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BY-LAWS

ACCESSORY APARTMENT

An Accessory Apartment or In-Law Apartment is a self-contained unit incorporated within a single family dwelling structure.

1. The intent of permitting accessory apartment is to:

a. Provide homeowners the ability to care for a family member or relative while keeping separate their living area.

b. To enable older homeowners to keep control of larger homes within the family structure by either augmenting the income requirements of their larger homes or
by establishing a smaller living quarters for themselves and allowing a family member the house.

c. To provide housing units for persons with disabilities.

d. Provide homeowners with a means of obtaining companionship, security and services with the ability to construct a separate living unit within their household.

e. To protect property values and stabilizing the single family residential character of a neighborhood by ensuring that accessory apartments are utilized for owner occupied housing only.

2. The Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings may issue a Zoning Permit authorizing the construction and use of an accessory apartment within an existing or new owner occupied single-family dwellings. The following items must be considered when designing for the additional living area:

a. Only one accessory apartment may be created within a single-family structure or lot.

b. The owner(s) of the residence, in which the accessory unit is created, must continue to occupy one of the dwelling units as their primary residence.

c. The gross floor area of the accessory apartment shall not exceed nine hundred (900) square feet.

d. An accessory apartment may not be occupied by more than two people.

e. No separate utility is permitted.

f. At least three (3) off-street parking spaces must be available for use by the owner occupants and the tenants.

g. Front entrance shall be shared by both units.

h. A common livable area must be shared by both units

i. The design and room sizes of both units must conform to all applicable standards in the Health, Building and other codes and regulations.

j. The accessory apartment shall not have a separate address.

3. After a Zoning Permit is issued a Special Permit must be obtained by the Planning Board.

a. The Special Permit must state the persons who will reside in both units.

b. The Special Permit must be renewed every five (5) years.

c. The Special Permit shall lapse after the sale of the property.

d. A recording at the Registry of Deeds shall be done within thirty (30) days of occupancy which will stipulate that the unit is occupied under a Special Permit. The deed restriction shall indicate that whoever purchases the property will utilize the units as prescribed under this By-Law and will obtain a new Special Permit within thirty (30) days after closing or prior to occupancy of the accessory apartment. Failure to follow this requirement will forfeit the Special Permit.



BY LAWS ACCESSORY APARTMENT – 7 24 2002

BED AND BREAKFAST


A. PURPOSE

The intent of this section of the Town’s Zoning By-Laws is to provide zoning guidelines for the establishment and operations of Bed and Breakfast, Homes and Inns (see definitions), and to protect the health, safety and quality of life for all the residents of Hadley.

B. DEFINITIONS

1. Bed and Breakfast Home – A private dwelling in which at least one (1) and not more than three (3) rooms are offered for rent for transient occupancy, in which overnight lodging and breakfast are offered to such occupant and in which no public restaurant is maintained.

2. Bed and Breakfast Inn – A building, used in whole or in part, as a temporary abiding place and providing not more than eight (8) sleeping rooms, in which lodging is provided for compensation with or without meals.

C. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. All bed and breakfast homes and inns shall be permitted by special permit by the Planning Board only.

2. The owner(s) of the bed and breakfast must reside in and continue to reside in the dwelling as his/her/their principal residence. The owner(s) will provide a sworn statement certifying to such residency upon request of the Planning Board.

3. Off-street parking shall be available in accordance with the by-law.

4. Each bed and breakfast shall be established, maintained and operated so as to preserve and compliment the residential character and integrity of the surrounding area when the facility is established in a residential area as provided for in the Hadley Zoning By-laws.

5. Each bed and breakfast shall have a current ServSafe certificate (The Servsafe certificate is required for B & B’s as of 10/01/2001 by the New Food Code for Massachusetts 105 CMR 590.000. To obtain a certificate, a person must complete and pass a certified course in food safety.)

6. Each bedroom occupied by a paying guest shall be equipped with a properly installed and functioning smoke detector. Each room occupied by a paying guest shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher.

7. If the bed and breakfast uses a septic system, the owner shall provide evidence that the system is adequate for the proposed number of bedrooms.

8. If the bed and breakfast uses a well system for water, the owner shall provide evidence that the water has been tested and the water quality is satisfactory. The water shall be tested on a yearly basis and records maintained by owner.

