It is the purpose of this chapter to impose a waiting period of not
more than 90 days before granting a permit for the demolition of any building
or structure which is 500 square feet or larger and 75 years old or older
in order to explore alternatives to demolition. Connecticut General Statutes
Section 29-406 authorizes municipalities to approve a waiting period before
granting any permit for the demolition of any building, structure or part
thereof. The health, safety and welfare of the public will be served by imposing
such a waiting period in order that buildings or structures with historical
and social significance may be saved from demolition.
As used in this chapter, the following term(s) shall have the meanings
indicated below:
DEMOLITION
Any activity directed to disassembling, dismantling, dismembering
or razing the exterior of any structure or building. Demolition shall not
be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior
architectural feature which does not involve a change in the appearance or
design thereof, nor to prevent the alteration of any such feature which is
required by public safety because of a condition which is unsafe or dangerous
due to deterioration.
This chapter is intended to supplement and not to limit any requirements
now or hereafter imposed by the Connecticut General Statutes and regulations
adopted thereunder on any applicant for or recipient of a demolition permit
or any authority now or hereafter granted to the Building Official by, including
the authority of the Building Official to order a building demolished pursuant
to, the Connecticut State Building Code.
Any persons failing to abide by the provisions of this chapter or Connecticut
General Statutes Sections 29-401 through 29-415 shall be fined $1,000 or imprisoned
not more than six months, or both, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes
Section 29-254a. All fines imposed shall be collected and made payable to
the Town of Branford.