Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does my building permit application need to be approved by the Conservation Commission?
A. In most cases, as part of the application process, the Building Inspector will require that the building permit application be reviewed by the Conservation Commission to determine if it falls under the scope of the Wetlands Protections Act.
Q. How do I get my application reviewed by the Conservation Commission?
A. Applications are reviewed by the Commission at the meetings. Contact the Administrative Clerk to add your project to the agenda for the next available meeting.
Q. Do I need to file with the Conservation Commission?
A. If you are planning ANY WORK with the exception of painting or residing, within:
100 ft. of a wetland, swamp, lake, pond, bog, salt marsh, beach, wet meadow, dune or flat;
200 ft. of the banks of any stream, river, brook or estuary;
100 ft. of any seawall;
any floodplain, flood zone, or land below elevation 11 ft. above Mean Sea Level; OR
a barrier beach or coastal beach;
you may be required to file a Notice of Intent.
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