Code of Massachusetts Regulations
972 CMR - OLD KING'S HIGHWAY REGIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Title 972 CMR 3.00 - Excluded And Exempt Features And Activities
Section 3.03 - Exclusions
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
The following features and activities are allowed by St. 1973, c. 470 with no requirement for any certificate or action by the Town Committee.
(1) Ordinary Maintenance and Repairs That Do Not Change Exterior Architectural Features. 972 CMR 3.03(1) has been construed to include the replacement of shingles and clapboards with the same existing material, but shall not include changes from wood to vinyl, aluminum or fiber; or painting which changes the color of a building except for those changes specifically eligible for a Certificate of Exemption.
(2) Change of Color . Any building or structure may be painted white without Committee approval.
(3) Signs. Real estate signs of not more than three square feet, occupational signs of not more than one square foot, and temporary signs in connection with official celebrations and charitable drives may be displayed within the District without any action by the Town Committee. Signs for builders and contractors are allowed, but only during the time of the building project.
(4) Temporary Structures. Temporary structures for official celebrations (parades) or charitable drives.
