GuidetoDoingBusinessin

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2019MayorEdwardA.Bettencourt,Jr.CityofPeabody,Massachusetts

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CITYOFPEABODY

OFFICEOFTHEMAYOREDWARDA.BETTENCOURT,JR.

DearBusinessOwner: WelcometoPeabody.Wevalueyourbusinessandwanttodoeverythingwecantohelpyousucceed.ThisGuidetoDoingBusinessinPeabodyisdesignedtoansweryourquestionsandhelpwalkyouthroughthepermittingprocesssoyoucanspendmoretimerunningyourbusinessandlesstimeatCityHall. WithourpremiumlocationatthenexusofRoute128,Interstate95andU.S.Route1,Peabodyprovideseasyaccessforemployersandemployees. WeareproudtobehometoCentennialPark-oneoftheNorthShore’spremierbusinessparksandglobalheadquartersofworld-classorganizationssuchasAnalogic,Weston&SampsonandBostonChildren’satPeabody.

Peabody’s NorthshoreMall offers its guests an upscale shopping atmosphere with a wide variety of over 120specialtystores.TheMall'snewestaddition,the“PromenadeatNorthshoreMall”boastsseveralnewrestaurants,includingBancroft&Co.,TonyC'sSportsBar&GrillandthenewlyrefashionedLegalSeaFoods.ThePromenadewillalsofeatureanoutdoorentertainmentandrecreationplazaandahostofamenitiesdesignedwithtoday'sshoppersinmind.

Ourbustlingandhistoricdowntownhasundergoneaseriesofrevitalizationeffortsinrecentyears.MainStreethas

agrowingcommercialsectorofitsown,withsmallbusinessesspecializingininformationtechnology,bankingandinsurance,thearts,foodservice,sports,fitnessandmedicine,andmore.WeareproudtohaveadedicatedandinnovativeMainStreetsprogramthatworkstocultivateadowntownthatisadesirableplacetolive,anenjoyableplacetovisitandasupportiveplace to build a profitable business. Our partnership with PeabodyMain Streets - powered by community volunteers,businessleaders,cityofficials,andcreativeentrepreneurs-isvitaltoPeabody’sstandingastheNorthShore’seconomichub.

OurBusinessLiaison,DebbieMacGregor,standsreadytoassistyou.Asacommunityrelationsprofessionalformorethantwodecades,DebhelpslocalbusinessesflourishinPeabody.AsyouradvocateinCityHall,shewillconnectyouwithappropriatestaffmembersordepartmentheadsandprovidevaluableguidancerelativetoallzoningandpermittingrelatedissues.Debisalsothegotopersonforterrificnetworkingopportunitieswithinourtightknitbusinesscommunity. InPeabody,weshareprideinourbeginningsasafarmingcommunity,followedbyourgrowthasanindustrialcenterofNewEngland’sleatherindustryandnowinourevolutionasadrivingforceoftheregion’seconomyinthe21stcentury.Bypartneringwithbusinesseslikeyours,thepossibilitiesandopportunitiesareendless.Here’stoyoursuccess!EAB/m

Warmestregards,

EdwardA.Bettencourt,Jr.,Mayor,CityofPeabody

24LowellStreetPeabody,MA01960

P.978-538-5700F.978-538-5980

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City of Peabody Department of Community Development and Planning City Hall • 24 Lowell Street • Peabody, Massachusetts 01960 • Tel. 978-538-5706 • Fax 978-538-5987

FROMTHEBUSINESSLIAISON DearPeabodyBusinessOwner:AsPeabody’sBusinessLiaison,itismyjobtohelpyourcompanysucceed.Iwillworkwithyoutohelpease thepermittingprocess,promoteyourbusiness topotential customersandnetworkwithotherbusinessowners.Iwillalsobeasteadysourceofnewsandinformationabouteventsandtechnologywhichcanhelpyouthriveintoday’smarketplace.

Whetheryoursisastartup,agrowingmid-sizecompanyoraMainStreet“mom-and-pop”store,thisGuidetoDoingBusinessinPeabody isdesignedtohelpyougetahead. Inadditiontorelevantpermitapplications, the Guide includes a handy overview of municipal government, complete with anexplanationofhoweachdepartmentorboardcanhelpmeetyouruniquebusinessneeds.

Pleasecontactmeat978.538.5775orviaemailatDebbie.macgregor@peabody-ma.gov.Ilookforwardtotheopportunitytomeetwithyouinpersontolearnmoreaboutyourcompany.GoodluckandthankyoufordoingbusinessinPeabody!

Allthebest, DebbieMacGregor BusinessLiaison,CityofPeabody

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TableofContents

WelcometoPeabody 2.

UsefulContactInformationandAdditionalResources 5.

HowtoStartaBusinessinPeabody 8.

LicensingandPermittingInformationbyDepartment

BuildingInspectors(InspectionalServices) 9. SealerofWeightsandMeasures 12. CityClerk’sOffice 13.

ConservationCommission 15.

FireDepartment 17.

HealthandHumanServicesDepartment 19.

LiquorLicensingBoard 22.

PeabodyMunicipalLightPlant 23.

PlanningBoard 24.

PublicServices 25.

ZoningBoardofAppeals 27.

FinancingResources 28.

AdditionalInformation 30.

MeetingSchedule 31.PermitChecklist 32.

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CityofPeabody-UsefulContactInformationPeabodyCityHall,24LowellStreet,PeabodyMassachusetts01960 www.peabody-ma.gov

HoursofOperation

Monday-Wednesday8:30a.m.–4:00p.m.Thursday8:30a.m.–7:00p.m.Friday8:30a.m.–12:30p.m.

OfficeofMayorEdwardA.Bettencourt,Jr. 978.538.5700edward.bettencourt@peabody-ma.govBusinessLiaison 978.538.5775Debbie.MacGregor@peabody-ma.govBuildingInspector’sOffice 978.538.5786Linda.Lavoie@peabody-ma.govCityClerk’sOffice 978.538.5756Tim.Spanos@peabody-ma.govConservationCommission 978.538.5782Lucia.DelNegro@peabody-ma.govHealthandHumanServicesDepartment 978.538.5926Debora.Osgood@peabody-ma.govLiquorLicensingBoard 978.538.5717LiquorLicensing@peabody-ma.govPlanningBoard 978.538.5793ZoningBoardofAppeals 978.538.5792Carla.McGrath@peabody-ma.govOutside of City Hall: FireDepartment,47LowellStreet 978.531.2200www.peabodyfire.org dmarchese@peabody-ma.govDepartmentofPublicServices,50FarmAvenue 978.536.0600,ext.0www.peabody-ma.gov/public_services.html Tanya.Capistran@peabody-ma.govPeabodyMunicipalLightPlant,201WarrenStreetExtension 978.531.5975www.pmlp.com jmaihos@pmlp.com

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OtherResources:PeabodyAreaChamberofCommerce 978.531.0384www.PeabodyChamber.comPeabodyMainStreetshttp://www.livepeabody.com/EnterpriseCenteratSalemStateUniversity 978.542.7528www.enterprisectr.orgTheOfficialWebsiteoftheCommonwealthofMassachusettswww.mass.gov/portal/business/MassDevelopment 617.330.2000www.massdevelopment.comMassachusettsAlcoholicBeveragesControlCommission(ABCC) 617.727.3040www.mass.gov/abcc/MassachusettsDepartmentofEnvironmentProtection(DEP) 978.694.3200http://ww.mas.gov/dep/MassachusettsDepartmentofRevenue(DOR) 617.887.6367http://www.dor.state.ma.usMassachusettsDivisionofProfessionalLicensure(DPL) 617.727.3074http://ww.mass.gov/dpl/home.htmMassachusettsExportCenter 617.973.8664www.mass.gov/export/MassachusettsOfficeofConsumerAffairsandBusinessRegulation 617.727.7755https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-consumer-affairs-and-business-regulationMassachusettsSecretaryoftheCommonwealth,CorporationsDivision 617.727.7030http://www.sec.state.ma.us/cor/coridx.htmMassachusettsSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter 978.542.6343www.salemstate.edu/sbdcNorthShoreAllianceforEconomicDevelopment 978.744.4430https://northshorealliance.orgNorthShoreChamberofCommerce 978.774.8565www.northshorechamber.org

