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VIOLATION NOTICE
Thomas Baker February 11, 2020
19 Birch Hill Road
West Brookfield, MA 01585
RE: 10 Mackenzie—Work without permit
Dear Mr. Baker;
This letter constitutes a Notice of Violation.
It has come to our attention as the results of a drive by that you have started a construction project
at your home. This is a violation of Section R105.1 of the Massachusetts State Building code.
R105.1 Required. It shall be unlawful to construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, remove or
demolish a building or structure; or to change the use or occupancy of a building or structure;
or to install or alter any equipment for which provision is made or the installation of which is
regulated by this code without first filing a written application with the building official and
obtaining the required permit.
Failure to comply with the MA State Building code 780CMR is subject to fines and penalties as
prescribed in MGL CH 143 section 91. Each day constitutes a new violation.
You are also in violation of Section 103.1 of The Town of Yarmouth Zoning Bylaws.
103.1.1 Required Permits. Buildings, structures or land may not be erected, substantially
altered or changed in use without certification by the Building Inspector that such action is
incompliance with then applicable zoning, or without review by him regarding whether all
necessary permits have been received from those governmental agencies from which approvals
required by federal, state or local law. Issuance of a building permit or certificate of use and
occupancy, where required under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Building Code,
may serve as such certification.
Failure to comply with the Town of Yarmouth Zoning Bylaw is subject to fines and penalties as
allowed per section 101.3
101.3 Penalties.Any person violating any of the provisions of this bylaw shall be fined not more
than three hundred dollars ($300.00)for each offense. Each day that such violation continues
shall constitute a separate offense.
To remedy these violations make proper application for the required building permits,and receive
a building permit and/or relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals for these alleged violations.
You are required to respond within 7 days.
Questions regarding this matter may be directed to this department
Very truly
Brad Inkley
Local Inspector
Town of Yarmouth