14. Are changes I’m considering “visible from a public way”?

Answer

Following Sudbury’s bylaw, Chapter 40 of the Special Acts of 1963, the Historic Districts Commission has jurisdiction over changes that are “visible from a public street, way, or place.” Visible from a public street, way, or place means visible at any time of the year (for example, in winter, when leaves are off trees), and when temporary structures (for example, fences) and vegetation (for example, shrubs) may hide the view. In general, the Historic Districts Commission considers cases on an individual basis whenever “visible” may not easily be determined.