Except as otherwise herein provided, this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall issue no permit unless the plans, specifications and intended use of the premises comply in all respects with the provisions of the Braintree Zoning Bylaw.

Every application for a building permit shall be accompanied by a plot plan showing:

Upon completion of the foundation, a registered land surveyor or registered professional engineer shall certify the location of the foundation as constructed. This certification shall be submitted to the Building Inspector for his approval before construction is resumed.

No construction shall start prior to issuance of a building permit. No building shall be occupied or used until an occupancy permit has been issued by the Building Inspector. Said permits shall not be issued until the building and its uses comply fully with this chapter and the rules and regulations of other boards or agencies having jurisdiction.

The Building Inspector shall review the progress of work from time to time to ensure compliance. If he concludes that there has been a violation of this chapter, he shall send to the offender a notice ordering a cessation of improper activities. Said notice shall be sent by registered or certified mail to the address stated on the initial application. If the offender holds a permit issued under this chapter, such permit may be revoked according to law. If a permit holder or other offender persists in such violation, the Building Inspector shall seek the imposition of the penalties authorized by MGL c. 40A.

The Building Inspector shall act upon all written requests to enforce this chapter. Within 14 days of receipt of such request, the Building Inspector shall provide to the party requesting enforcement written notification of any action, or refusal to act, and the reasons for the decision.

Every application for a building permit for a new single-family or new multifamily residential dwelling shall include the sill elevation of the proposed structure(s) and sufficient information to delineate the elevation of the sill and basement of the proposed structure(s) in relation to the grade of all abutting ways. All elevations of the proposed structure(s) as referenced above must be approved by the Town Engineer prior to the issuance of a building permit.

Based on the provisions of this chapter, a person aggrieved by the refusal of the Building Inspector to issue a building or occupancy permit or by the issuance of a building or occupancy permit to another may appeal the Building Inspector's action by filing a written claim of appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeal. Said appeal shall be filed with Town Clerk within 30 days of the Building Inspector's action.

The Zoning Board of Appeal shall hold a public hearing to review the Building Inspector's action in accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 40A, § 15. The Zoning Board of Appeal shall give notice as required by the MGL.

The Zoning Board of Appeal shall not take final action on an appeal until the Planning Board has submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeal a written report with recommendations on the matter or until the expiration of 30 days from the date of notice to the Planning Board.

Any petition for a variance or application for a special permit may be withdrawn, without prejudice, prior to the publication of the notice of public hearing. After publication of the notice of public hearing, a petition for variance or special permit may be withdrawn without prejudice only with the approval of the special permit granting authority (SPGA) or the permit granting authority (PGA).

Any appeal, application or petition which has been denied by the SPGA or PGA shall not be acted favorably upon within two years after the date of denial unless:

The actions of the boards identified above may occur only after notice is given to parties of interest of the time and place of the meeting at which the petition will be considered.

Criminal complaint. Whosoever violates any provision of these bylaws may be penalized by indictment or criminal complaint brought in the District Court. The penalty shall be not less than $50 nor more than $100 for each offense. Each day that willful violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

Noncriminal disposition. Whosoever violates any provision of these bylaws may be penalized by a noncriminal disposition as provided in MGL c. 40, § 21D, as the same is now or may hereafter be amended or supplemented. The specific penalties listed herein shall apply in such cases and the Building Inspector and his assistants, the local inspector and his assistants or persons serving the functions of same shall be enforcing persons for such violations. Each day which any violation or offense continues shall be deemed to be a separate violation or offense. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to require the use of the noncriminal disposition method. At the option of the enforcement officer, criminal and/or civil action may also be utilized. The penalty shall be $50 for each violation or offense.