Do I need to file with the Conservation Commission?
If you are planning ANY WORK with the exception of painting or residing, within:
- 100 ft. of a wetland, swamp, lake, pond, bog, salt marsh, beach, wet meadow, dune or flat;
- 200 ft. of the banks of any stream, river, brook or estuary;
- 100 ft. of any seawall;
- any floodplain, flood zone, or land below elevation 11 ft. above Mean Sea Level; OR
- a barrier beach or coastal beach;
you may be required to file a Notice of Intent. Even minor projects in the areas listed above may require the filing of a Request for Determination of Applicability. Please contact the Administrative Clerk to set up an appointment with the Agent to review your project before you begin any work.