In interpreting and applying the provisions of this bylaw, they
shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion
of health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience and the general welfare
of the inhabitants of the Town of Weymouth.
The provisions of this bylaw shall be enforced by the Inspector
of Buildings. No application, permit, plan, specifications or intended
use which is not in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw shall
be approved by the Inspector of Buildings.
No building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed, altered,
enlarged or moved and no use of any land or premises shall be begun
or changed without a permit having been issued by the Inspector of
Buildings. Whenever a permit or license is issued by any other department
of the Town, such permit or license shall be in conformance with the
provisions of this bylaw. Any application for a permit shall be accompanied
by a plan, accurately drawn, showing the actual shape and dimensions
of the lot or premises to be built upon; the exact location and size
of all buildings or structures to be erected, constructed, reconstructed,
altered or enlarged, together with the lines within which all buildings
or structures are to be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered
or enlarged; the existing or intended use of each building or structure;
the location of all zoning district boundary lines as they may affect
the lot or premises; the location and size of off-street parking and
loading facilities and driveways, where required; and such other information
as may be necessary to provide for the execution and enforcement of
this bylaw. A record of all applications, plans and permits shall
be kept on file in the office of the Inspector of Buildings of the
Town of Weymouth, and said record shall be available for public inspection
during regular office hours.
No occupancy, use or change of use shall take place without
the issuance of an occupancy permit signed by the Inspector of Buildings.
Said permit shall not be issued until the building, structure, premises
or land or its uses, and the uses incidental thereto, have been inspected
and approved as sufficiently completed to comply with the provisions
and regulations of this bylaw by said Inspector of Buildings, and
the same shall be available for public inspection during regular office
hours.
[Amended June 1978 STM by Art. 3, approved 11-2-1978; May 1990 ATM by Art. 46, approved 9-13-1990]
A.
If the Inspector of Buildings shall be informed or have reason to
believe that any provision of this bylaw has been, is being or may
be violated, he may make or cause to be made an investigation of the
facts and inspect the property where the violation may exist.
B.
If he shall find any such violation, he shall give notice thereof
in writing to the owner or to his duly authorized agent by means of
a written compliance order or a warning citation.
C.
If, after such notice, the premises are continued to be used in a manner contrary to the provisions of this bylaw, or if any such owner shall fail to obey any lawful order of the Inspector of Buildings in respect to any violation or use contrary to the provisions of this bylaw, the Inspector of Buildings shall proceed with enforcement by either of the two methods provided in § 120-112 below.
D.
If said Inspector of Buildings is requested in writing to enforce
such bylaws against any person allegedly in violation of the same
and such Inspector of Buildings declines to act, he shall notify,
in writing, the party requesting such enforcement of any action or
refusal to act and the reasons therefor within 14 days of receipt
of such request.
[Amended June 1978 STM by Art. 2, approved 11-2-1978; May 1990 ATM by Art. 46, approved 9-13-1990]
A.
Criminal complaint. Whoever violates any provision of these bylaws
may be penalized by indictment or on complaint brought in the District
Court. Except as may otherwise be provided by law and as the District
Court may see fit to impose, the maximum penalty for each violation
or offense brought in such manner shall be $300 for each offense.
Each day that willful violation continues shall constitute a separate
offense.
B.
Noncriminal disposition.
(1)
In addition to the procedures for enforcement as described above,
the provisions of this Zoning Bylaw may also be enforced by the Inspector
of Buildings by noncriminal complaint pursuant to the provisions of
MGL c. 40, § 21D. Each day on which a violation exists shall
be deemed to be a separate offense.
(2)
The penalty for violation of any provision of this bylaw shall
be a warning citation for the first offense; $50 for the second offense;
$100 for the third offense; and $200 for the fourth and each subsequent
offense.
This bylaw shall not interfere with or annul any bylaw, rule,
regulation or permit; provided that, unless specifically excepted,
where this bylaw is more stringent, it shall control.
The invalidity of any section or provision of this bylaw shall
not invalidate any other section or provision thereof.
