[MassHistPres] Demo ByLaw Statute of Limitations

[Marcia Starkey]

Greenfield's delay term matches the life of a demolition permit: 6 months.
We know that demolition permits expire after 6 months which I think is state
not local law. If that is correct, the new owner must apply for a new
demolition permit. That would trigger a new review.  Check into state law or
ask the Inspector.

 

Marcia Starkey

Greenfield HC     

 

From: masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu
[mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu] On Behalf Of Ann Chapdelaine
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:10 AM
To: masshistpres
Subject: [MassHistPres] Demo ByLaw Statute of Limitations

 

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. 

 

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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