[Massplanners] MAAB compliance

[Bill Veno]

At least one town’s building inspector here feels they are required by the state to certify ADA compliance, even when no building permits are involved. I don’t know if this is a new position/policy.

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William (Bill) Veno
Senior Planner
Martha’s Vineyard Commission
33 New York Ave
POB 1447, Oak Bluffs, MA  02557
508-693-3453 ext. 115
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Just saying---

Usually the function is part of the Building Department’s Commissioner/inspector/zoning enforcement jobs! Some community’s also use support to the building department with ADA-504 Coordinators and/or Disability Commissions.

Good luck

R. Christopher Noonan
508.473.4884

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Watching responses with interest. Sarah if you receive any directly, could you share?
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On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 8:31 AM Sarah Raposa via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org<mailto:massplanners at masscptc.org>> wrote:
Are there any town planners responsible for reviewing site plans for Architectural Access Board's regulations (521 CMR) compliance?
For the first time in my planning career, I am responsible for reviewing that aspect of site plans so I'm wondering if anyone has a checklist or cheat sheet that I can review.
I was also thinking some sort of certification in the site plan application or rules and regs would be handy to have the designer confirm compliance or indicate if they'd be seeking variance.
All advice is appreciated!
Best,
Sarah


Sarah L. Raposa, AICP (she/her/hers)

Director of Planning & Development

Mansfield, MA

sraposa at mansfieldma.com<mailto:sraposa at mansfieldma.com> | 508.851.6457
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