9. The bed and breakfast owner shall provide evidence that liability insurance is carried on the business.

10. Signage shall be in accordance with the by-law.

11. The Code Enforcement Officer(s) shall be given such access to the dwelling as deemed necessary from time to time for the purpose of making inspections to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local codes, rules and regulations. Code Enforcement Officers may include the Building Inspector, the health department inspector or the fire department inspector.

12. In general, it should be the responsibility of the applicant to assemble the certificates and evidence and present them with the application for special permit.

13. Not permitted in the Residential District(s) of Town.

D. BED AND BREAKFAST HOME

Shall be an owner-occupied establishment offering not more than three rooms for overnight rental. Breakfast and other services may be offered only in association with an overnight stay. Guests may stay for not more than 30 consecutive days. All accommodations are to be reserved in advance.

1. The establishment must register annually by July 1 with the Town Board of Assessors.

2. No on-street parking is permitted.

3. On premises parking must be paved or hard packed surface. No parking shall be on the grass.

4. Signage shall not exceed three (3) square feet and must meet all other zoning requirements as set forth in other sections.

E. BED AND BREAKFAST INN

Shall be an owner occupied establishment offering four to eight rooms for overnight rental. Breakfast and other services may be offered only in association with an overnight stay. Guests may stay for not more than thirty (30) consecutive days. All accommodations are reserved in advance.

1. Permitted inns must register annually by July 1 with the Town Board of Assessors.

2. The B & B must be neither offensive nor detrimental to the residential area or district that it is in.

3. Updated smoke alarm systems must be maintained to the most recent edition of the statewide codes.

4. All current Health, Building, and Safety codes and regulations must be satisfied at the time of application.

5. The parcel improved for a B & B shall provide for or establish two (2) off street parking spaces for the members of the owner’s family residing in the residence plus one (1) parking space per room or unit lot. Parking spaces shall be located or screened from view of the neighboring properties so as to preserve the residential character of the site.



BY LAWS Bed and Breakfast – 9 5 2002


HOME OCCUPATIONS


A. APPLICABILITY

The conduct of home occupations may be permitted under the provisions of this section. It is the intent of this section to:

1. Ensure the compatibility of home occupations with other uses permitted in the town.

2. Maintain and preserve the character of residential neighborhoods and

3. Provide all the peace, quiet and domestic tranquility within all residential areas of the Town that is usually expected, and guaranteed to all residents with freedom from excessive noise and traffic, nuisances, and other possible effects of business and commercial type activities within these residential areas.

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. A home occupation shall be incidental and secondary to the lot’s residential purpose. It shall be conducted in such a manner that it does not give an outward appearance of a business.

2. The maximum number of home occupations permitted shall be one (1) per property and/or resident family member.

3. New accessory buildings used for home occupation purposes shall not be larger than thirty percent (30%) of the footprint and/or area of the principal building.

4. Existing accessory buildings and primary use buildings that are used as home occupation purposes shall not be expanded nor enlarged if the area exceeds thirty percent (30%) of the combined total of all structures.

5. The home occupation shall be owned and operated by a resident of the principal building and/or dwelling. The owner/operator of the home occupation must also have their legal principal residence within the principal structure of the lot.

6. No on site selling of goods, items, stock, materials or wares is permitted with regard to a home occupation from any residential or accessory type structure. Exception to this section shall be for the selling of produce and farm goods as considered under a farm stand definition by the Department of Agriculture.

7. No tag sale or garage type sales shall be permitted at any time regarding the selling of home occupations wares.

8. No non-resident continuous part-time or permanent employees shall be permitted on the property as part of the home occupation except as allowed under this section. The occasional hiring of consulting services such as CPA or accounting services, technical services or consultation for the functioning of the home occupation is permitted no more than 5 days per month, but not to exceed 20 days in a calendar year.

9. Infractions that occur will be grounds for review of the special permit. Any three such proven infractions shall be cause to rescind the special permit. The non-criminal disposition ticketing by-law shall be used for infractions.

First Offense: Warning
Second Offense: Fifty ($50.00) dollars
Third Offense: One hundred ($100.00) dollars
All other consecutive offenses: Three hundred ($300.00) dollars per
offense

10. All vehicles and equipment associated with a home occupation shall be identified and approved as part of the special permit application.

C. TYPES OF HOME OCCUPATIONS

The following types of home occupations shall be defined and permitted within all districts of Town:

1. Home office or studio

Permitted home office or studio uses shall include, but are not limited to the following: Engineering and design consultants or other similar profession, Internet consultants, artisan, on-line designers, music lesson teacher, CPA, financial adviser, audio/visual technician, cabinetmaker, and photographers.

a. Without Clients

1. This type of home occupation is intended for the occupant who needs an office at home for part-time or full time consulting work, or for an artist. It is exclusively for them and not for any type of employment.

