[MassHistPres] "demolition" and flat roofs

[Dennis De Witt]

Thanks much.

More would be welcome.


On Aug 13, 2007, at 4:34 PM, Anne Louro wrote:

> 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.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu]On Behalf Of Dennis De Witt
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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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