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VIOLATION NOTICE
Cape & Coast Bank
25 Benjamin Franklin Way
Hyannis, MA 02601 February 10, 2026
RE: 121 Route 28 Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 — sign permits
To Whom it May Concern,
This letter constitutes a formal zoning enforcement order under MGL Ch 40A.
The Building Department received 2 applications for sign permits on July 20, 2025. The applications were
reviewed for compliance with the Town of Yarmouth Zoning Bylaw. There were corrections needed for both
applications, the freestanding sign showed a rider which is not allowed per section 303.5.4.7, which states in
part "Hanging or attached riders are not allowed". The applicant agreed to remove the rider and the permit was
issued. The sign was installed with the rider in violation of the Zoning Bylaw. The proposed attached sign is
taller than what is allowed under section 303.5.5.2 and corrections were requested. We received no updated
plan, and the attached sign was installed without the benefit of a required permit. This is a violation of section
303.8 of the Yarmouth Zoning Bylaw.
303.8 Permit Process.
303.8.1 No sign, except those indicated in Section 303.8.3, will be erected or altered without a sign permit
issued by the Building Commissioner. All permitted signs shall be identified by a code number issued by the
Building Commissioner. A fee will be charged on application for a permit for installation of new signs as per
Section 303.8.5 below. A permit shall be granted if a sign is in compliance with these regulations. Permits will
be required for temporary as well as permanent signs.
303.5.4.7 All business information shall be contained within the allowed sign area, including information
related to vacancyl`no vacancy, open:::Closed, or visaimastercard accepted. Hanging or attached riders are not
allowed.
303.5.5.2 Singly Occupied or Co -branded Business Location. Two (2) single face signs per establishment may
be attached to opposite or perpendicular walls of a building. The height of attached signs will not exceed two
(2) feet. The length will not exceed one-third (113) of the length of the wall of the building to which the sign is
affixed. In no instance is the square footage to exceed sixty (60) square feet per sign.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the zoning bylaw may result in penalties as prescribed.
303.11.2 Fines for Permanent and Temporary Signs. Any violator of any of the provisions of this bylaw will
be given three (3) business days for correction of the defect or removal of the offending permanent sign, and
one (1) working day for correction of the defect or removal of an offending temporary sign. If correction is not
made in the allowed time, the owner will be fined fifty dollars ($50) per day for the first seven (7) days and two
hundred fifty dollars ($250) per day thereafter. Violations of display of signs will be cumulative with
consecutive violations accruing fines as outlined above.
You are hereby ordered to abate and or correct said violations or seek relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals
as allowed by MGL Ch 40a §7 & § 15. You also have the right to appeal this decision with the Zoning Board of
Appeals within 30 days of this letter.
Questions in this matter may be directed at this department.
Very Truly,
Tim Sears CBO
Deputy Building Commissioner
Town of Yarmouth