2. No outward appearance of a business.

3. No non-resident employees.

4. Signage shall be limited to 3 square feet and wall mounted only. No pole, ground or illuminated type signs will be permitted.

b. With Clients

1. This type of home occupation is intended for the person who will have an occasional client. The maximum number of clients per day shall be limited to 5 with a maximum of 20 per week.

2. This type of home occupation shall be by special permit only and issued by the Planning Board. The special permit shall be reviewed after the first year of application then on a five (5) year renewal basis.

3. There shall be no outward appearance of a business.

4. No non-residential substantial or continuous part-time or full-time employees will be permitted.

5. All clients’ parking will be on-site with no on street parking permitted. No new parking areas can be constructed other than what exists at the time of application.

6. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the home occupation to control noise and distractions by clients coming to their site.

7. No noise or odors shall emanate beyond the property lines that are related to the occupation. A home occupation that customarily emanates sound, such as music lessons shall be conducted in such a manner so no sound is audible beyond the boundary lines. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to make any necessary changes or alterations to meet the requirement such as installation of HVAC or sound proofing.

8. Signage of up to 3 square feet shall be permitted. All other sign regulations established under other sections for the specific district shall be followed.


2. Home Trade Occupation:

Permitted home trade occupations shall include, but not limited to, the following: Electrician, Painters, Plumber, Lawn care landscape contractors, air conditioning contractors, handy-man services, artisan, crafters, resident carpenter or builder, snow plowing, upholsterers.

A home trade occupation shall be defined as trade type activity or other form that requires a combination of equipment and employment. This type of home occupation shall:

a. Be by special permit only and issued by the Planning Board. This special permit shall be reviewed after the first year of operation then on a three (3) year basis.

b. In non-commercial districts, home trade occupation shall not be permitted when the majority of homes on any street within one-quarter (1/4) mile are on lots of 150 foot frontage or less at the time of application (i.e. rural in nature).

c. Maximum number of full or part-time employees shall be four (4). Seasonal employees may be permitted by special permit for off site work.

d. Non-continuous employment on site.

e. Employee daytime hours shall not exceed one (1) hour on site. Customarily set aside for lunch, breaks, and beginning and end of day.

f. Parking of vehicles and equipment shall be to the rear or side of the property and be screened from view of neighboring property.

g. Elimination of noise or odors associated with the home occupation business beyond lot lines.

h. No after dark or before dawn activities will be permitted associated with the permitted occupation that can negatively impact surrounding areas and neighbors except under special conditions set forth by the special permit.

i. Any work, such as maintenance of vehicles and equipment, must be minimized on site. All such work shall be specified at the time of the special permit. All work shall be conducted inside and away from public view.

j. The time of normal operation shall be specified at the time of the special permit.

k. Signage shall be limited to three (3) square feet. All other sign regulations established under other sections for the specific district shall be enforced.

l. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the home trade occupation to control any and all clients and employees and to instruct them so as to minimize noise, unwanted visual effects, and speed, etc. when visiting or when at the property.

m. The Planning Board may adopt such rules and regulations or impose such restrictions, as necessary, to enforce the intent of this by-law.



BY LAWS Home Occupations – 9 4 2002

HOME OCCUPATION APPLICATION

PART 1

1.What type of Home Occupation do you have? ________________________________
(Accounting, Consulting, Gift Baskets)

2. What is the name of your Home Occupation? ________________________________

3. Your Name _______________________________________

4. Your address _____________________________________

5. Phone numbers: business: _____ - _______ _____ - _______ home: _____-______


PART 2

1. Do you plan on having any employees? Yes ___ No ____
2. How many employees will you have? Quantity __________
3. Will you have a sign? Yes ____ No ____
4. Will you be selling any products or goods
directly from your property? Yes ____ No ____
5. Will you be having any clients visiting your
home? Yes ____ No ____

If you have answered yes to any of the questions in part 2 please go directly to part 3.

