Chap. 0402 An Act restricting the use of lands abutting the highway now known as route 2 in the towns of lincoln and concord. Be it enacted, etc., as follows: Section 1. For the purpose of promoting the health, safety, convenience and welfare of the inhabitants of the commonwealth, the use of the land in the towns of Lincoln and Concord abutting the highway now known as Route 2, and extending back for two hundred feet from either side line of said highway, is hereby restricted to such uses as are lawfully permitted therein under the respective zoning bylaws of said towns in effect immediately prior to the effective date of this act, such uses, however, to be subject to the restrictions of said by-laws. The restrictions in such by-laws in respect to the area of lots, frontage, the height and bulk of buildings, the set-back from the way fronted upon, and the width of side yards and rear yards in force immediately prior to the effective date of this act, so far as applicable to the land to which this act relates, shall remain in full force and effect. Section 2. This act shall become effective upon its acceptance at annual town elections held in the towns of Lincoln and Concord prior to April thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fifty-four. Approved June 4, 1952.