Receive approved Building Permit from Building Department. | If application materials are complete and accurate and there are no conservation, zoning or demolition issues, permits are usually issued within a week. | 1 week |
Receive approved notification of demolition form from Health Department for asbestos removal. | A certified asbestos report must be filed. If asbestos is present, final air tests must be performed after removal. | 4 to 6 weeks |
Receive approved notification of demolition form from Health Department for rodent removal | A licensed pest control operator report must be filed. If rodents are present, baiting must be done for 10 days. | 2 weeks |
Receive Conservation Commission approvals | Hearing is opened within 21 days of receipt of complete application.
Commission issues a decision within 21 days of close of hearing.
There is a 10 day appeal period, after which the applicant must file Order with the Registry of Deeds. | 5 to 8 weeks |
Schedule smoke detector inspection with Fire Department | This is a separate inspection that is needed both at rough and final stages of the project. | 1 week |
Department of Public Works review of plot plan | The Department of Public Works reviews the plot plan submitted to the Building Department for completeness and to review any engineering, utility or street opening needs. | 1 week |
Contractor to secure surety bond | If a street cccupancy permit needs to be issued, then a surety bond is required. | 1 week |