This project examines early land-use legislation enacted by the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and highlights its influence on modern land-use regulation. By analyzing colonial statutes related to town and county empowerment, the separation of crops and livestock, fire prevention, nuisance control, and road planning, the study reveals the foundational role of these laws in shaping local and regional land governance. Much of the regulatory authority was delegated to towns, with counties handling broader regional matters such as highways and appeals. Key legislation addressed land-use conflicts through fence regulations, setting a precedent for zoning and other regulatory tools. Urban fire laws emerging around 1680 introduced controls on building materials, sizes, and placement, laying the groundwork for modern urban planning. Nuisance laws evolved to target specific activities, further refining land-use regulation. Road laws included early forms of subdivision and construction standards. These colonial statutes show a process of legal evolution that parallels the development of contemporary land-use policy. Although modern laws are more complex due to increased conflicts from industrial and technological advancements, many of their core principles are traced back to the Massachusetts Bay Colony. This legal legacy continues to shape land-use governance in the Commonwealth today.