[MassHistPres] Demo ByLaw Statute of Limitations

[Judy Markland]

Was a demolition permit issued to the previous owner?  At least one 
building inspector I know treats the demolition process exactly like the 
building permit, including lapse time, even though there was no time limit 
specified in the demo delay bylaw.  If the demolition permit lapses, the 
whole process needs to be repeated.  The same analogy might work even if 
the permit hadn't been issued.
Judy Markland


At 11:09 AM 4/2/2013, Ann Chapdelaine wrote:
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>Does anyone have a statute of limitations on the Demolition Delay By-Law 
>in their city or town? We allowed the demolition of an historic house 
>three years ago.  The owner decided not to demolish the house.  He sold it 
>and the new owner wants to demolish the house.  Our building official 
>notified us of this new application but told us that we already voted to 
>allow the demolition and he said since we voted he will allow it and that 
>there is no statute of limitations in our by-law.  I am wondering if there 
>is  a statute of limitations in the State Building Code for 
>demolitions?  We have  several new member who may not have voted the way 
>we did at the time but would enact the 6 month delay period.
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>Ann J. Chapdelaine, Chairperson
>North Attleborough Historical Commission
>Town Hall
>43 South Washington Street
>North Attleborough, MA. 02760
>Direct Line : 508-789-4466
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