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NorthShoreWorkforceInvestmentBoard 978.741.3805https://masshire-northshorewb.comSCOREhttps://nemassachusetts.score.orgU.S.SmallBusinessAdministration 800.827.5722 www.sba.govU.SInternalRevenueService(IRS) 617.316.2850http://ww.irs.gov/

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HOWTOSTARTABUSINESSINPEABODY

1. Researchyourbusinessidea.SpeakwiththeCommunityDevelopmentDepartmentatPeabodyCityHallaboutyourideatoseehowitwouldfitintoPeabody.ContacttheBusinessLiaisonat978-538-5775.

2. Developabusinessplan.ContacttheSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenteratSalemStateUniversityorotherBusiness&ProfessionalServicecompanieslistedinthePeabodyChamberofCommerceDirectory.

3. Securefinancing.Contactlocalbanksandcreditunions,includingthoselistedinthePeabodyChamberofCommerceDirectoryunderBanking,FinancingandInsurance,alongwiththeSmallBusinessAdministrationforbusinessloans.YoucanalsocontacttheCommunityDevelopmentDepartmentatCityHallforvariouslocalloansincludingCommunityDevelopmentAuthoritySmallBusinessLoans.

4. Pickabusinessname.Tomakesureitisproperlyregisteredandprotectedandweb-ready,

contacttheUSSmallBusinessAdministrationforinformation.

5. Registeryourbusiness.ContacttheBuildingInspectorsOfficeatPeabodyCityHallfortheproperpaperwork,andonceprocessed,bringittotheCityClerk’sOfficeatPeabodyCityHalltoreceiveyourBusinessCertificate.

6. Findabusinesslocation.Checkwithlocalcommercialrealestateagents,includingthoselistedinthePeabodyChamberofCommerceDirectoryunderRealEstate,regardingavailablepropertiesforleaseorsale,orcheckoutLoopnet.com,Sullivanteam.comorCombinedProperties.com.

7. Getthenecessarypermitsandlicensestoopenyournewlocation.MeetwithabuildinginspectoratCityHallregardingzoningrequirements,licensesandpermits.

8. Marketyourbusiness.Contactlocalbusinesses,includingthoselistedinthePeabodyChamberofCommerceDirectoryunderAdvertisingandMedia,forassistancewithlogodesign,advertising&promotion,websitedesign,signs,windowdressing,etc.

9. EnlistFinancialServices.Checkwithlocalbusinesses,includingthoselistedinthePeabodyChamberofCommerceDirectory,forlocalbusinessaccounting,bookkeepingandtaxservices.

10. Findstaffing.ContacttheNorthShoreWorkforceInvestmentBoardforhelpfindingworkers.

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LicensingandPermittingInformationbyDepartmentOfficeofBuildingInspectors(InspectionalServices)24LowellStreet978.538.5786TheBuildingDepartmentisresponsibleforensuringthesafetyofbuildingsinPeabody.Theseresponsibilitiesinclude:

§ SupervisionandenforcementofallprovisionsoftheMassachusettsStateBuildingCodeandanyotherStatestatutes

§ SupervisionandenforcementofallprovisionsoftheCityofPeabodyZoningOrdinance2013andasamended

§ Receiptandprocessingofpermitapplicationsandinspectionofthepremisesforwhichpermitshavebeenissuedandenforcecompliancewiththeprovisionsoftheapplicablecode.

Thisofficeadministersthefollowingapplicationsandalsoofferson-linepermitting:

• BusinessCertificatesignoff*• CertificateofCompliance• CommercialBuildingPermit**• ElectricPermit• GasPermit• HomeOccupationApplication• Occupancy• PlumbingPermit• SheetMetalPermit(requiredforanykindofHVACwork)• Sign(&Banner)Permit(Minimumcommercialfeeis$100)• TemporarySignPermit

InformationonPermitFees

Pleasenote:*BusinessCertificateisultimatelyissuedbytheCityClerkafteraBuildingInspectorhasissuedasignoffslip.**AreceiptisneededfromtheFireDepartmentinordertoobtainaCommercialBuildingPermit.

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EVERYBUSINESSwillneedtocontactthisofficewhenlocatingtoorexpandinginPeabody.Hereisthegeneralprocess:

1 ContacttheBuildingDepartmentandspeakwithaBuildingInspectortoobtainaBuildingPermit(singlefamily/owneroccupiedhomeofficesareexcluded).Theminimumfeeis$100forCommercial($50forResidential).

2 Present the scope ofwork to the Inspector to determinewhether a set of professionallydrawnplansandConstructionControlDocumentarerequiredbeforeissuanceofCertificateofOccupancy.

3 Afteranyconstructionhasbeencompleted,scheduleasitevisitwithInspectortodeterminethatbusinessspaceissafeandmeetsproperBuildingCode.

4 Upon meeting all Building Code requirements (Health and Fire Codes too if applicable)InspectorwillissueaCertificateofOccupancy.Thefeeis$100.

5 AtthispointyoucanapplyforaBusinessCertificatewiththeBuildingInspector.*6 PresentsignoffforBusinessCertificate,issuedbyBuildingInspector,toCityClerk’sOfficeto

obtainyourcertificate.Thefilingfeeis$20.*TheStateofMassachusetts(inconformitywiththeprovisionsofChapteronehundredandten,SectionfiveoftheGeneral laws, as amended) requires that every business obtain a certificate to register theirDBA (doingbusinessas)name.Homeofficemustbesinglefamily/owneroccupied.FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS:Whenisabuildingpermitrequired?

Anyoneseekingtoconstruct,alter,ordemolishastructureorinstallasignmustfirstobtainabuildingpermitfromabuildinginspectorattheInspectionalServicesDepartment.Thebuildingpermitmustbeobtainedbeforethestartofanyworkandmustbeprominentlypostedatthejobsite.

Whocanbeissuedabuildingpermit?BuildingpermitsareissuedtoconstructionsupervisorslicensedbytheStateofMassachusetts.TheStatelicenseisonlyvalidforworkinvolvingstructuresoflessthan35,000cu.Ft.Asanexceptiontothisrequirement,buildingpermitsarealsoissuedtohomeownersdoingworkononeortwounitdwellings where they reside or intend to reside.It is noted that when homeowners are issuedbuildingpermits, theymaybe liable forcontractorsworkingon theirpropertyand theyarenoteligibleforprotectionundertheprovisionsoftheHomeownersImprovementContractorLaw.Forthesereasons,BuildingDepartmentencourageshomeownerstohavethebuildingpermittakenoutbyaproperlylicensedcontractor

Whatabouttheissuanceofplumbing,gas,orwiringpermits?ThesepermitsareissuedtoMassachusettslicensedplumbers,gasfitters,orelectricians.PermitsareissuedinaccordancewithMassachusettsGeneralLaw(MGLs);MGL143-3LinthecaseofwiringpermitsandMGL142-13inthecaseofplumbingandgaspermits.

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Whenmustworkbestartedunderthebuildingpermit?Workmustbestartedwithinsix(6)monthsofthedatethepermitisissued.Oncestarted,theworkmust be progressed continuously to completion. The City Noise Ordinance does not permitconstructionactivitiespriorto7:00a.m.(9:00a.m.onSaturdaysandholidays)andafter6:00p.m.Sundayworkisnotpermitted.

