Is demolition regulated?
Is there a design committee review for alterations or for new construction? Yes. Review may be done by a Review Board or deferred to town staff. How long will review take and will there be a fee? There is no fee for plan review and design assistance for proposed alterations in addition to the normal fees associated with building permits. Major alterations and new construction follow the same timeline as any project requiring a building permit. Can an NCO be used to exclude certain types of housing? No. An NCO is used to maintain the character, setting and identity of a neighborhood and to promote quality, respectful investment. If a parcel is currently zoned for multi-family, an NCO will not change that current land use. Will an NCO downzone my property? No, the existing base zoning will remain unchanged. Any vacant parcels will also maintain the range of uses permitted by the underlying zoning. However, the NCO may affect the dimensional standards (lot area, setbacks, building height,
