town of Nantucket Bylaws

The code of the Town of Nantucket (including Chapter 139 Zoning, Chapter 136 Wetlands, Chapter 137 Wharves and Waterways) as adopted and amended at town meeting is available on-line by clicking the above link. The code and all town meeting records are also on file in the Town Clerk's office.

Regulations adopted by Boards including the Board of Health, Board of Public Works, Board of Selectmen, and Board of Fire Commissioners are also on file in the Town Clerk's office. Copies are available for a fee. In many instances, referral to individual departments is necessary.

Historic District Commission guidelines, Building with Nantucket In Mind, and Sign Guidelines are available through a link from the Historic District Commission webpage.

The Planning Board office has copies of Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land and Requirements and Guidelines for Major Commercial Developments available at this website or the publications may be purchased at their office.