[MassHistPres] Demolition definitions

[Roughan, Michael]

The town of Hopkinton has been besieged by Buildings/Developers that have purchased existing homes predetermined to be historically relevant and proceeded to remove major sections of the structure under the premise of structural integrity rather than submit to our Demolition Delay bylaw. Several of these properties now bear no resemblance to the original structure and in all cases are larger in scale and proportion than the existing structure.

This has led to a discussion between our Building Inspectional Services, Town Counsel and the Historical Commission regarding the definition of "Demolition".
Are there any communities that have a comprehensive definition of demolition?

Any advice about how to deal with this issue is welcomed.

Regards,

....Mike

Michael Roughan, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP
Chairman - Hopkinton Historical Commission

Town of Hopkinton
18 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748

D 617.357.7725 M 617.784.6463


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