[MassHistPres] 40C vs Town by laws

[Doherty, Jennifer (SEC)]

Hi Alisa,
MGL Chapter 40C, Section 8 is a list of exemptions communities can choose to adopt when they establish their local historic district bylaw. They can choose some, all, or none of the exemptions. If Townsend did not adopt the walls and fences exemption, your HDC must review walls and fences.
Thank you,
Jenn

Jennifer B. Doherty
Local Government Programs Coordinator
Massachusetts Historical Commission
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125-3314
Office: (617) 727-8470
Remote: (617) 807-0685
Jennifer.Doherty at sec.state.ma.us

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Subject: [MassHistPres] 40C vs Town by laws

MGL 40C sec 8 states walls and fences are excluded from review by the commission. Our Town bylaws does not list walls or fences as being excluded from review.
First time we have had an application for a fence in our town filled with fences in the    Historic Districts.
what is the bottom line for this...40C or town by laws
Thanks for any input
Alisa Struthers
Chairman
Townsend Historic District Commission

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