IsthereatimelimitationonaBuildingpermit?

Yes.Thepermitshellbedeemedtohavebeenabandonedsixmonthsafterthedateoffiling,unlesssuchapplicationhasbeendiligentlyprosecutedorapermitshallhavebeenissued;exceptthatthebuildingofficialshallgrantoneormoreextensionsoftimeforadditionalperiodsnotexceeding90dayseachifthereisreasonablecauseanduponwrittenrequestbytheowner.

WhatistheprocedureforaSpecialPermit?TheCityCouncilmustformallyreceivethespecialpermitapplicationataregularlyscheduledmeetingpriortoalegaladbeingpublishedinanewspaperofgeneralcirculation.Saidlegalnoticemustbepublishedfortwoconsecutiveweekswiththefirstadbeingpublishedatleast14daysprior to thepublichearing.After theCityCouncilactson thespecialpermit,aspecialpermitdecisionisfiledintheCityClerk’soffice,andthereisa20dayappealperiodfromthefilingdateofsaiddecisiontothetimethatanapplicantcanobtainabuilding/occupancypermitfromthebuildinginspector.It’satthebuildinginspector’sdiscretiontoissuethesame.

When applying for a permit application, please visit duringOfficeHours to speakwith appropriateinspectorwhocanguideyouthroughtheapplicationprocessinmoredetail.PleasenotethatpermitapplicationsareONLYacceptedduringInspectorsOfficeHours.Dependingonthescopeofwork,commercialapplicationsshouldbefilledoutbycontractororarchitectandshouldbeaccompaniedbytwosetsofplans.

InspectorsOfficeHoursMonday,Tuesday&Wednesday 8:30–10:00a.m.

3:00–4:00p.m.Thursday 8:30–10:00a.m.

5:30–7:00p.m.Friday 8:30–10:00a.m.(CityHallclosesat12:30p.m.) 2:00–12:30p.m.

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InspectorContactInformation

BuildingCommissioner,AlbertTalarico,978.538.5790Albert.Talarico@peabody-ma.govAssistantBuildingInspector978.538.5787AssistantBuildingInspector,DanTerenzoni,978.538.5736Dan.Terenzoni@peabody-ma.govElectricalInspector,ShawnMahoney,978.538.5789Shawn.Mahoney@peabody-ma.gov

Gas/PlumbingInspector,PaulFoukas,978.538.5791Paul.Foukas@peabody-ma.govClerk,LindaLavoie,978.538.5786Linda.Lavoie@peabody-ma.gov

SealerofWeightsandMeasures,JamesCollins24LowellStreet,978.538.5788James.Collins@peabody-ma.govTheSealerofWeightsandMeasuresprotectsboththeconsumerandthemerchant.Responsibilitiesinclude:

v Enforcementoflaws,rulesandregulationsrelatingtoweightsandmeasuresandtheuseofweighingandmeasuringdevicesincommercialtransactions

v Certification of accuracy of all weighing and measuring devices and that they meetregulatorystandards.

Examplesofdevicesthatareinspectedare:Ø ScalesØ FueldispensersØ VehicleTankMetersØ PriceScanners

PleasecontacttheSealerofWeightsandMeasuresifyouhaveanydevicesthatrequireinspection.Feesmayapplytothis.

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CityClerk’sOffice24LowellStreet978.538.5756TheCityClerkisresponsibleforthemaintenanceoffactualpublicrecordsandthefairadministrationofelections.TheClerkattendsandkeepsrecordsofallmeetingsoftheCityCouncil.TheClerkandallmembersofhisstaffareNotaryPublicsandhavetheauthoritytonotarizedocumentssignedintheirpresence,aswellasswearinNotaryPublics.TheCityClerk’sOfficeadministersthefollowingpermits/licenses:License/Permit Fee LegalAd

RequiredCORI&IDRequired

AuctioneerLicense(YearRoundLicense)

$100.00

Yes

Yes

BowlingAlleyLicense $45.00/$30.00 Yes Yes

Class1MotorVehicleLicense $200.00 Yes YesClass2MotorVehicleLicense $200.00 Yes YesClass3MotorVehicleLicense $200.00 Yes YesEntertainmentLicense(6DayLicenseonly)*

$100Live$50Non-Live

Yes No

FortuneTellerLicense $50.00 Yes YesJunkDealerLicense $100.00 Yes YesInflammablesLicense Checkfee

scheduleYes No

InnholderLicense $50.00 Yes YesLimousineLicense $35.00/$50.00 Yes YesLodgingHouseLicense $50.00 Yes YesPool&BilliardLicense $45.00/$30.00 Yes YesTaxiCabLicense $35.00/$50.00 Yes YesSpecialPermit(RulesandRegulations)

$100AdFee

Yes

No

BusinessCertificate(issuedafterBuildingDepartmenthassignedoff)

$20.00

No

No

*SundayEntertainmentLicensesareadministeredthroughtheMayor’sOffice,978.538.5702.

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FrequentlyAskedQuestions:HowdoIfileforaBusinessCertificate?Massachusettsrequiresanyonewhoisconductingbusinessunderanalias(i.e.anyothernamethantheirown), including corporations, to file a business certificate in the community where their business isprincipallyheadquartered.Thisform,alsocalleda"DBA"whichstandsfor"doingbusinessas",containsthenameandaddressof thebusiness and thenamesand residencesof theprincipals of thebusiness.ThiscertificatemustbesignedinthepresenceofadesignatedclerkintheOfficeoftheCityClerkoraNotaryPublic.Thecertificateiseffectiveforfouryearsandthefilingfeeis$20.00.Thefeeforfilinganamendmentis$10.00.HowdoIprotectmybusinessname?Filingabusinesscertificateatthelocalleveldoesnotprotectyourname.Ifyouhaveabusinessnameorasymbolthatyouconsideruniqueandvaluableyoumaywanttoregisteritasatrademarkoraservicemark.Trademarksareanyword,name,symbol,ordevice,oranycombinationoftheseusedtoidentifythegoodsofabusinessanddistinguishthosegoodsfromthegoodsofothers.Similarly,thereareservicemarksthatmaybe used to identify anddistinguish a businesswhich provides a service rather than goods. You are notrequired to register your trademark or service mark with any governmental agency. Trademarks areprotectedundercommonlaw.However,byregisteringyourmark,youmaygaincertainexclusiveownershipbenefitsunderstatutorylaw.YoushouldcontacttheSpecializedSectionintheCorporationsDivisionoftheOfficeoftheSecretaryoftheCommonwealthforfurtherinformationWhatistheprocedureforaSpecialPermit?TheCityCouncilmustformallyreceivethespecialpermitapplicationataregularlyscheduledmeetingprior to a legal ad beingpublished in a newspaper of general circulation. Said legal noticemust bepublishedfortwoconsecutiveweekswiththefirstadbeingpublishedatleast14dayspriortothepublichearing.AftertheCityCouncilactsonthespecialpermit,aspecialpermitdecisionisfiledintheCityClerk’soffice,andthereisa20dayappealperiodfromthefilingdateofsaiddecisiontothetimethatanapplicant can obtain a building/occupancy permit from the building inspector. It’s at the buildinginspector’sdiscretiontoissuethesame.

