[MassHistPres] Sidewalks in the historic district

[Jane Guy]

Salem's ordinance sets restrictions on the Commission's authority
....their review does not extend to "terraces, walks, driveways and
similar structures or any one or more of them, provided that any
structure is substantially at grade level".  So any property owner in
our historic districts can rip out their entire lawn and asphalt it if
they so choose ... and the city can also replace sidewalks without
HisCom approval.

 
 
Jane A. Guy
Assistant Community Development Director
City of Salem
Department of Planning & Community Development
120 Washington St., 3rd Floor
Salem, MA  01970
978-619-5685
(F) 978-740-0404
jguy at salem.com
www.salem.com