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Ballardvale Historic District Bylaw Survey

The Ballardvale Historic District Commission is reviewing its bylaw to ensure it reflects the community’s needs and priorities. Your input will directly guide what the District regulates and how we communicate with residents. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts.

10 Questions Total
1.Do you live in Andover?
2.Do you live in the Ballardvale Historic District?Ballardvale Historic District
3.Do think the Ballardvale area is historically significant?
4.Do you consider the Ballardvale area a valued community neighborhood?
5.Do you think the existing Ballardvale Historic District Bylaw should be reviewed and revised?
6.Under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40C, any demolition, additions, alterations, or new construction that is visible from a public way within a historic district must be reviewed by the Historic District Commission.

However, some changes to properties within the District may be exempt from review. Please indicate below whether you believe certain types of changes should be reviewed by the Historic District Commission.
Yes, Review
Maybe Review/Needs Discussion
Do Not Review
Signs (larger than 2 SF)
Exterior lighting fixtures
Fences
Retaining Walls
Decorative Walls
Solar Panels
Exterior HVAC Systems
Chimneys
Skylights
Gutters
Sheds
Parking Lots
Satellite Dishes
Roofing Material Color
Siding material
Paint Color
Large Play Structures
7.Do you have thoughts on other items that should or should not be reviewed by the Historic District Commission?
8.What aspects of the Ballardvale area do you enjoy or appreciate? (Check all that apply)
9.With regards to the Ballardvale Historic District review process, what communication media or types of information would you find most helpful? (Check all that apply)
10.If you would like to receive updates on this review process, please provide your email address below, or contact lisa.schwarz@andoverma.us or (978) 623-8650. Below, you may also provide any final thoughts about the Ballardvale Historic District. Thank you.
Current Progress,
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