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ConservationCommission24LowellStreet978.538.5782AgentLuciaDelNegroLucia.DelNegro@peabody-ma.govTheConservationCommissioniscomposedofninevolunteermembers,appointedbytheMayor.TheCommissionwasestablishedtoprotectandpromotePeabody'snaturalresources,toprotectwatershedresources,toprotectwetlandresourceareas,toprovidepermittingreviewforproposedprojectswithinresourceareasandtheirbuffers,andtocoordinatewithothertownofficialsandboardsonconservationissuesthatrelatetoitsareasofresponsibility.If your property is within 100-200 feet of wetlands (river, stream, brook, pond, lake, swamp, wetmeadow,marsh,etc.)orvernalpoolyouwillmostlikelyhavetofilewiththeConservationCommission.TheConservationCommissionadministersthefollowingtypesofpermits:

• (NOI)NoticeofIntentisfiledbyapplicant/ownerandanOrderofConditions(OoC)isdraftedifapprovedafterapublichearingandavoteofaquorum.AnNOIisfiledforprojectsanOoCisthepermitissued.

• (ANRAD) Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (asking for commissionconfirmationandagreementtowetlandslines/boundaries,NOTaproject)an(ORAD)OrderofResourceAreaDelineationisdraftedafterapprovedbyaquorumatapublichearing.

• Request forCertificateofCompliance issubmittedwhenaproject isdoneunderanOoC.ThecommissionwouldissueaCertificateofCompliance(PartialorFull) iftheworkisdoneincompliancewiththeOrderofConditions.APartialwouldbeissuedifnotallworkiscompletebutmostworkiscomplete.Thisisusuallyonlydoneforcertaincircumstances(example-wintertimeandthehouseisbuilt.Thedeveloperwantstosellthehousebutthelandscapingisnotdone.APartialCertificateofCompliancewouldbeissuedsotheycanpasspapers.TheywouldneedtofileforaFullCertificateofComplianceoncethelandscapingisdone).

• (RDA) Request for Determination of Applicability is filed by the applicant/owner and aDeterminationofApplicabilityisissuedafterapublichearingandavoteofaquorum.Thisistypically for very simple projects that will not affect the resource area (ex- repave existingdrivewaytosameelevation).

• Emergency Certificates (EC) and Enforcement Orders (EO) are issued by ConservationCommissionstaffonly.Thesedocumentsareissuedonanasneededbasis.Thecommissionmustratifybothatthenextregularlyscheduledhearing.

• ExtensionpermitsextendthelifeofanexistingOrderofConditions.Theapplicant/ownerneedstorequestthis30daysbeforeexpirationdate.ExpiredOrderscannotbeextended.

• Appeal procedure: Once an OoC, Determination or ORAD is issued (time stamped byConservationAgent)atenbusinessdayappealperiodstartsthefollowingbusinessday.Sincethere isa localordinance,appeals shouldbemade toDEPand thecourt. Projects cannotbeappealedonceappealperiodhasexpired.

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StatePermitApplicationForms:FormsforfilingaWetlandsPermitunderthestatesWetlandProtectionActcanbefoundatwww.mass.gov.AlldocumentscanbeobtainedonMASSDEP’swebsitebutwillnothavePeabodyordinancewordingonit:http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/water/approvals/wetlands-and-waterways-forms.htmlAll documents must include the words “City of Peabody-Wetlands and Rivers ProtectionOrdinance:Chapter32”inthedocumentheader.Handprintingortypingisacceptable.Statepermitfeesaredeterminedbyprojecttype.Thecategoriesarelistedin310CMR10.03(7)fees.LocalPermitApplicationForms:ApacketofformsforaWetlandsPermitunderChapter32PeabodyWetlandsandRiversProtectionRegulationsoftheCityofPeabodycanbefoundattheConservationCommissionofficeintheCommunityDevelopmentDepartment.Includedinthepacketarethefollowingforms:1.Filingchecklist2.NotificationtoAbuttersundertheMassachusettsWetlandsProtectionAct3.AffidavitofServiceundertheMassachusettsWetlandsProtectionAct4.LegalAdFormwithlistofnewspaperoptions.(pricesarepostedinCommissionoffice).

LocalPermitFeesPermitName(Acronym)

ConservationCommissionPermit&FormName

FilingFee(EffectiveJuly9th,2003)

RDA RequestforDeterminationofApplicability

$20

NOI NoticeofIntent–SingleFamilyLot

$50

NOI NoticeofIntent–Allotherprojects

$200

ANOI AbbreviatedNoticeofIntent

$200

ANRAD AbbreviatedNoticeofResourceDelineation

$100

RCC RequestforCertificateofCompliance(Inspection)

$50

The Commission will wait until the Department of Public Services’ and the Department ofEnvironmentalProtection’s(DEP)commentsontheapplicationaresatisfiedbeforeapproval.The Commission typically meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Please contact LuciaDelNegroforanychangesregardinghearingdatesanddeadlines.

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FireDepartment47LowellStreetwww.peabodyfire.orgFirePreventionOffice978.531.2200dmarchese@peabody-ma.govThe Peabody Fire Department’s mission is to respond to fires, medical emergencies, disasters andterrorist acts, and protect the lives and property of Peabody businesses, residents and visitors.Additionally, theDepartment’spursuitofpublic safety through its fireprevention, investigationandeducationprogramsallowsustomakesignificantcontributionstowardsthesafetyof thecitizensofMassachusettsandenhancesourabilitiestokeepourhomelandsafe.Permitsarerequiredfortheinstallation/repair/alterationofFireProtectionSystems,including,butnotlimitedto,firealarm,sprinklerandhoodsuppressionsystems.PlansfortheselifesafetysystemsmustbesubmittedinadvancetotheFirePreventionOffice(47LowellSt.)forapprovalandissuanceoftheapplicablepermit.Thisprocesscantakeuptoten(10)businessdays.Feesforlifesafetysystemsareassessedbasedonthesizeoftheproject:$35,$60or$110.Thesepermitsarevalidfor60days.Theheadofthefiredepartmentorhisdesigneeshallhavetheauthoritytoissuethefollowingpermittypes,asdescribedin527CMRandM.G.L.c.148.Permitsavailableonlineinclude:SmokeDetector/CarbonMonoxideCuttingandWeldingDumpsterFlammableandCombustibleLiquidsHood/FireSuppressionLiquidPropaneGasOilBurningEquipmentSprinklerCommercialTankRemovalAdditionalpermitscanbeobtainedthroughtheFirePreventionOffice,andinclude:Blasting Bonfires&Burningof

ChristmasTreesBowlingPin&LaneRefinishing

Cannon&MortarFiring CelluloseNitrateFilm CombustibleFibersCompressedNaturalGas(CNG)

CoveredMallBuildings CropRipeningorColorProcessing

DustExplosionPrevention

Explosives&BlackPowder

FireProtectionEquipment

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FireProtectionSystem FireworksDisplay Fireworks,Manufacture,Storage&Handling

FlammableGasesandSolids

FuelTransferOperations Fumigation&InsecticidalFogging

HazardousSubstances,LeftUnattended

LimitedSpecialEffects Matches

OpenAirFires Ovens&Furnaces RubbishContainersSalamanders SpecialSeasonal

DecorationsStorage,CombustibleMaterials

TankVehiclesParkedOvernight

Tanks&Containers TarKettlesonRoofs

Tent/CanopyPermit TireRecapping&RebuildingPlants

TireStorage

Torches&HeatProducingDevices

TransportationofCombustibleLiquids

FirePreventionOfficeHoursMonday-Wednesday 8:30am–4:00p.m.Thursday 8:30a.m.–7:00p.m.Friday 8:30a.m.–12:30p.m.

