[MassHistPres] Demolition Delay Bylaw

[JLennerton at aol.com]

The town of Leicester adopted a demolition delay by-law about ten years  
ago. We basically adopted what was the sample law sent to us from MHC with the 
 inclusion of appropriate local offices/officials.
 
We adopted the 6 month delay and I can tell you that we have used it  only 
once and it was not a deterrent in any way. I know that many  communities 
have a 12, and that some have longer delays, and I would advise that  you go 
for the longer amount of time on the delay as a more effective tool to  
prevent demolition.
 
Joe Lennerton
Leicester Historical Commission
 
 
In a message dated 2/16/2016 5:02:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
eware at dracutma.gov writes:

 
All, 
I have been asked by the local Historical Commission to  start exploring a 
simple demolition delay bylaw for the town of Dracut,  Ma. 
The Dracut Historical Commission has recently completed a  preservation 
master plan, is gearing up to complete a significant number of  survey forms 
and is looking closer at further protections for its historic  resources. 
At present there is little to prevent a property owner from  demolishing an 
historic structure. 
The Commission is looking for a simple process, working  with the building 
inspector (We have an excellent building inspector here.)  and whatever 
staff the Commission may have. 
Any proposed general bylaw would need to be simple and  workable for both 
staff and property owner.  We are particularly  interested in language that 
prevents demolition by neglect. 
Thank you for any input or suggestions you may  have. 
Betsy Ware 
Director of Community Development 
Town of Dracut, MA. 
978-453-4557 



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