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<p class="MsoNormal">We have a Zoning Administrator in Nantucket and that process works very well. The Bylaw specifically states that the Zoning Administrator cannot also be a Zoning Enforcement Officer. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">From Chapter 139-29(C) of the Nantucket Zoning Bylaw<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;background:white"><span style="color:#333333">Zoning Administrator.</span><span style="color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://ecode360.com/11472591#11472591" title="139-29C(1)"><b><span style="color:#333333;text-decoration:none">(1) </span></b></a>The Board of Appeals may request that the Town
Manager appoint a Zoning Administrator (not the Zoning Enforcement Officer).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#666666">[Amended <span class="hisdate">4-6-2015</span> ATM by Art. 64, AG approval <span class="hisdate">8-5-2015</span>]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#666666"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://ecode360.com/11472592#11472592" title="139-29C(2)"><b><span style="color:#333333;text-decoration:none">(2) </span></b></a>The Board of Appeals may delegate to said Zoning
Administrator some of its powers and duties by a concurring vote of all except one of the five members of the Board of Appeals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://ecode360.com/11472593#11472593" title="139-29C(3)"><b><span style="color:#333333;text-decoration:none">(3) </span></b></a>Any person aggrieved by a decision or order
of the Zoning Administrator, whether or not previously a party to the proceeding, or any municipal office or board, may appeal to the Board of Appeals within 30 days after the decision of the Zoning Administrator has been filed with the office of the Town
Clerk.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://ecode360.com/11472594#11472594" title="139-29C(4)"><b><span style="color:#333333;text-decoration:none">(4) </span></b></a>Any appeal, application or petition filed with
said Zoning Administrator, as to which no decision has been issued within 35 days from the date of filing, shall be deemed denied as of the date ending such thirty-five-day period and shall be subject to appeal to the Board of Appeals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://ecode360.com/11472595#11472595" title="139-29C(5)"><b><span style="color:#333333;text-decoration:none">(5) </span></b></a>Any appeal to the Board of Appeals from the
order or decision of the Zoning Administrator shall be taken within 30 days from the date of the order or decision or within 30 days from the date on which the appeal, application or petition shall have been deemed denied in accordance with § <a href="https://ecode360.com/11472594#11472594"><b><span style="color:#333333;text-decoration:none">139-29C(4)</span></b></a> above,
as the case may be.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://ecode360.com/11472596#11472596" title="139-29C(6)"><b><span style="color:#333333;text-decoration:none">(6) </span></b></a>Any appeal pursuant to Subsection <a href="https://ecode360.com/11472593#11472593"><b><span style="color:#333333;text-decoration:none">C(3)</span></b></a> through <a href="https://ecode360.com/11472595#11472595"><b><span style="color:#333333;text-decoration:none">(5)</span></b></a> above
shall be taken by having the petitioner file a notice of appeal, specifying the grounds thereof, with the Town Clerk.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://ecode360.com/11472597#11472597" title="139-29C(6)(a)"><b><span style="color:#333333;text-decoration:none">(a) </span></b></a>A copy of said notice, including the date and time of filing certified by the Town Clerk,
shall be filed forthwith in the office of the Zoning Administrator and, in the case of an appeal under § <a href="https://ecode360.com/11472653#11472653"><b><span style="color:#333333;text-decoration:none">139-31A</span></b></a> and <a href="https://ecode360.com/11472656#11472656"><b><span style="color:#333333;text-decoration:none">B</span></b></a> below,
with the officer whose decision was the subject of the initial appeal to the Zoning Administrator.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://ecode360.com/11472598#11472598" title="139-29C(6)(b)"><b><span style="color:#333333;text-decoration:none">(b) </span></b></a>The Zoning Administrator shall forthwith transmit to the Board of Appeals all documents
and papers constituting the case in which the appeal is taken.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">From Chapter 139-33A of the Nantucket Zoning Bylaw:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:#333333;background:white">(1) Preexisting, nonconforming structures or uses may be extended, altered, or changed, provided that:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">…<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="color:#333333;background:white">The
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Zoning Administrator or the special permit granting authority</span> finds that the alteration, extension, or change to a structure does not increase its nonconforming nature and does not create any new nonconformities.
Where an existing structure violates a front, rear, or side yard setback distance,
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">the Zoning Administrator</span> may issue a permit allowing an extension, alteration, or change to the structure, provided that the nonconforming setback distance is not made more nonconforming and no new
nonconformities are created; or</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">… <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">(2) …<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">(3) <span style="color:#333333;background:white">Preexisting, nonconforming lots may be increased in area or frontage through the addition of adjoining property without the need for any relief under this bylaw. Any other alteration to a
preexisting, nonconforming lot that does not increase an existing or create a new nonconformity is allowed upon determination by the
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Zoning Administrator</span> that such alteration will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood. Lots created pursuant to MGL c. 41, § 81P, based upon the exception in the clause of MGL c.
41, § 81L for lots containing two or more structures that predate the adoption of subdivision control in the Town, shall have the same status as preexisting, nonconforming lots, and any structures thereon, which predate the adoption of subdivision control
in the Town, shall have the status of preexisting nonconforming structures. The removal of structures to facilitate an alteration or change to an existing structure, the relocation of the structure upon the lot, or the construction of a new structure, shall
not cause the lot to be merged with an abutting lot in common ownership, provided that the lot remains vacant for less than one year.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Leslie Woodson Snell, AICP, LEED AP <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Deputy Director of Planning<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Planning & Land Use Services (PLUS) Department<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2 Fairgrounds Road<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nantucket, MA 02554<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Telephone: 508-325-5385<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good morning, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">While dealing with an enforcement issue the Town of Rochester came across a section of MGL 40A, Section 13, that references a Zoning Administrator. Does anyone have a Zoning Administrator and what duties do they carry out for the Zoning
Board of Appeals? Is this potion in conflict with the Zoning Enforcement Officer? Thank you in advance for any information you can provide.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nancy<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Nancy Durfee<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Town Planner<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Rochester, MA 02770<o:p></o:p></p>
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