[MassHistPres] Demolition Delay Bylaw scope question

[Dennis De Witt]

If a properly drafted DD law can be applied to something as limited  
as an entrance portico, as I understand routinely happens in Newton,  
why not a fieldstone wall, if the law is written to cover it?

Dennis De Witt


On Jan 17, 2007, at 12:09 PM, Marcia Starkey wrote:

> I have assumed that the jurisdiction for all or most DD bylaws is  
> limited to
> buildings unless the language specifies otherwise.   Marcia Starkey ,
> Greenfield
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>> Hi,
>>
>> I'd be interesting in hearing from communities that
>> attempt to preserve objects, stone walls, abandoned
>> foundations, etc as part of what is governed as
>> part of their implementation of their Demolition Delay Bylaw.
>>
>> Often times, it is the objects, walls and abandoned foundations on
>> a parcel which contribute to the historical context
>> to a house or other 'enclosed' structure attempting
>> to be saved.
>>
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Roberta McGuire
>> Westford Historical Commission
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