{"id":700,"date":"2016-10-19T09:55:13","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T13:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/historicdistricts\/?post_type=faq&#038;p=700"},"modified":"2020-12-04T09:29:26","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T14:29:26","slug":"6-what-does-hdc-have-jurisdiction-over","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/historicdistricts\/faq\/6-what-does-hdc-have-jurisdiction-over\/","title":{"rendered":"6.   What does HDC have jurisdiction over?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Changes to any structure that can be viewed from a public way (streets, walkways, etc.) require a COA from the Commission. This includes the construction of any new structure, the demolition of any structure, additions, paint color, windows, roofs, fences, walkways, driveways, front steps, and lighting.&nbsp; HDC does <em>not<\/em> have jurisdiction over landscaping unless landscaping has been mentioned as a condition for a previous COA (call the planning office to find out).&nbsp; HDC urges the judicious removal of vegetation and trees only when necessary.&nbsp; We are available for consult on these matters.&nbsp; Changes from like-to-like (for example, replacement of a roof with the same color and style shingles) do <em>not<\/em> need to be brought before the Commission.&nbsp; Painting your house white does not need approval nor do routine repairs and care unless they involve changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Changes to any structure that can be viewed from a public way (streets, walkways, etc.) require a COA from the Commission. This includes the construction of any new structure, the demolition of any structure, additions, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/historicdistricts\/faq\/6-what-does-hdc-have-jurisdiction-over\/\" aria-label=\"Read full article about 6.   What does HDC have jurisdiction over?\">Read full article<span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/historicdistricts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faqs\/700"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/historicdistricts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faqs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/historicdistricts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/faq"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/historicdistricts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}