[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Groveland
5-23-2002 ATM by Art. 10 (Ch. 8, § 8-23, of the General
Bylaws). Amendments noted where applicable.]
A building permit shall be obtained for all fences as required
by the Massachusetts State Building Code.
A.
Fences
greater than four feet in height and/or having less than 50% open
surface shall not extend into the required front yard setback or beyond
the existing principal building, whichever is closer to the street.
B.
All fences
requiring a building permit shall be accompanied by a plot plan showing
the location of the proposed fencing.
C.
Fences
may be installed up to but not on the property line, provided that
partition fences may be erected and maintained in accordance with
MGL c. 49.
D.
Fences
shall be installed with the finished or "good" side facing the adjoining
property.
E.
If the
location of the fence is in dispute, it is the responsibility of the
owner of the fence to certify its location and relocate the fence
to a compliant location.
F.
No fence,
regardless of height or location, shall be placed so as to obstruct
sight lines from public ways, private ways or driveways. If a location
is in question, compliance shall be determined by the Building Inspector.
Fences shall comply with all applicable legal requirements,
including, but not limited to, 310 CMR 10.00 et seq., and Groveland's
Wetland Bylaw,[1] and if enclosing a swimming pool, spa or hot tub, with
the barrier requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code.
