§ 131-5. Jurisdiction of Commission., Chapter 131. Historic Districts, Part II. General Legislation, Code of Ordinances, Melrose

The following categories of buildings or structures or exterior architectural features may be constructed or altered within a historic district without review by the Historic District Commission:

(1)

Temporary structures or signs, subject, however, to such conditions as to duration of use, location, removal and similar matters as the Commission may reasonably specify.

(2)

Terraces, walks, driveways, sidewalks and similar structures, or any one or more of them, provided that any such structure is substantially at grade level. This is not to be construed as to include parking lots.

(3)

Storm doors and windows, screens, window air conditioners, antennas and similar appurtenances.

(4)

Paint colors, except for paint proposed for masonry or any materials now not painted.

(5)

Signs of not more than one square foot in area in connection with use of a residence for a customary home occupation or for professional purposes, provided that only one such sign is displayed in connection with each residence and if illuminated is illuminated only indirectly.

(6)

The reconstruction, substantially similar in exterior design, of a building, structure or exterior architectural feature damaged or destroyed by fire, storm or other disaster, provided that such reconstruction is begun within one year thereafter and carried forward with due diligence.