[MassHistPres] Historic District Fences

[Dennis De Witt]

Brookline separately reviews walls and fences.  The guidelines address type, height, materials, and % openness by location.  It helps that fences are subject to a building permit, which automatically tags them for review.  If one is built without a permit, that provides a potential additional hook for enforcement.  Fence contractors who may not regularly work here often are unaware of the requirement for a permit, but owners generally know they are reviewable.  There have not been too many difficult violations — but fences can occasionally raise neighborly passions.  

Dennis De Witt
Brookline


On Aug 30, 2016, at 1:19 PM, Sarah LaValley <slavalley at northamptonma.gov> wrote:

> I am doing some research into whether any communities with Local Historic Districts regulate fencing.
> If your community's LHD considers fencing in any way other than a category of project to which review does not extend/is exempt, what language and definitions are used?
> 
> Thanks very much-
> 
> Sarah I. LaValley
> Conservation, Preservation and Land Use Planner
> City of Northampton 
> Office of Planning and Sustainability
> 210 Main Street, Room 11
> Northampton MA, 01060
> 413-587-1263
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