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HealthandHumanServicesDepartment24LowellStreetSharonCameron,Director,978.538.5920 Sharon.Cameron@peabody-ma.govDeboraOsgood,AdministrativeAssistant,978.538.5926Debora.Osgood@peabody-ma.govJohnYale,SanitaryInspector,978-538-5924John.Yale@peabody-ma.govWilliamPasquale,CodeEnforcement,978-538-5923William.Pasquale@peabody-ma.govChasseaRobinson,PublicHealthNurse,978-538-5931Chassea.Robinson@peabody-ma.govBrendaWolff,SchoolNurseLeader,978-538-5930Brenda.Wolff@peabody-ma.gov

ThePeabodyDepartmentofHealthandHumanServicespromotesthehealthandwell-beingofresidentsof(andvisitorsto)Peabodythroughtheprovisionofschoolhealthservices,publicimmunizationclinics,communicablediseasefollow-up,healtheducation,andthepermittingandinspectionoffacilitiessuchasfoodestablishments,swimmingpools,tanningsalons,andhousing,amongothers.BoardofHealthThePeabodyBoardofHealthisa3-memberpolicysettingboardappointedbytheMayor.TheBoardsetspolicyfortheHealthDepartment,takesactiononpermits,andhearsappealsofenforcementactions.TheBoardtypicallymeetsonthe4thThursdayofthemonthat3:00p.m.butmeetingdatesshouldbeverifiedbycontacting 978.538.5926 or visiting the Health Department webpage at http://www.peabody-ma.gov/health.html.MaterialsforBoardofHealthmeetingsshouldbesubmittedtotheHealthDepartmentnolaterthan14daysinadvanceofthemeetingdate.Appeal Procedure: The permit holder/applicant should submit a written request to the Health Departmentrequestinganappeal.Therequestshouldreferencethespecificcodewhichisbeingappealed.Additionalspecificproceduresvarydependingonwhichcodeisbeingappealed;applicantsshouldcontacttheHealthDepartmentforadditionalguidance.

InspectorsOfficeHoursMonday,Tuesday&Wednesday 8:30–10:00a.m.

3:00–4:00p.m.Thursday 8:30–10:00a.m.

5:30–7:00p.m.Friday 8:30–10:00a.m.(CityHallclosesat12:30p.m.) 12:00–12:30p.m.

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HEALTHDEPARTMENT–FEELISTEFFECTIVEOctober1,2012

Anypermitrenewalapplicationnotcomplete(includingfullycompletedapplicationandpaymentofpermitfeeinfull)priortopermitexpirationdatewillrequirepaymentofthehigherpermitfee.

Typeofpermit Renewalfeepriortopermitexpirationdate

Renewalfeeafterpermitdate

Permitperiod Completedrenewalapplicationdateonorbefore:

Notes

ANIMAL/ANIMALRENEWAL $50.00 $100.00 JAN1–DEC31 Dec1st ANIMBODYPIERCINGEST. $300.00 $350.00 JAN1–DEC31 Dec1st BPEBODYPIERCER $100.00 $150.00 JAN1–DEC31 Dec1st BPCABINS,MOTELS,HOTELS $100.00 $150.00 JAN1–DEC31 Dec1st CAB,MOT,HOTFOOD SERVICEESTABLISHMENT $100.00 $150.00 JUNE1-MAY31 May1st 0-50SEATSSERVICEESTABLISHMENT $125.00 $175.00 JUNE1-MAY31 May1st 51-150SEATSSERVICEESTABLISHMENT $150.00 $200.00 JUNE1-MAY31 May1st 151-499SEATSSERVICEESTABLISHMENT $150.00 $200.00 JUNE1-MAY31 May1st +$1FOR>500SEATSRETAILFOODESTABLISHMENT $50.00 $100.00 JUNE1-MAY31 May1st <1000SQFTRETAILFOODESTABLISHMENT $100.00 $150.00 JUNE1-MAY31 May1st 1000-10000SQFTRETAILFOODESTABLISHMENT $250.00 $300.00 JUNE1-MAY31

May1st >10000SQFT

FOODPLANREVIEWS

FOODSERVICEPLANREVIEWS $100.00 $150.00 0-100SEATS

FOODSERVICEPLANREVIEWS $150.00 $200.00 +100SEATS

RETAILFOODPLANREVIEWS $100.00 $150.00 <10000SQFT

RETAILFOODPLANREVIEWS $150.00 $200.00 >10000SQFT

FARMER’SMARKET $10.00 $20.00 ANNUAL RETAIL

SHARON CAMERON DIRECTOR

CITYOFPEABODY

DEPARTMENTOFHUMANSERVICES

24LOWELLSTREETPEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS 01960

(978) 538-5926

FAX: (978) 538-5990

Board of Health BERNARD H. HOROWITZ,

CHAIRMAN

THOMAS J. DURKIN III

LEIGH ANN MANSBERGER, M.D.MPH

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CATERING $50.00 $100.00 JUNE1–MAY31 May1st FCATCHURCHES/ORGANIZATIONS $0 $0 JUNE1–MAY31 May1st TEMPORARYFOODPERMIT $50.00 $100.00 UPTO14DAYS FTEMTEMPORARYnon-profit $5.00 $10.00 UPTO14DAYS FNONFUNERALDIRECTORS $50.00 $100.00 MAY1–APRIL30 April1st FNLICECREAMMIXMANUFAC. $25.00 $50.00 June1–May31 May1st FROZINDOORSKATINGRINK $50.00 $100.00 JAN1–DEC31 Dec.1st SKATMANUFACTUREDHOUSINGCOM $100.00 $150.00 JAN1–DEC31 Dec.1st PARKMOBILEFOOD $50.00 $100.00 JUNE1–MAY31 May1st FMOBRECREATIONALCAMP $150.00 ≥45Days

beforestartdate.

WITHCOMPLETEDAPPLICATION.

Dec.1st REC

RECREATIONALCAMP $250.00 30–45Daysbeforestartdate.

WITHCOMPLETEDAPPLICATION.

REC

RECREATIONALCAMP $350.00 15–30Daysbeforestartdate.

WITHCOMPLETEDAPPLICATION.

REC

RECREATIONALCAMP $500.00 ≤15Daysbeforestartdate.

WITHCOMPLETEDAPPLICATION.

REC

OFFAL REFUSEHAULER $50.00

EACH$100.00 JAN1–DEC31 Dec.1st REF

SEPTICHAULER $50.00EACH

$100.00 JAN1–DEC31 Dec.1st SEPH

TRANSFERSTATION $100.00 $150.00 JAN1–DEC31 Dec.1st TRANSCHOOLS FOOD NOCHARGE n/a JUNE1–MAY31 May1st FSCHMILK NOCHARGE n/a JUNE1–MAY31 May1st MILKSCHSEPTIC DISPOSALWORKSINSTALLER $25.00 $50.00 JAN1–DEC31 Dec.1st SEPIDISPOSALWORKSCONSTRUC. $50.00 $100.00 JAN1–DEC31 Dec.1st SEPCSWIMMINGPOOLLARGE $100.00 $150.00 JUNE1–MAY31 May1st PLSWSWIMMINGPOOL/SPECPURPOSE $50.00 $100.00 JUNE1–MAY31 May1st PLSPSWIMMINGPOOLPLANREVIEWS $100.00 $150.00 PERPOOLTANNINGSALON $100.00

minimum$150.00 JAN1–DEC31 Dec.1st TAN

TATTOOESTABLISHMENT $300.00 $350.00 JAN1–DEC31 Dec.1st TATETATTOOINGARTIST $100.00 $150.00 JAN1–DEC31 Dec.1st TATATOBACCO $100.00 $150.00 JUNE1–MAY31 May1st TOB

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LiquorLicensingBoard24LowellStreet978.538.5717LiquorLicensing@peabody-ma.govThe Licensing Board administers the processing, overseeing and renewing the licenses of Peabodyestablishmentsofdifferentcategories.The LicensingBoard consists of threemembers, appointed by theMayor. TheBoardmeets on thesecondand fourthMondayofeachmonth(exceptholidays) in theLowerLevelConferenceRoomofPeabodyCityHallfrom6:30p.m.until7:30p.m.QuestionsandcommentscanbeleftontheLicensingBoardvoicemaillineat978.538.5717.

