[MassHistPres] Question about Demo Delay Fees

[Deane Rykerson]

On Jan 22, 2011, at 9:00 AM, Garrett Laws wrote:

> Wendy et all,
> 
> 1) Are applicants for other permitting issues (building, variances
> etc) asked to pay for these services or are they city costs that we
> (as residents) typically absorb?
> 
> 2) Does the DD apply to all full demolitions or only on structures
> older than X # of years old?
> 
> I'm thinking that there should be equal application of fees across the
> board...maybe this is will leading the way.
> 
> Garrett
> 
> On Friday, January 21, 2011, Wendy Bawabe <bawabe at verizon.net> wrote:
>> The Town of Norwell currently has a 1-year demolition delay by-law.  Often the Norwell Historical Commission hires architectural historians or other experts to inspect historic properties that have applied for demolition to assess their historical significance. The Commission would like to have the demolition permit applicant pay for these consulting fees and, perhaps, for the costs of postage and printing that are associated with the demo delay process. Do any other Historical Commissions in Massachusetts require the demolition applicants to pay fees?  If so, how was this fee process initiated (town meeting, Board of Selectmen)? Please advise, Wendy BawabeNorwell Historical Commission
> 
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> Cheers,
> Garrett
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