HomeMy WebLinkAboutViolation Notice OKHway ligwfa TOWN OF YARMOUTH
y 1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH,MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4451
Telephone(508) 398-2231 Ext.1292 Fax(508)398-0836
OLD KING'S HIGHWAY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE
July 7, 2025 CERTIFIED MAIL#7018 0360 0000 5548 6931
VIOLATION NOTICE Peter Barnes RECEsV _ '
Julie Ann Hass 16 Church Street JUL 072025
Yarmouth Port,MA 02675
Re: 16 Church Street,Yarmouth Port,MA—Fence BUILDING DEI"�ART;v
By
Dear Property Owners,
As you are aware,your property is located in the scenic and historic Old King's Highway Regional Historic
District.
The Yarmouth Old King's Highway District office has received inquiries regarding the fence that was
recently installed on your property.
Please note that fences need approval from the OKH Committee prior to installation. As such, you are
hereby informed that you are currently in violation of the OKH Act for the following reason(s):
1. Installation of a fence without approval from Yarmouth Old King's Highway Committee
for appropriateness and setting.
To clear this violation,the Yarmouth OKH Committee requests that approval for the fence he obtained
within 30 days of receipt of this notice.
Enclosed are the OKH District fence requirements. To seek approval for a fence, please complete the
appropriate application and return it to the Yarmouth OKH office for review.Applications can be found on
the OKH Department page on the Town's website at: http://www.yarmouth.ma.us/375/Old-Kings-
Highway-Historic-District.
Please note that failure to comply with the OKH Regional Historic District Act is subject to fines and
penalties as allowed per Section 12 of the Act.
We appreciate the efforts you have put forth to beautify your home and property and it is our sincere hope
that you understand our position and act swiftly to remedy the above-mentioned concern.
Any objection or inquiry in reference to this notice should be filed in writing and addressed to: Town of
Yarmouth/OKHC, 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth,MA 02664 or okh@yarmouth.ma.us.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Robert Wilkins,Chair,Yarmouth OKH Committee
Enclosure
Cc:OKH; Yarmouth Building Department