If you answered no to the questions in all of part 2 then the Town considers your Home Occupation a HOME OFFICE. You are then required to register your Home Office directly with the Zoning Enforcement Officer annually. To register please mail this completed application to the “ Zoning Enforcement Officer, Hadley Town Hall, 100 Middle Street, Hadley, Ma. 01035”. You may also call at 586-7274 for an appointment.
You are reminded that as a Home Office you must reside within your residence as long as you are conducting a Home Office within it. You may not sell anything related to your Home Office at anytime from your residence. This includes any tag sales, etc. that you may have at your residence. Please note all residential tag sales must be registered through the police prior to the tag sale commencing. Also, signs are not permitted. You also may not store any materials related to the Home Office outside of your residence.





PLEASE SIGN AND DATE THE COMPLETED FORM ON PAGE TWO.



PART 3 HOME BUSINESS

This section of Home Occupation is for Home Businesses only. You will be required to apply for and obtain a SPECIAL PERMIT through the Planning Board. Upon completing this part as well as the entire application, please mail this application directly to the Planning Board at the Town Hall. The filing fee for your special permit is $ ______
Make checks payable to the “ Town of Hadley”.

1. Are you planning on having a sign? _______________
2. How large of a sign do you plan on? _______________
3. What is the size of your sign? _____ x ________
4. How high will the sign be? _______________
5. How far back from the road will it be? _______________
6. How many square feet is your residence? _______________
7. How many square feet for your business? _______________
8. Do you have any accessory buildings? _______________
9. How many square feet are they? _______________
10. How many square feet for your business? _______________
11. On what days will you be conducting business? _______________
12. What will your hours be? ______ to _______
13. Will you have any commercial vehicles? ________________
14. Please describe them and their sizes? ________________
15. Where will they park? ________________


Please provide a scaled site plan with this application to the Planning Board. It should consist of enough detail for the Planning Board to render a decision on all issues and items that are referred to within the Home Occupation By-law. If your business has large vehicles photos of each one will be required. By signing this application you are stating that you have read the entire Home Occupation By-law and are familiar with all its requirements.





Use additional sheets as needed.


APPLICANT: ________________________ DATE: ______________



Home Occupation Application – 4 8 2004


SECTION VII. SIGNS (Adopted March 1976)

The provisions of this article shall govern the construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of all signs as herein defined together with their appurtenant and auxiliary devices.

Section 1.0 Building Code
All signs shall comply with the regulations for the erection and construction of signs contained in the Building Code in the Town of Hadley and all other applicable regulations and statues of this Town and the Commonwealth including the sign regulations contained in this ordinance.

Section 1.0 Definitions

1.1 Signs: Any permanent or temporary structure,
device, letter, word, motel, banner, pennant,
insignia, trade flag, or representation used as,
or which is in the nature of an advertisement,
announcement, or direction, or is designed to
attract the eye by means including intermittent
or repeated motion or illumination.
1.2 SIGNED ACCESSORY: Any sign that advertises or
indicates the person occupying the premises on
which the sign is erected or maintained, or the
business transacted thereon, or advertises the
property itself or any part thereof as for sale
or rent, and which contains no other matter.
1.3 SIGN, GROUND: A sign erected on or affixed
to the land including any exterior sign not
attached to a building.
1.4 SIGN, SURFACE AREA OF: The area of a sign
shall be considered to include all the lettering,
wording and accompany signs and symbol, together
with the background on which they are displayed,
any frame around the sign and any cutout or
extensions. It shall not include the members
which are solely for supporting or bracing the
portion comprising the sign area.

The area of a sign consisting of individual
letters or symbols attached to or painted on a
surface, building, wall or window, shall be
considered to be that of the smallest quadrangle
or triangle which encompasses all of the letters
and symbols.

The area of a sign consisting of or contain-
ing a three-dimensional object shall be considered
to be the area of the largest vertical cross-section.

In computing the area of signs, only one side
of back-to-back signs, shall be counted.

1.5 SIGN, TEMPORARY: Any sign intended to be main-
tained for a continuous period of not more than
sixty (60) days.
1.6 PUBLIC WAY: Public way shall include any street
or highway established by prescription as a public
way or by the State, County or Town as a public way
dedicated or open to public use.

Section 2.0 Administration and Enforcement

2.1 ENFORCEMENT: The building inspector is hereby
designated as the Sign Officer and is hereby charged
with the enforcement of this By-Law.

The Building Inspector is authorized to order
the repair or removal of any sign and its supporting
structure which in his judgment is dangerous or in
disrepair or which is erected or maintained con-
trary to this By-Law.
2.2 PERMITS: No sign larger than two square feet
shall be erected, altered or enlarged without a per-
mit from the building inspector. Such permit shall
be issued only if the building inspector determines
that the sign complies or will comply with all
applicable provisions of this By-Law.

