This Zoning Bylaw shall be enforced by the Building
Inspector who may require the submission of plans, specifications
and other information which he deems to be necessary to determine
compliance with its provisions.
A.
No structure shall be constructed, reconstructed,
enlarged, altered, moved, removed or demolished without obtaining
a building permit. The Building Inspector shall withhold such building
permit if the building or structure as constructed, reconstructed,
enlarged, altered or moved would be in violation of any provision
of this Zoning Bylaw.
B.
Any amendment to this Zoning Bylaw shall apply to
building permits issued after the first notice of public hearing on
such amendment.
A.
No building hereafter erected shall be used or occupied
in whole or in part until a certificate of compliance has been issued
by the Building Inspector. The certificate of compliance shall not
be issued until all work has been completed in accordance with the
provisions of the approved permits and of the applicable sections
of this Zoning Bylaw.
B.
No use of a structure, a lot or a portion of a structure
or a lot shall be commenced or changed without the issuance by the
Building Inspector of a certificate of compliance. The certificate
of compliance shall not be issued unless the Building Inspector is
satisfied that the proposed use will be in conformity with the applicable
sections of this Zoning Bylaw.
A.
The Building Inspector shall not issue a building
permit until he is satisfied that all necessary variances, special
permits or extensions, modifications or renewals thereof have been
granted.
B.
The Building Inspector shall not issue a building
permit for any lot that falls within a subdivision until advised in
writing by the Community Planning Commission that said lot has been
released from the covenant imposed by said Commission in connection
with the approval of the subdivision plan.
A.
Any building permit issued by the Building Inspector
shall become invalid unless the work authorized by it shall have been
commenced within six (6) months after its issuance, or if the work
authorized by such permit is suspended for a period of one (1) year
after the time the work is commenced; provided that, for cause, one
(1) or more extensions of time, for periods not exceeding ninety (90)
days each, may be allowed in writing by the Building Inspector.
B.
Construction or operations under a building or special
permit shall conform to any subsequent amendment of this Zoning Bylaw
unless the use or construction is commenced within six (6) months
after the issuance of the building permit, and in cases involving
construction, unless such construction is continued through to completion
as continuously and expeditiously as is reasonable.
C.
Preliminary work by way of preparation of the site
for new construction such as excavating or removal of old buildings
does not constitute the commencement of construction.
A.
If the Building Inspector is informed, or has reason
to believe that any provision of this Zoning Bylaw or of any permit
or certificate of compliance is being, or is about to be violated,
he shall make or cause to be made an investigation of the facts, including
an inspection of the property where the violation may exist, and,
if he finds any violation, he shall immediately issue to the owner
of the premises, or his duly authorized agent, and to the occupant
of the premises, a written notice and order describing each violation
found and ordering immediate discontinuance thereof. Such notice and
order shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested.
B.
If, after such notice and order, any violation continues,
or if any owner, agent or occupant fails to obey any lawful order
of the Building Inspector with respect to any violation or any use
contrary to the provisions of this Zoning Bylaw, the Building Inspector
shall immediately revoke all permits and certificates issued with
respect to said premises and shall make complaint to the Superior
Court seeking injunctive relief restraining the further use of the
premises, and shall take such other action as is necessary to enforce
the provisions of this Zoning Bylaw.
C.
If the Building Inspector is requested in writing
to enforce the provisions of this Zoning Bylaw against any person
allegedly in violation of the same and after investigation he acts
or declines to act, he shall notify the party requesting such enforcement
of any action taken, or refusal to act, stating the reasons therefor.
Such notification shall be made in writing within fourteen (14) days
of receipt of such request.
D.
Any person who has been served with a notice and order
shall not leave any structure or lot in such a condition as to be
a hazard or menace to the public safety, health or general welfare.
[Amended 4-24-1989 ATM by Art. 24, approved 6-20-1989]
A.
Violations. The provisions of this Zoning Bylaw shall
be enforced by noncriminal complaint pursuant to the provisions of
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 21D. The Building
Inspector taking cognizance of a violation of a specific Zoning Bylaw
which he is empowered to enforce, as an alternative to initiating
criminal proceedings, shall give to the offender a written notice
to appear before the Clerk of the District Court having jurisdiction
thereof at any time during office hours, not later than twenty-one
(21) days after the date of such notice. Such notice shall be in triplicate
and shall contain the name and address, if known, of the offender,
the specific offenses charged, and the time and place for his required
appearance. Such notice shall be signed by the enforcing person, and
shall be signed by the offender whenever practicable in acknowledgment
that such notice has been received.
B.
Penalties. Each day, or portion of a day, that any violation is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offense beginning with the date of receipt of the notice and order issued pursuant to § 200-21A of this Zoning Bylaw. The penalty for violation of any provision of this Zoning Bylaw shall be as follows:
