[MassHistPres] 2010 Acts c.240 §173 - 'Time' extension for Certificates

[Chris Skelly]

Elaine, This could be addressed within a local historic district bylaw.  If
not in your bylaw, then the HDC can set an expiration date for certificates
within their operating rules and regulations.  

 

I’m not sure what you mean by – “So then the question becomes can the Act be
applied?”

 

Chris.

 

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From: masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu
[mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu] On Behalf Of Elaine Banta
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 10:45 AM
To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Subject: [MassHistPres] 2010 Acts c.240 §173 - 'Time' extension for
Certificates

 

As [new] support staff to the Historic Commission I am looking to hear from
anyone that can direct me regarding 'time limitations' on approved
certificates in MGL c.40 C (specifically for a feature that does not require
a building permit - a fence) and if anyone has run into applying the Act
[above] on such certificates issued during the tolling period.  My knowledge
of time limitations is limited to MGL c.40 A as staff to the Planning Board
and the Board of Appeals and I haven't been able to locate a reference to
timing in c.40 C. To the extent that an approval of a certificate bears no
time limitation, our by-laws are silent on expiry issues as well.  So then
the question becomes can the Act be applied?

 

I appreciate guidance from anyone who has experience with this issue.  

 

Elaine Banta

Harwich Planning 

P: 508.430.7511 

ebanta at town.harwich.ma.us

www.harwich-ma.gov

 

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