Section 3.0 General Regulations:
3.1 Any traffic, informational or directional sign
owned and installed by a governmental agency shall
be permitted.
3.2 No private sign shall be placed on public property.
3.3 Signs that are necessary to warn of a hazard or to post
land shall be permitted as required to accomplish
these purposes.
3.4 No sign may be placed in a side yard or a rear
yard as required for the particular district in
which it is located.
3.5 No ground Sign shall extend more than twelve
(12) feet above natural ground level.
3.6 No sign if supported by or suspended from a
pedestal or post shall project more than twenty-
four (24) inches over or into a pedestrian or
vehicular way customarily used by the public.
3.7 No projecting Sign shall extend closer than
ten (10) feet (vertical distance) to a pedestrian or vehicular way customarily used by the public.
3.8 No Sign shall be larger than sixty-four (64)
square feet in the area.
3.9 No Sign affixed to a building may project above
the roof line.
3.10 Signs containing moving parts, signs displaying animation or movement or changing messages (by flashing or blinking lights or light emitting diodes or electrical or electrical means), signs designed to attract attention by a change of light intensity, repeated or intermittent motion, and signs containing reflective elements which sparkle in the sunlight are not permitted. Signs indicating only the current time and/or temperature are permitted providing they meet all other provisions of this by-law or take any action relative thereto. (Amended 5/01/2003)
3.11 No Sign shall constitute a nuisance to abutters
or hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic
because of intensity or direction of illumination.
3.12 One sign pertaining to the sale or lease of the
premises provided such sign does not exceed a total
area of ten (10) square feet shall be permitted.
3.13 In any district one or more temporary signs of
an architect, engineer or contractor during the
period such person is performing work on the
premises on which said sign is erected shall be
permitted provided it shall not exceed ten (10)
square feet in surface area and it shall be set
back at least the minimum setback for the partic-
ular district in which it is located.
3.14 No new Billboards or Non-Accessory signs will be
permitted.

Section 4.0 Signs in Residence Districts:

In Residence districts, the following signs and no
other are permitted:
4.1 One sign per lot indicating the names of the
occupants thereof shall be permitted which sign
shall not exceed two (2) square feet of area.
4.2 One sign per lot relating to an allowed
accessory use shall be permitted provided said
sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet.
4.3 Signs in the residence districts must be
located at least ten (10) feet from the front
line.

Section 5.0 Signs in Agricultural-Residence Districts:
5.1 Any sign allowed under Sections 4.1 and 4.2 in a
Residential district shall be permitted in an
Agricultural-Residential district.
5.2 For each lot on which is conducted a use or
usages permitted or authorized under the zoning
by-law in this district, one sign shall be
permitted not to exceed twelve (12) square feet
in area.
5.3 Signs in Agricultural-Residence Districts must
be located at least ten (10) feet from the front
line.

Section 6.0 Signs in Limited Business, Business and
Industrial Districts (Amended 10/28/04: 6.5 thru 6.9.)

In any Limited Business, Business and Industrial
Districts, the following signs and no others shall be
permitted:

6.1 Any sign permitted in Residence and Agricultural-
Residence Districts.
6.2 One wall sign for each lot street frontage of each
business establishment provided it shall be attached
to and parallel to the main wall of the building, the surface area of any and all signs allowed on each frontage surface shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the area of the wall on which it is displayed or sixty-four (64) square feet whichever is lesser. Business establishment shall mean a separate business entity located in its own premises or a permanently divided portion of a larger premises which portion maintains a separate entrance and egress.
6.2A In the case of three or fewer permanently-located businesses sharing a common, undivided premises with common entrance and egress, there shall be allowed for each business one plaque-type non-illuminated sign affixed to the surface of the building spelling the name of the said business. Such sign shall not exceed ten (10) square feet.
6.3 One ground sign for each lot street frontage of a business establishment provided it shall not exceed sixty-four (64)square feet in surface area on any one side. If a single lot is occupied by more than one business whether the same structure or not, there shall not be more than one standing sign.
6.4 Signs in Limited Business and Industrial District must be located at least twenty (20) feet from the front line.
6.5 Signs in a Limited Business District shall not exceed
twenty four (24) square ft.
6.6a.Material used for signs shall be wood, wood
composites, simulated wood or have the overall
appearance of wood.
6.6b.The exterior color of a sign shall be selected
from the Historic Colors of America palette (as
approved by the society for the Preservation of New
England Antiquities) by California Products Corporation
or equivalent.
6.7a.Canopies may not be internally lit and lighting under the canopy must be recessed and directed downward. No signs may appear on canopies including pricing pods.
b.Gas station pricing pod (a sign which displays the
current price of gasoline): such signs shall not exceed
(16) square feet and may be incorporated on the same
post or pylon as the freestanding stand.
c.Signs must be secured to prevent movement by wind
or other elements.
6.8. Not permitted under this by-law are:
a.moving signs, swinging signs, revolving signs, signs
consisting of pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners,
strings of light bulbs or other distracting devices for
reasons of safety.
b.inflatable signs and tethered balloons.
c.neon signs except as listed in 6.9b.
d.interior signs visible from the street which do not
comply with any of these regulations.
e.any sign advertising or identifying a business
organization which is either defunct or no longer
located on the premises. Any exception is a landmark sign.
f.any trailer-style movable sign or vehicle used
primarily or intentionally as a sign.
g.exterior signs which are or appear to be internally lit.

