Ordinances & Regulations

The following is a list of various ordinances and regulations for viewing and downloading. The list will be updated as new amendments are adopted.

Revised Ordinances - Commonly Referenced

Excessive and Unreasonable Noise

Graphic of Blue Dog Collar with a Silver Dog Tag Attached

Licensing and Regulation of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets to State Law

Old House/Building in Disrepair on an Overgrown Lot

Nuisance on Property

Graphic of a Blue and White Travel Trailer Parked Alone

Parking and Storage of Recreational and Commercial Vehicles

White Sign with Green Lettering Stating Resident Parking Only and Image of Car Being Towed

Residential Parking Program

Blue Shovel Removing Small Pile of Snow on a Sidewalk

Sidewalk Snow Removal

Graphic of Old White Car in Disrepair Parked Alone

Storage of Unregistered Motor Vehicles

Rules & Regulations - Boards & Commissions

Board of Health
The purpose of this regulation is to protect the health of the employees and general public in the City of Worcester.

Smoking in Workplaces and Public Places

Trees and Grass Areas Near Wetlands in the Woods During Autumn

Conservation Commission
The purpose of this ordinance is to protect the wetlands, related water resources, and adjoining land areas in the City of Worcester.

Wetlands Protection Ordinance & Regulations

Black and White Photo of Horse-Drawn Carriage Going Through City Hall Common

Historical Commission

Local Historic Districts Rules & Regulations

Architectural Rendering of the Blackstone Visitor Center

Planning Board

Worcester Property Viewer Map View Depicting Different Zoning Areas Around City Hall

Zoning Board of Appeals

Rules & Regulations

Zoning Ordinance & Map

The City's Zoning Ordinance and Map are tools for land use planning. Each zone classification guides the physical development of the city through a set of requirements set forth in the City of Worcester's Zoning Ordinance as amended.

Zoning Ordinance & Map