Does the builder of a 40B development have the rights to bypass the housing requirements of Marshfield and just comply with state requirements?

Yes, but conditions may be negotiated. The builder must submit an application under Chapter 40B to the ZBA. The ZBA will conduct hearings and accept comments regarding the proposed development. The ZBA may approve the comprehensive permit with or without conditions or it may deny the permit. Conditions must be reasonable, and the conditions cannot render the development uneconomic.