6.9. Signs permitted include:
a.one “OPEN" flag per business not to exceed three (3) feet by five (5) feet in size.
b.no more than two neon internally lit signs located inside an exterior window and facing outward provided that the aggregate display surface on any one sign does not exceed six (6)square feet and provided that they are not
illuminated past ten o’clock (10 P.M.) or thirty (30) minutes after the closing of the business.
c.banners for special events such as grand openings, charitable, religious, or civic events provided they conform to section 8.2.
d.holiday decorations when displayed within 45 days prior to and 10 days after the holiday with which they are
specifically identified and which do not advertise or promote the interests of any person, premise or activity.

Section 7.0 Signs in Flood Plain District:

7.1 No new signs will be permitted in the Flood Plain District.

Section 8.0 Temporary Signs

Temporary signs must conform to the requirements for
permanent signs.

8.1 Temporary signs must conform to all the requirements for permanent signs with respect to side yard and height
requirements.
8.2 Temporary signs relating to a political, religious or
charitable campaign or event shall be allowed in all
Districts in excess of the usual limits, but not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area and no more than one sign per lot, except by Special Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. All such signs shall be removed within fifteen (15) days of the completion of the activity to which they relate. No sign shall remain for more than sixty (60) days.

Section 9.0 Reserved

Section 10.0 Non-Conforming Signs:

Signs legally existing at the time this By-Law is adopted may continue as non-conforming uses subject to the provisions of section V-A of the Zoning By-Law of the Town of Hadley.


10/2005

The following are fee schedules:

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
TOWN HALL
100 MIDDLE STREET
HADLEY, MASSACHUSETTS 01035
(413) 586-7274 FAX 586-5661


DESCRIPTION OF FEE SCHEDULE....2005 FEES (2/3/05)

Single Family Construction
New, Additions & Renovations............$.35 sq. ft.

Basements.......................................$.10 sq. ft.

Multi Family Construction
(New, Additions & Renovations)..........$.40 sq. ft.

Business/Commercial/Renovations
(New, Additions & Renovations)...........$.55 sq. ft.

Agricultural Buildings (Barns,
Green Houses & Out-Buildings...........$.05 sq. ft.

Residential
Sheds, Decks & Porches...................$.10 sq. ft.

Garages
All Residential/Agricultural..................$.15 sq ft


Warehouses/Storage..........................$.25 sq. ft.

Signs................................................$5.00 sq ft

Pools
Above Ground.....................................$25.00
In Ground...........................................$35.00

Stoves................................................$25.00

Demolition
First 2000 sq. ft.....................................$25.00
Each additional sq. ft................................$10.00

Re-roof, Reside, Replacement Windows..................$35.00
(Home Improvement Registration only)

Certificate of Occupancy Inspection
Residential (change of ownership)(By lending instit., potential buyer, etc.)................................$25.00
Business/Commercial (Change of Ownership) Up to 10,000 sq. ft....................................................$45.00

Re-Inspection Fee (due to contractor not ready).......$25.00
Permits after the Fact...............................DOUBLED

Minimum fee for Permit................................$25.00

Fences................................................NA

Fees based on Construction Cost Residential........$5/$1,000
Bus/Com/Ind.......$10/$1,000

Zoning Review Residential.......$1500/hr.
Business..........$25.00/hr.