License AnnualFeeRestaurantwithCommonVictuals–AllAlcohol $2250RestaurantwithCommonVictuals-Wine&Malt $1650GeneralonPremises-AllAlcohol $2200Inn/Hotel-AllAlcoholic $2250Club-AllAlcoholic $1200PackageStore-AllAlcohol $2200PackageStore-Wine&Malt $1700Seasonal-AllAlcohol $1200OneDayLicense-RulesandApplication $25perdayAutomaticAmusementDevice-ClassI $50AutomaticAmusementDevice-ClassII $100

ApplicationProcess(ThisappliestoalllicensesexceptOneDayandAutomaticAmusement)

1 Fill out application completely online at www.mass.gov/abcc. Nothing handwritten will beaccepted.

2 Printoutcompletedapplicationandcorrespondingforms.3 Paymentcanonlybemadeonline(ePay)toAlcoholicBeverageControlCommission.ABCCfee

per transaction is$200.00. Applicantmustsubmitproofbysubmittingcorrespondingonlinepaymentformandconfirmationnumberwiththeirapplication.CityofPeabodyapplicationfeeis $50.00 for a new license or transfer of license,made payable by check only. Applicant isresponsibleforpayinglegaladwhenrequired.

4 Submittwocopiesofapplicationincludingapplicableformsto:PeabodyLicensingBoard,24LowellStreet,PeabodyMA01960

5 TheLicensingBoardwillscheduleaPublicHearinguponreceiptandverificationofcompleteapplicationincludingallcorrespondingforms.

PleaseseeLicensingBoardRulesandRegulationsforadditionalinformation.

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PeabodyMunicipalLightPlant201WarrenStreetExt.978.531.5975(Emergency24/7&Non-Emergency) www.pmlp.comCommunityRelationsManager978.531.5975Peabody Municipal Light Plant’s (PMLP) mission is to sustain highly reliable electric service atreasonableratesandprovidesuperiorcustomerservicewhileenhancingthequalityoflifeandassuringacleanandhealthyenvironment.PMLPservesmorethan26,000customersinallofPeabodyandSouthLynnfield. TheorganizationconsistsoftheratepayersofPeabody,whoelectthePeabodyMunicipalLightingCommission(PMLC),afivememberpolicymakingboard.ThePlant’sManagerreportstotheCommissionandisresponsiblefortheoperationoftheplant.Aprofessionalstaffofapproximately75employeesbringsabroadscopeofutilityexperiencetoPMLP’sdailyoperation,includinganup-to-dateunderstandingoftheprogressingenergymarket.PMLPiscommittedtocontributingtothecommunitiesitservesthroughconsistentreinvestmentinourinfrastructure,paymentin-lieuoftaxes,communitydevelopmentandenergyeducationprograms.Thisincludes energy conservationprograms, school energy awareness, conservation and safetyprojects,school-to-workpartnerships,outreachtoseniorgroups,communitysupportandactiveparticipationsinthearea’sChamberofCommerce,Rotary,TRIADandotherlocalcivicgroups.Inordertostart/stop/transferservice,commercialandindustrialcustomersshouldstopbytheofficeorcallatleastaweekinadvancetocompleteyourpaperwork.Adepositisrequired.TheNon-ResidentServiceAgreementcanbedownloadedhere.Alldepositsmustbepaidbycashorcheck.PleasecontactPMLPCustomerServicetodeterminedepositamount.Pleasenote:Ifyouaretheowneroftheproperty,thereisnodepositrequired.ThePMLPBusinessOfficeHoursareMonday-Friday,8:30a.m.to4:30p.m.

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PlanningBoard24LowellStreet,978.538.5793 ThePeabodyPlanningBoardoverseestheRulesandRegulationsGoverningtheSubdivisionofLandinPeabody.PlanningBoardmeetingsareconductedonthefirstandthirdThursdaysofeachmonth.JulyandDecemberhaveonlyonemeeting.TheserulesandregulationswereadoptedundertheSubdivisionControlLaw,MGLCh.41,Section81-Kthrough81-GGinclusive.Thesubdivisionregulationswereadoptedforthepurposeofprotectingthesafety,convenienceandwelfareoftheresidentsoftheCityofPeabodyby"regulatingthelayingoutandconstructionsofwaysinsubdivisionsprovidingaccesstotheseverallotstherein,butwhichhavenotbecomepublicways,andensuringsanitaryconditionsinsubdivisionsandinpropercases,parksandopenareas”.ThePlanningBoardactsonprojectproposalswithdueregardforthefollowing:

• Adequateaccesstoallofthelotsinasubdivisionbywaysthatwillbesafeandconvenientfortravel• Forlesseningcongestioninsuchwaysandintheadjacentpublicways• Forreducingdangeroflifeandlimbintheoperationofmotorvehicles• Forsecuringsafetyincaseoffire,flood,panicandotheremergencies• ForinsuringcompliancewiththeapplicableZoningordinance• Forsecuringadequateprovisionforwater,sewerage,drainage,undergroundutilityservices,fire,police

andothersimilarmunicipalequipment,andstreetlighting• ForcoordinatingthewaysinasubdivisionwitheachotherandwiththepublicwaysintheCityandwith

thewaysinneighboringsubdivisions.

ThePlanningBoardisalsopartofthereviewprocess,throughpublichearing,foranychangestothePeabodyZoningOrdinance.ThePlanningBoardgrantslandsubdivisionapprovalsonly.Departmentsthatsignoffonsubdivisionsare:DepartmentofPublicServices&EngineeringandFireDepartment(foraccess/egress).

FeesApprovalNotRequiredPlans:$200.00PreliminaryPlans: $750.00DefinitivePlans: $750.00/lotplus$150.00/lotorportionthereof $500.00plus$150.00/lotwhenfollowingapreliminaryplan.SitePlans: $100.00Feesforadvertisingaredeterminedbysizeofad.

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DepartmentofPublicServices50FarmAvenue978.536.0600ext.0 Tanya.Capistran@peabody-ma.govThemissionoftheDepartmentofPublicServicesistooperatetheCity’swater,sewer,solidwasteandstreetsystemsforthepublic’ssafetyandconvenience,therebymaintainingthequalityof lifefortheCitizensofPeabody.TheDPSisalsoresponsibleforrapidresponsetoallsnow,iceandotherinclementweatherconditions;enforcingofwater,sewerandstreetordinances;engineeringforCityprojects;24-houremergencyservices.TheDPS is organized into six separate divisions: PublicWorks Administration, Sewer,Water, SolidWaste,Garage,andStreetsandHighway.TheDepartmentofPublicServicesadministerspermitsforthefollowingactivities:Activity Notes

*PermitRequired Fee Time

FrameWaterline installation and/orrepair

1,2,3,4 Excavation/TrenchPermit $100 2hours

Sewerinstallationand/orrepair 1,2,3,4 Excavation/TrenchPermit $100 2hoursConnectingtoCitydrainage 1,2,3 Excavation/TrenchPermit $100 2daysSidewalkinstallation/alteration Amended Excavation/Trench

Permit-

2days

Drivewaycurbcuts Amended Excavation/TrenchPermit

$50 2days

Operationofafirehydrant 1,3,5 FireHydrantPermit 2daysConstructionof1acreorgreater 1,3 Storm Water Management

PlanandApplicability- 30days

Notes*1 Apermitisrequiredevenifworkissolelybeingperformedonprivateproperty2 RequiresaCityissuedUtilityContractor’sLicensetoperformthework3 RequiresadditionalCityDepartmentstosignoff4 Water&Sewerpermitscanbecombinedforatotalfeeof$100.005 Feebasedupontheamountofwaterbeingused

The City of Peabody Department of Public Services, having been named as the “Designee” of theDepartment of Environmental Protection for the purposes of administering the “Drinking WaterRegulationsOfMassachusetts” has established fees and charges as they relate to cross connectionsbetweendistributionssystems.

