[MassHistPres] Demolition Delay Ownership

[Alicia Primer]

Hello,
In Weston, our Zoning enforcement officer has ruled that the Demo Delay is extinguished by change of ownership. Just the same as a building permit would. New owners must reapply and the clock would again start ticking.

BTW, our DD was extended a few years ago from 6 month to 12.

Good luck.
ALICIA PRIMER
Weston Historical Commission

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Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2019 11:37 AM
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Subject: [MassHistPres] Demolition Delay Ownership

Dear All:
Looking for some clarification, as our ordinance does not address this issue.
Is a demolition delay determination of preferably preserved attached to the building/property or the owner?
For instance, if an owner comes before the commission, and is given a 12 month delay, and in that 12 months the home is sold to a new home owner, does the demolition determination transfer over to the new owner? Or, would the new owner have to come back before the commission and re apply?

Thanks for your help!

Pamela Lyons
Waltham Historical Commission
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