This chapter shall be enforced by the Building Commissioner, with the Planning Board acting in an advisory capacity.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any section or provision of this chapter shall be fined not more than $100 for each offense. Each day that such offense continues shall constitute a separate offense pursuant to MGL c. 40, § 21D.

Building permit. No building permit shall be issued until the plans for construction or alteration of a building or structure, as proposed, shall comply in all respects with the provisions of this chapter or with a decision rendered by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Any application for such a permit shall be accompanied by a plan, accurately drawn, showing the actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the exact location and size of all buildings or structures already on the lot, the location of new buildings to be constructed, together with the lines within which all buildings and structures are to be erected, the existing and intended uses of each building or structure and such other information as may be necessary to provide for the execution and enforcement of this chapter.

Land may not be substantially altered or changed in use without certification by the Building Commissioner that such action is in compliance with then-applicable zoning or without review by him regarding whether all necessary permits have been received from those governmental agencies from which approval is required by federal, state or local law. Responsibility for obtaining permits and certification shall be that of the owner of the premises.

Professional inspection. Construction on projects under a single building permit involving either 1 or more structures, other than one- and two-family dwellings, each containing 35,000 cubic feet of volume or more or involving 50 or more dwelling units, irrespective of type, shall be done with the inspection of a registered professional engineer or architect retained by the developer. Such engineer or architect shall periodically, if requested by the Building Commissioner, attest that all work being done under his supervision is being done in accordance with the plans as approved for a building permit, in accordance with any Zoning Board of Appeals stipulations and in accordance with all applicable town and state codes and regulations. Discrepancies from the above, noted by such engineer or architect, shall be reported forthwith to the Building Commissioner.

Occupancy permits. No certificate of use and occupancy, as required by Section 120.0 of the State Building Code, shall be issued until all requirements of this chapter and of permits issued under it have been satisfied, including site improvements. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued as provided in Section 120.0.

Establishment. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall consist of 5 members and 3 associate members, who shall be appointed by the Select Board and shall act in all matters under this chapter in the manner prescribed by Chapters 40A, 40B and 41 of the General Laws.

Powers. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall have and exercise all the powers granted to it by MGL Chapters 40A, 40B and 41 and by this chapter. The Board's powers are as follows:

Public hearings. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall hold public hearings in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapters 40A, 40B and 41 on all appeals and petitions brought before it.

Repetitive petitions. Repetitive petitions for Special Permits, appeals and petitions for variances and applications to the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be limited as provided in MGL c. 40A, § 16.

Procedures. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall establish rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this chapter and with the provisions of MGL c. 40A or other applicable provisions of the General Laws and shall file a copy thereof with the Town Clerk.

Special Permit Granting Authority. Unless specifically designated otherwise, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall act as the Special Permit Granting Authority.

Public hearing. Special Permits shall only be issued following public hearings held within 65 days after filing with the Special Permit Granting Authority and application, a copy of which shall forthwith be given to the Town Clerk by the applicant.

Criteria. Special Permits may be granted when it has been found that the use involved will not be detrimental to the established or future character of the neighborhood and the town and when it has been found that the use involved will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the chapter and shall include consideration of each of the following:

Conditions. Special Permits may be granted with such reasonable conditions, safeguards or limitations on time or use as the Special Permit Granting Authority may deem necessary to serve the purposes of this chapter.

Expiration. Special Permits shall lapse if a substantial use thereof or construction has not begun, except for good cause, within 24 months of Special Permit approval, plus such time as required to pursue or await the determination of an appeal.