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Forwaterserviceorserviceturnonorconnection,pleasecontacttheDepartmentofPublicServicesat978-536-0600.Forwaterbillingquestions,pleasecontacttheDepartmentofPublicServicesWaterBillingDepartmentat978.538.5914.

DepartmentofPublicServicesOfficeHoursMonday-Wednesday 8:30am–4:00p.m.Thursday 8:30a.m.–7:00p.m.Friday 8:30a.m.–12:30p.m.

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ZoningBoardofAppeals24LowellStreet,978.538.5792,CarlaMcGrath Carla.McGrath@peabody-ma.gov

IfyourbusinessdoesnotconformtotheCity’sZoningOrdinance,theZoningBoardofAppealshasthefollowingpowersinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofMassachusettsGeneralLaws,Chapter40Aandthisordinance:

A. Appeals.Tohearanddecideanappeal takenbyanypersonaggrievedbyreasonofhis/her inability toobtainapermit or enforcement action from the building inspector under the provisions ofMGL, Chapter 40A and thisordinanceorby anyperson including anofficerorboardof theCityofPeabodyorof an abuttingmunicipalityaggrievedbyanorderordecisionofthebuildinginspectorinviolationofanyprovisionofMGL,Chapter40Aorofthisordinance.

B. Variances.Tohearanddecideapetitionwithrespecttoparticularlandorstructuresforavariancefromtermsofthisordinance,wheretheboardspecificallyfindsthatowingtocircumstancesrelatingtosoilconditions,shapeortopographyofsuchlandorstructuresandespeciallyaffectingsuchlandorstructuresbutnotaffectinggenerallythezoning district in which it is located, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance would involvesubstantialhardshipconsistentwith theprovisionsofMGLChapter40Ato thepetitionerorappellant,and thatdesirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying orsubstantiallyderogatingfromtheintentorpurposeofthisordinance.Theboardofappealsmayimposeconditions,safeguardsandlimitationsinrespecttobothtimeandanypermitteduse,includingthecontinuedexistenceofanyparticularstructuresbutexcludinganycondition,safeguardorlimitationbaseduponthecontinuedownershipofthelandorstructuretowhichthevariancepertainsbytheapplicant,petitioneroranyowner.Iftherightsauthorizedbyavariancearenotexercisedwithinoneyearofthedateofauthorization,theyshalllapseandmaybereestablishedonlyafteranewnoticeandhearing.Novariancemayauthorizeauseoractivitynototherwisepermittedinthedistrictinwhichthelandorstructureislocated.

TodetermineifthepetitionerwillneedrelieffromtheBoardofAppealsabusinessowner(“petitioner”)shouldmeetwithaBuildingInspectorandreviewacurrent(withinsixmonths)plotplan(providedbypetitioner).TheBoardofAppealsmeetsMondaysmonthlyintheWigginAuditoriumat7:00p.m.

SubmittotheBoardofAppealsClerk:1 Applicationforvariancefilledoutcompletely,noblanks,alongwithninecopies(forboard

members)2 Certifiedplotplan8½x11inches3 CertifiedListofAbuttersfromAssessor’sOffice(978.538.5716)4 DenialletterfromBuildingInspector5 CheckmadepayabletoCityofPeabodyforFilingFee(Commercial:$225)6 Checkforlegalad–NewspapertobedeterminedwhenlegaladapplicationisfiledPleaseseeRulesoftheZoningBoardofAppealsforadditionalinformationBeforeapplyingforabuildingpermitvariancedecisionmustberecordedattheRegistryofDeeds(45CongressStreet,Suite4100,SalemMA01970).ThecurrentRecordingFeeis$75.00butmaychangeatthediscretionoftheRegistry.

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FinancingResources:CommunityDevelopmentAuthority(CDA)BusinessLoanProgramStaceyBernson,AssistantDirectorofCommunityDevelopment&Planning24LowellStreet978.538.5771Stacey.Bernson@peabody-ma.govTheCityofPeabody'sproactiveapproachtoeconomicdevelopmentresultedintheestablishmentofarevolvingloanpooloffundsadministeredbytheDepartmentofCommunityDevelopmentandPlanningandafivememberquasi-publicCommunityDevelopmentAuthority(CDA).TheBusinessLoanProgramis a flexible sourceof loan funds for commercial and industrial projects, thepurposeofwhich is toencouragethecreation/retentionofqualityjobsandtoincreasethetaxbase.The CDA has helped hundreds of applicants retain or expand existing business and/or help attractdesirable new business to the City of Peabody by providing loans for equipment, land and/or siteacquisition,constructionandredevelopment.TheCDAisabletoprovidebelow-market, low-interestloanstobeusedtohelpbridgethegapbetweenthecashandassetsofabusinessownerandtheequityrequirementsneededtoobtainacommercialloanfromabank.Theprogramisdesignedtoprovidenomorethan20%ofaproject'stotalfinancingrequirements.Foradditionalinformationsee:CDABusinessLoanProgramBrochureCDABusinessLoanProgramApplicationandChecklistCDABusinessLoanProgram–LoanTermsCDAPersonalFinancialStatementFaçade&SignageImprovementLoanProgramPeabody-SalemCoalitionBrownfieldsRevolvingLoanFundBrendanCallahan,AssistantDirectorofPlanning24LowellStreet978.538.5780Brendan.Callahan@peabody-ma.govTheUSEPAawardedPeabodyandSalema$950,000grantin2014tocapitalizearevolvingloanfundtosupportenvironmentalremediationofbrownfieldsandfacilitatetheirsuccessfulredevelopment.�ProgramBrochure�ProgramPreliminaryApplication�ProgramFundingApplicationPart1

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SmallBusinessAdministration(SBA)TheSBAofferssmallbusinessloans.Pleaseseethewebsiteformoreinformation:http://www.sba.gov/loanprograms

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AdditionalInformation:Forinformationregardingtheassessmentofyourproperty,pleasecontacttheAssessor’sOfficeat978.538.5716.DowntownBusinessParkingStickerProgramParkingStickersforthe2019“StickerParkingProgram”areavailablefor$100.00CashorCheckonlywillbeaccepted.Qualifiedapplicants(businessesandtheiremployees)maypurchasethestickerseachMondaythroughFridaybetweenthehoursof8:30am–4:00pm.Licenseandregistrationmustbeshownwhenpurchasingsticker.2018DowntownEmployeeStickerswillbehonoreduntilJanuary31,2019.EnforcementofexpiredstickerswillbeFebruary1,2019.ParkingstickersareavailableforpurchaseatthePeabodyPoliceDepartment,TrafficDivision,6AllensLane,Peabody.Forquestions,pleasecontacttheParkingClerkat978-538-6312.Forinformationregardingnaturalgasservice,pleasecontactNationalGridat1.800.233.5325https://www.nationalgridus.com/MA-Gas-Business/PeabodyBusinessandCommunityGuideTheCityofPeabody’sBusinessandCommunityGuide,a12-pagecolorbrochurehighlightingtheCity’sbusinessdevelopment,historicandrecreationopportunities,eventsandculture,educationandhealthcare,isavailablebycontactingtheCommunityDevelopmentOfficeatPeabodyCityHall978-538-5775.Thisfreeguideissponsoredbylocalbusinesses.Forinformationregardingyourtaxbill,collectionofyourtaxesorthepaymentstatusofyouraccount,pleasecontacttheCollector’sOfficeat978.538.5748.Fortelephone,Internetandcableservices,pleasecontactComcasthttps://www.xfinity.com/support/contact-us/orVerizonhttp://www.verizon.com/home/verizonglobalhome/ghp_business.aspxForinformationregardingtrashcollection,recyclingordumpsters,pleasecontactJRMHauling&Recyclingat800.323.4285http://www.jrmhauling.com/Forinformationregardingtreeremoval,contacttheCityofPeabodyTreeWardenat978.536.7134oremailBrianGrant.

