Board of Building Design

  1. The Board of Building Design shall review and advise on all applications for building permits referred to it by the Building Inspector, including but not limited to:
    1. New construction of any kind
    2. Any exterior addition or alteration to pre-existing buildings/structures or accessory buildings
    3. Swimming pools, decks, recreational structures
    4. New fences (including replacements)
    5. Curb cuts
    6. Other matters referred by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals;
    7. Any plans or proposals the Building Inspector may refer to the Board.

  2. Applications must be accompanied by plans showing all elevations of proposed new structures and all affected elevations in the case of additions or alterations. 

Required for Review by the Board:

  1. Six sets of elevations and two complete sets of structural drawings (including elevations) must be submitted with a permit application to the building department.
  2. Pictures of the existing residence showing the location of all proposed construction, fences, swimming pools, or curb cuts, etc. 
  3. Samples of all materials used including siding, veneer, and roofing materials.

The Board of Building Design meets once a month.  Please contact the building department office for filing and meeting dates.

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