ARTICLE X. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
A. Administration
The Board of Selectmen or its agent is hereby given the power and authority to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and control issuance of any permits required under the regulations set forth. 3/02
B. Issuing Permits
1. The Board of Selectmen or their agent shall issue or deny any and all building, structure, use, demolition or excavation permits required. No permit shall be issued for the erection of any structure and the use of land unless the proposal complies with the provisions of this Ordinance.
2. Any property owner, or authorized agent intending to erect, construct, alter, demolish, or reconstruct any building or structure, shall first make applications for a building permit on forms obtained from the Selectmen's office (3/02)
3. Two copies of (Site Assessment) forms as required by the NH Department of Environmental Services shall be filed with the Town Clerk. One shall be given to the Planning Board, the other shall be given to the Compliance Officer who shall review it with the Selectmen. This form is required by the State prior to executing a purchase and sale agreement on any property within 200 feet of a public water body greater than ten (10) acres. (3/96)
4. A plan for all permitted uses shall be submitted to the Board of Selectmen or their agent. If the plan complies with the provisions of this Ordinance, the Board of Selectman or their agent shall, within fifteen (15) days of the receipt of the plan, issue a building or structural permit. Exception - if a recommendation from the Conservation Commission is required (Sect. K General Provisions) the Selectman are granted until 15 days after they receive the recommendation to issue or deny the permit. The building or structural permit will state if a "Certificate of Compliance" is required prior to occupation or use. (3/08)
5. A fee, based on a fee schedule established by the Selectmen shall accompany a building or structure permit application. The building or structure permit will be posted in a prominent place on the lot.
The selectmen shall cause a list of approved or denied permits to be posted in two (2) public places within five (5) days of date of issue.
6. Permits issued by the Selectmen for construction, demolition, or excavation shall be good for a maximum of four (4) years. The Selectmen may issue a permit for a lesser amount of time. Permits issued for "use" or in conjunction with Special Exceptions or Variances granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment are good until one (1) year after the "use" or activity associated with the Variance or Special Exception ceases. 3/98
7. Upon completion of the requirements of the building or structural permit, and after a final review and/or site inspection, a Certificate of Compliance shall be issued by the Board of Selectmen or its agent. Usage of the building or structure, other than for construction, is not approved until after a post construction review and/or site inspection and a Certificate of Compliance is issued. In deciding whether to issue a certificate of compliance, the Board of Selectmen or their agent may request certificates or statements from various practitioners involved in the construction of the building or structure to confirm that the work complies with all relevant zoning requirements (3/08).
C. Enforcement
1. Upon receiving any credible information that this Ordinance is being violated, and upon an affirmative vote that a violation more probably is being committed, the Selectmen are authorized hereby to enforce the provisions of this ordinance by application for appropriate relief in the Superior Court, or by taking any other legal action.
2. Any violation of any provision of this Ordinance by any person, whether the owner of a property or whether acting under authority of such owner, shall incur the penalties provided per State law and regulations. (3/07)
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