[Amended 3-15-2004 STM by Art. 21]
A. 
Proximity to lines of ways. No portion of a building, except eaves, downspouts and uncovered steps, shall be built or erected within 15 feet from the nearest exterior line of any public way or any private way shown on a plan approved by the board of survey or its successors, or open for public use.
B. 
Proximity of dwellings to certain lot lines. No portion of a building except as provided for dwelling houses as set out in Subsection A with the exception of eaves of a roof, downspouts and uncovered steps shall be built or erected nearer than 15 feet from the nearest exterior line of any public way or private way shown on a plan approved by the board of survey or its successors or open for public use.
C. 
Construction sites must abut public way. No permit for the construction of any type of structure, whether residential, business, commercial or manufacturing shall be issued by the building inspector unless the land on which construction is proposed has frontage on a public way. Permits for construction of any type structure proposed on land which does not have frontage on a public way shall not be issued unless the street is on a duly approved and recorded subdivision plan.
D. 
Violations; penalty; notice. If any person violates any of the requirements of this chapter or any amendment thereof, or any permit issued thereunder, he shall, except when otherwise provided in this chapter or by statute, be liable to a penalty not exceeding $100 for each violation thereof. The building inspector upon discovery of such violation shall give notice in writing to such person or to the owner of the premises where such violation occurs, and may order such person or owner to remove any part of a structure erected in violation or do such other acts as the inspector deems necessary in order to comply with the requirements of this chapter and of such permit. If after such notice such person or owner continues such violation or fails to obey any such lawful order of the inspector, the inspector may revoke the permit for the work in connection with which such, violation occurred, and it shall thereupon become unlawful for the owner or contractor to proceed with such work.
[Amended 5-15-2000 ATM by Art. 38; 3-15-2004 STM by Art. 19; 11-10-2014 STM by Art. 9]
A. 
New Construction:
(1) 
Residential (to include basements, garages & decks): $0.25 per square foot
(2) 
Commercial: $10 per $1,000 of cost of job
B. 
Additions, Alterations, Maintenance, Accessory Structures, Pools, Signs, Mechanical and Sheet Metal Permits:
$0 to $999:
$50
$1,000 to $1,999:
$60
$2,000 to $2,999:
$70
$3,000 to $3,999:
$80
$4,000 to $4,999:
$90
$5,000 to $5,999:
$100
$10,000 & above:
$10 per thousand (no limit)
C. 
Miscellaneous:
(1) 
Foundation Only: $50
(2) 
Woodstoves, fireplaces, chimneys: $50
(3) 
Fences: $50
(4) 
Demolition:
(a) 
Accessory Structures: $50
(b) 
Single Family Dwellings: $100
(c) 
Commercial: $150
(d) 
Move Building: $125
(e) 
Temporary Tent: $50 Residential; $100 Commercial
(5) 
Temporary Trailer: $50
(6) 
Written Zoning Opinion: $50
(7) 
Re-Inspection Fee: $50
(8) 
Copy Fee: $0.30 per page
(9) 
New Duplicate Permit: $50
D. 
Occupancy Permits/Certifications:
(1) 
Residential Occupancy: $50
(2) 
Commercial Occupancy: $100
(3) 
Certificate of Inspection (400 or less capacity): $60
(4) 
Certificate of Inspection (over 400 capacity): $100
E. 
Any person who undertakes or authorizes or causes work to be done without first obtaining the appropriate building permit may be subject to a fine in the amount of three times the original fee charged.
A. 
Inspection of wires. No person shall install wires, conduits, apparatus, fixtures or other appliances for carrying or using the electricity for light, heat or power within or connected to any building in the Town without first notifying the inspector of wires in writing of the proposed installation.
B. 
Penalty for violation. Whoever violates the provision of this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $20. This shall apply only to new construction and notice by means of an application for a building permit to the building inspector.
C. 
Electrical fee schedule.
[Amended 5-20-1991 ATM by Art. 23; 2-14-2005 STM by Art. 14; 11-10-2014 STM by Art. 9]
(1) 
Residential:
Basic Wiring: Lighting, switches, receptacles, service & miscellaneous:
$75 with 1 inspection
Appliances:
$40 with 1 inspection
Air Conditioning/Central Air:
$50 with 1 inspection
Telephone Systems/Low Voltage Systems/Data Communications:
$50 with 1 inspection
Oil & Gas Burner:
$40 with 1 inspection
Alarm Systems:
$40 with 1 inspection
Alarms Miscellaneous:
$40 with 1 inspection
Sewage Pump:
$50
Above Ground Pool:
$50 with 1 inspection
In-Ground Pool:
$90 with 1 inspection
Hot Tubs, Spas & Saunas:
$50 with 1 inspection
Rough and Final Inspection:
More than 1 inspection, there will be an additional amount due of $40 per inspection
(2) 
Commercial:
$0 - $5,000 - Labor & Material:
$75 minimum fee
$5,000 & up
1% over $5,000 on top of the $75
(a) 
All cost of construction shall be calculated based on all labor and any material supplied by customer or by installing contractor. Any understatement of cost of construction will warrant additional fees and late penalty fee assessed.
(3) 
Maintenance Work: $200 Annual fee
(4) 
All Solar PV Systems: $6.25 per panel
(5) 
General:
Temporary Service:
$40 per 1 inspection
Signs:
$50 per inspection
Carnivals & Circuses:
$150
Generators:
Residential: $50
Commercial: $100
(6) 
Additional Inspection:
(a) 
Re-Inspection Fee (Incomplete Work, no access): $40 per inspection
(7) 
New Construction/Renovation Maximum:
(a) 
New Homes - Overhead Complete: $150
(b) 
New Homes - Underground Complete: $175
(8) 
Plan Review: $50
(a) 
Service Breakdown/Emergency After Normal Working Hours (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. includes weekdays, weekends & holidays): $175
(9) 
Electrical work without proper permits filed: Double fee
(10) 
No refunds on any permits
A. 
The owner of every in-ground swimming pool shall provide and maintain adequate enclosure at least four feet in height to prevent unauthorized persons and animals from entering the pool area.
B. 
The owner of every above-ground pool at least four feet in height which is not enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and has a deck or ladder for access to the pool shall have a locking gate preventing access by unauthorized persons.