Plan Review Residential.......$50.00
Commercial - Minimum Fee $50.00 or $.5 cents/sq. ft.

Fee shall be subtracted less $500.00 from permit fee if plan review is acceptable for the issuance of permit. If plan review is not acceptable to issue permit, fee shall not be returned nor applied to resubmittal of application.

Forms & Documentation
Please see our Announcements & Notices section for any applicable forms and documentation.


TOWN OF HADLEY INSPECTION SERVICES
ELECTRICAL FEE SCHEDULE – Adopted 07-01-2000 Revised 4 1 2006
Electrical Application/Permit Fee Schedule

Residential

New Single Family Dwelling (does not include service)........................................................$ 90.00

New Multi-family Dwelling (does not include service)........................................................$ 90.00
Each Additional unit in the same building........$ 90.00
Additions, Alterations,* Accessory
Structures (per structure)...............................$ 75.00
Limited Energy Alarm & Communications
System........................................................$ 55.00
Minimum Fee................................................$ 30.00

Service & One Meter up to 200 amps..............$ 35.00
A. - over 200 amps, each 100 amps................$ 5.00
B. – each additional meter..............................$ 5.00
Additions, Alterations, & Accessory
Structures (per structure)................................$ 75.00


Swimming Pools:
In-ground........................................................$ 90.00
Above ground..................................................$ 60.00

Major Appliances:per unit.................................$ 30.00
Each additional Appliance in same unit,
inspected at the same time...............................$ 10.00

Commercial, Educational, Dormitory,
Agricultural, & Industrial
New Buildings up to 1,000 sq. ft
(gross floor area).............................................$150.00
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft.
(gross floor area) or major fraction
therefore plus .................................................$ 100.00

Additions & Alterations up to 1,000
sq ft (gross floor area)......................................$ 150.00
Each additional 1,000 sq ft (gross floor
area) or major fraction therefore plus..................$ 100.00

Outdoor lighting & signs....................................$ 30.00
(minimum $30.00 plus $10.00 per opening).........$ 5.00
Equipment Installations - per unit.......................$ 30.00
Illuminated signs..............................................$ 30.00
Appliances (see residential rate)
Gas pumps & Dispensers, first unit....................$ 25.00
each additional unit if inspected at
the same time..................................................$ 10.00

This permit is in addition to a permit for any work done inside the station or surrounding area.

Limited Energy Alarm & Communication Systems – up to 3 floors
Above 3rd floor - each floor.............................$ 75.00
Temporary Wiring ***
Temporary Service........................................$ 30.00
with assured equipment grounding
conductor program where in use....................$100.00

Over 1,000 volts. ***
Each circuit (1 or 3 phase) – termination........$ 100.00
(Example: New three phase feeder from
point A to point B would normally count
as two terminations – TOTAL:$100.00)

Institutional, Commercial, Industrial & Multi-family permits.

Institutions acting under the provisions of Chapter 141, Section 8, of General Laws and thereby employing licensed electricians who make electrical installations for which a permit is required, shall be permitted to apply for an Institutional Permit. The fee for this permit shall be calculated on the basis of the number of full time \equivalent persons who perform electrical work
for which a license is required. There will be a minimum fee of $250. An additional $225 for each person thereafter.
Electrical contractors acting under the provisions of Chapter 141, section 1 A of the General Laws and thereby providing employees to perform general electrical work at an institution shall also be permitted to apply for an Institutional Permit. The fee for equivalent employees available to the institution, is as follows:
Each full time available equivalent employee, per year ( pro-rated where applicable) $225.00. Institutions and Electrical contractors holding an Institutional Permit shall maintain a complete and contemporaneous log of all electrical installations performed under the permit showing both the location and the nature of the work performed. This log shall be made available at an appropriate institutional location to the Inspector of wires during all normal business hours without advance notice.


Notes to the Schedule:

* If over 75% of building alterations is involved, the rate for new construction shall apply for each occupancy.
** Per unit or groups of substantially identical units completed at the same time in one building.
*** Temporary Service shall require a separate permit; other temporary wiring shall require a separate permit only if no other electrical permit applies to the location and the related activity.
**** This schedule applies in addition to any other applicable schedule.

There will be an additional fee for re-inspections. The first re-inspection is free. After that, a fee of $25.00 will be charged for every re-inspection.

Fee for not having a permit is double after the fact.

Check returned from bank for any reason will be $25.00 additional charge.

