[MassHistPres] Demolition Delay Bylaw scope question

[Marcia Starkey]

I believe that state law forbids descruction of boundary walls. Can anyone 
cite the chapter? Marcia Starkey
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>
> It's an interesting discussion point.
> I was referring to stone walls that might exist on the lot and
> exist either along a road which isn't designated as Scenic and/or
> old stone walls which run perpendicular to the road, to delineate land 
> borders.
>
> The other element worth thinking about are exposed but inactive
> remnants of stone foundations which suggest prior usage on the property.
>
> Perhaps another way to tackle these currently non-regulated items
> is to work to refine the zoning bylaws to incorporate the preservation
> (or reuse) of these older structures.
>
> The concern is that if the demolition delay bylaw is too stringent
> there might be a movement to repeal its use.
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: djdewitt at rcn.com
> To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
> Sent: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Demolition Delay Bylaw scope question
>
>
> 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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>> To: <masshistpres at cs.umb.edu>
>> Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 8:15 PM
>> Subject: [MassHistPres] Demolition Delay Bylaw scope question
>>
>>
>>> 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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