[MassHistPres] "demolition" and flat roofs

[Anne Louro]

Following is the definition of "demolition" that New Bedford is proposing in its new demolition delay ordinance:

d)	"Demolition" The intentional act of substantially pulling down, destroying, defacing, removing or razing a building or structure or commencing the work of total, substantial or partial destruction with the intent of completing same; In addition to complete demolition of a building, the following actions shall require a demolition permit:

(i)	Removal of a roof for the purpose of; raising the overall height of a roof; rebuilding the roof to a different pitch; or adding another story to a building.
(ii)	Removal of one or more exterior wall(s) or partition(s) of a building.
(iii)	Gutting of a building's interior to the point where exterior features (windows, etc) are impacted.
(iv)	Removal of more than 25% of a structure's overall gross square footage as determined by the Department of Inspectional Services.
(v)	The lifting and relocating of a building on its existing site or to another site.

This definition is a compilation of definitions modeled from several communities.



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Subject: [MassHistPres] "demolition" and flat roofs


Does anyone whose bylaw definition of "demolition" includes removal  
of roofs make a distinction between flat and sloped roofs, where the  
intention is to add one or more floors?  Can you cite any examples?

Dennis De Witt
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