Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

I have a piece of property where I want to excavate a small amount of sand and gravel to improve my property. I wanted to know, if I need to get a permit if it is a small amount of sand and gravel? I was told that there is a law where a homeowner is not required to get a permit providing that the are improving their property.


Asked on 12/01/10, 2:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonas Jacobson Law Offices of Jonas Jacobson

Well, as usual, the answer is "that depends." Define "small amount." Is it a cubic ton? Or is it a couple of shovelfuls?

Boston has a very strict, and very particular zoning code. At the risk of over-protection, talk to a lawyer.

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Answered on 12/06/10, 2:40 pm


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