HomeMy WebLinkAbout25 Freeman Road - Fence-1st violation noticeTOWN OF YARMOUTH
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
May 18, 2026 CERTIFIED MAIL#9589 0710 5270 1480 9391 77
VIOLATION NOTICE
Ian Butler
Leonie Little-Lex
25 Freeman Road
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
Re: 25 Freeman Road, Yarmouth Port, MA – Fence
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 be 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
Robert Wilkins, Chair, Yarmouth OKH Committee
Enclosures
Cc: OKH; Yarmouth Building Department