196-107.1. In deliberating on applications for certificates,
the Commission shall consider, among other things, the historic and
architectural value and significance of the site, building or structure,
the general design, arrangement, texture, material and color of the
features involved, and the relation of such features to similar features
of buildings and structures in the surrounding area.
196-107.2. In the case of new construction or additions to existing
buildings or structures, the Commission shall consider the appropriateness
of size and shape of the building or structure both in relation to
the land area upon which the building or structure is situated and
to buildings and structures in the vicinity, and the Commission may
in appropriate cases impose dimensional and setback requirements in
addition to those required by applicable zoning bylaw.
196-107.3. The Commission shall not consider interior arrangements
or architectural features not subject to public view.
196-107.4. The Commission shall not make any recommendation
or requirement except for the purpose of preventing developments incongruous
to the historic aspects or the architectural characteristics of the
surroundings and of the district.
196-107.5. Nothing in this bylaw shall be construed to prevent
the ordinary maintenance, repair or replacement of any exterior architectural
feature within a district which does not involve a change in design,
material or the outward appearance thereof, nor to prevent landscaping
with plants, trees or shrubs, nor construed to prevent the meeting
of requirements certified by a duly authorized public officer to be
necessary for public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition,
nor construed to prevent any construction or alteration under a permit
duly issued prior to the effective date of any bylaw or amendment
thereto listing a specified district.
196-107.6. The Commission may determine from time to time after
a public hearing, duly advertised and posted at least 14 days in advance
in a conspicuous place in the Town Building and in a newspaper of
general circulation in Wayland, that certain categories of exterior
architectural features, colors, structures or signs, including, without
limitation any of those enumerated under G.L. c. 40C § 8,
under certain conditions may be constructed or altered without review
by the Commission without causing substantial derogation from the
intent and purpose of this bylaw.
