[MassHistPres] Demolition Delay Ownership

[jonathan barnes]

Our bylaw in Reading was also silent on this issue.  In order to address it, we put language in our rules & regulations stating that a demolition delay decision runs and applies only to the individual owner who originally applied for the permit that was the subject of that demo delay hearing.  Further, that any demo delay decision or period is not transferable, and any subsequent owner intending to demolish a structure must first repeat the demo delay process before proceeding further. 

Best,

Jonathan Barnes
Reading Historical Commission
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> On Feb 14, 2019, at 10:34 AM, Lyons, Pamela <plyons at city.waltham.ma.us> wrote:
> 
> 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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