For inspections please call: Paul Choiniere 530-0937
Willy Danylieko 586-0525




PLUMBING & GASFITTING SCHEDULE

APPLICATION FORMS FOR PERMITS ARE TO BE FILLED OUT IN FULL, USING THE MOST UPDATED PERMIT APPLICATION FORM. FORMS SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY PRINTING IN INK OR TYPING THE INFORMATION ON THE RIGHT LINE AND SHOULD BE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT. ( NO STAMP) A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT LICENSE MUST BE ON FILE AND REPLACED EVERY TWO YEARS AS RENEWED.

PERMITS MUST BE ISSUED BEFORE ANY WORK CAN BEGIN OR THE FEE WILL BE DOUBLED. NO REFUND WILL BE PERMITTED ONCE THE PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED.
THE HOLDER OF THE PERMIT OR HIS DESIGNEE MUST BE ON THE JOB FOR EACH INSPECTION.

WORK THAT IS NOT COMPLETE WHEN AN INSPECTION IS CALLED WILL BE RE-INSPECTED FOR A FEE OF $20.00, PAYABLE BEFORE THE RE-INSPECTION IS DONE.

PLUMBING PERMIT RATE.
Residential - New Construction:
Single Family – up to 10 fixtures $100.00
Each additional fixture $ 7.00
Multifamily - per dwelling unit $ 80.00
Each additional fixture $ 7.00
Each hot water heater $ 25.00
Residential Remodeling:
Single Family $ 40.00 for first fixture
$ 7.00 for each additional fixture
Multifamily – per unit $ 25.00 for first fixture
$ 7.00 for each additional fixture
Solar hot water, hot tub or spa $ 25.00 each

Commercial & Industrial - New Construction:
Base fee $125.00 for the first 10 fixtures.
$ 7.00 for each additional fixture.

Commercial & Industrial – Remodel & Repair:
Base fee $ 30.00 for the first fixture
$ 7.00 for each additional fixture


GAS PERMIT RATE:
Residential – New Construction:
Single and Multifamily dwelling $ 30.00 for 1 appliance
Each Additional Appliance $ 15.00
Residential – Remodel & Repair:
Minimum for 1 appliance $ 25.00
Each Additional Appliance $15.00
Pool unit heaters, Hot tubs or Spa $20.00
Commercial & Industrial – New Work:
Minimum for 1 appliance $30.00
Each additional appliance $15.00
Commercial & Industrial – Remodel & Repair:
Minimum for 1 appliance $ 30.00
Each additional appliance $ 15.00

ALL APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DO PLUMBING/GASFITTING MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER (NO CASH) MADE PAYABLE TO THE TOWN OF HADLEY.

Peter Salvatore Phone: 413-584-5272
Plumbing & Gas Inspector OFFICE HOURS 8:30 to 9:00 AM and 1:00 TO 1:30 PM

4 1 2006








DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
TOWN HALL
100 MIDDLE STREET
HADLEY, MASSACHUSETTS 01035
(413) 586-7274 FAX 586-5661

SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION

TYPE OF SIGN (Please circle one)

Wall, Ground, Flag, Banner, Other

SIGN IS (Please circle one)

New, Altered, Temporary, Repaired, Repainted

NOTE:

Wall signs exceeding 40 sq. ft. must be constructed of non-combustible materials (Mass. Code Section 2910.1) Roof signs cannot be constructed of combustible materials (Mass. Code Section 2909.1).

Please provide a sketch of the sign and show where it will be located on the property.

Fee for all sign permits is $5.00 per square foot face area, one side only. REVISED 4/22/2002.

Business Name: __________________________________________

Business Owner(s): ______________________________________

Business Address: __________________ Tel. No.____________

How large is the Sign: ____ feet wide x ____ feet high.
____ sq, ft, (One side only)

How tall will the sign structure be off the ground: ___ ft.

What is the material of the sign: ______, and of the
structure: __________

How far back is the sign from the road: ____ feet.

Give a general description of how the sign will be erected (weight of sign, attachment to structure, brackets etc., to be used): ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

Will the sign conform to the MA State Building Code: ___
Will the sign conform to the Town of Hadley Zoning By- Laws:___
Do you have a copy of the Town of Hadley Zoning By-Laws: ___

Cost of Sign: $__________ Cost of Permit: $________


Signature of Applicant ________________ Tel. No. ________

Application for Employment has not been put on this site. Please call Inspector of Building's office at 413-586-7274 for an application. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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