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Meeting Schedule: BoardofHealthFourthThursdayofeachmonthat3:00p.m.at24LowellStreet,LowerLevelConferenceRoomConservationCommissionSecondWednesdayofeachmonthat7:00p.m.at50FarmAveCityCouncilSecondandfourthThursdayofeachMonthat7:30p.m.at24LowellStreet,WigginAuditoriumCommunityDevelopmentAuthorityThirdThursdayofeachmonthat5:00p.m.at24LowellStreet,LowerLevelConferenceRoomLiquorLicensingBoardSecondandfourthMondayofeachmonthat6:30p.m.at24LowellStreet,LowerLevelConferenceRoomPlanningBoardFirstandthirdThursdaysofeachmonthat7:00p.m.at24LowellStreet,LowerLevelConferenceRoomZoningBoardofAppealsSecondMondayofeachmonthat7:00p.m.intheWigginAuditoriumAllmeetingsaresubjecttochangesopleasecheckwitheachBoard/Commission.

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CITYOFPEABODYPERMITCHECKLIST

Office Required Obtained Fees BUILDINGINSPECTOR BusinessCertificate $20 CertificateofCompliance check with Bldg Insp CommercialBuildingPermit check with Bldg Insp ElectricPermit check with Bldg Insp GasPermit check with Bldg Insp HomeOccupationApplication check with Bldg Insp InformationonPermitFees check with Bldg Insp Occupancy $100 PlumbingPermit check with Bldg Insp SheetMetalPermit check with Bldg Insp Sign(&Banner)Permit check with Bldg Insp TemporarySignPermit $10 per sign CITYCLERK'SOFFICE AuctioneerLicense $100 BowlingAlleyLicense $45/$30 BusinessCertificate $20 Class1MotorLicense $200 Class2MotorLicense $200 Class3MotorLicense $200

EntertainmentLicense(6DayOnly) $100 Live $50 Non-Live

FortuneTellerLicense $50 JunkDealerLicense $100 InflammablesLicense check fee schedule InnholderLicense $50 LimousineLicense $35/$50 LodgingHouseLicense $50 Pool&BilliardLicense $45/$30 TaxiCabLicense $35/$50 SpecialPermit $100 Ad Fee

SundayEntertainmentLicense(Mayor'sOffice) check w/Mayor's Office

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CONSERVATIONCOMMISSION NoticeofIntent $50/$200 RequestforCertificateofCompliance $50 RequestforDeterminationofApplicability $20 FIREDEPARTMENT BlastingPermit check with Fire Dept BowlingPinandLaneRefinishingPermit check with Fire Dept CelluloseNitrateFilmPermit check with Fire Dept CombustibleFibersPermit check with Fire Dept CommercialTankRemovalPermit $25/$100 CompressedNaturalGasPermit check with Fire Dept CoveredMallBuildingsPermit check with Fire Dept CropRipeningorColorProcessingPermit check with Fire Dept CuttingandWeldingPermit $20 DumpsterPermit $10 DustExplosionPreventionPermit check with Fire Dept ExplosivesandBlackPowderPermit check with Fire Dept FireProtectionEquipmentPermit check with Fire Dept FireProtectionSystemPermit check with Fire Dept FireworksDisplayPermit check with Fire Dept Fireworks,Manufacture,Storage&HandlingPermit check with Fire Dept FlammableandCombustibleLiquidsPermit $20 FlammableGasesandSolidsPermit check with Fire Dept FuelTransferOperationsPermit check with Fire Dept FumigationandInsecticidalFoggingPermit check with Fire Dept HazardousSubstances,LeftUnattendedPermit check with Fire Dept Hood/FireSuppressionPermit $35 LimitedSpecialEffectsPermit check with Fire Dept LiquidPropaneGasPermit by tank size MatchesPermit check with Fire Dept OilBurningEquipment $20 OpenAirFiresPermit check with Fire Dept OvensandFurnacesPermit check with Fire Dept RubbishContainersPermit check with Fire Dept SalamandersPermit check with Fire Dept SmokeDetector/CarbonMonoxidePermit $20 each 2-12 units SpecialSeasonalDecorationsPermit check with Fire Dept SprinklerPermit $35/$60/$110 Storage,CombustibleMaterialsPermit check with Fire Dept TankVehiclesParkedOvernightPermit check with Fire Dept

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Tanks&ContainersPermit check with Fire Dept TarKettlesonRoofPermit check with Fire Dept Tent/CanopyPermit check with Fire Dept TireRecappingandRebuildingPlantsPermit check with Fire Dept TireStoragePermit check with Fire Dept TorchesandHeatProducingDevicesPermit check with Fire Dept TransportationofCombustibleLiquidsPermit check with Fire Dept HEALTHANDHUMANSERVICESDEPARTMENT AnimalPermit $50 BodyPiercingEstablishmentPermit $300 BodyPiercerPermit $100 Cabins,Motels,Hotels $100 FoodServiceEstablishment $100/$125/$150 RetailFoodEstablishment $50/$100/$250 FoodServicePlanReview $100/$150 RetailFoodPlanReview $100/$150 Farmer'sMarketFood/MilkPermit $10 CateringFood/MilkPermit $50 Churches/OrganizationsFood/MilkPermit 0 TemporaryFoodPermit $50 TemporaryNon-profitFoodPermit $5 FuneralDirectorsPermit $50 IceCreamMixManufacturingPermit $25 IndoorSkatingRinkPermit $50 ManufacturedHousingCommunityPermit $100 MobileFoodPermit $50 RecreationalCampPermit $150/$250/$250/$500

Remove/Transport/DisposeofGarbage/Offal/otherOffensiveSubstancesPermit $50 each

Septic-DisposalWorksInstaller $25 Septic-DisposalWorksConstruction $50 SwimmingPoolPermit $100/$50 TanningSalonPermit $100 minimum TattooEstablishmentPermit $300 TattooingArtistPermit $100 TobaccoPermit $100 TransferStation $100

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LIQUORLICENSINGBOARD AutomaticAmusementDevise $50/$100 Club-AllAlcoholic $1200 GeneralonPremises-AllAlcoholic $2200 Inn/Hotel-AllAlcoholic $2250 OneDayLicense $25 per day PackageStore-AllAlcoholic $2200 PackageStore-WineandMalt $1700 RestaurantwithCommonVictuals-AllAlcoholic $2250 RestaurantwithCommonVictuals-WineandMalt $1650 Seasonal-AllAlcoholic $1200 PEABODYMUNICIPALLIGHTPLANT Stop/Start,TransferElectricService check with PMLP PLANNINGBOARD ApprovalNotRequiredPlans $200 PreliminaryPlans $750 DefinitivePlans $750/lot plus $150/lot DEPARTMENTOFPUBLICSERVICES Excavation/TrenchPermit $100 FireHydrantPermit StormWaterPermit ZONINGBOARDOFAPPEALS ApplicationforVariance $225 FINANCINGRESOURCES CDABusinessLoan Façade&SignageImprovementLoanProgram SmallBusinessAdministrationLoans MASSACHUSETTSDEPARTMENTOFREVENUE FederalTaxIdentificationNumber