§ 113-9. Exemptions.

A. 

The Great Barrington Historic District Commission shall exempt from its purview the following:

(1) 

Temporary signs as allowed by Town bylaw.

(2) 

Terraces, walks, driveways, sidewalks, streets and similar structures.

(3) 

Storm doors and storm windows, screens and window air conditioners.

(4) 

The color of paint (though it may recommend a range of suitable colors).

(5) 

The color of materials used on roofs (though it may recommend a range of suitable colors).

B. 

The Commission may determine from time to time after public hearing that certain categories of exterior architectural features, colors, structures or signs may be constructed or altered without review by the Commission without causing substantial derogation from the intent and purpose of this chapter.

C. 

Upon request, the Commission shall issue a certification of nonapplicability with respect to construction or alteration in any category then not subject to review by the Commission in accordance with the above provisions.

D. 

Nothing in this chapter shall be constructed to prevent the ordinary maintenance, repair or replacement of any exterior architectural feature within an historic district which does not involve a change in design, material, color or the outward appearance thereof, nor to prevent landscaping with plants, trees or shrubs, nor construed to prevent the meeting of requirements certified by a duly authorized public officer to be necessary for public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition, nor construed to prevent any construction or alteration under a permit duly issued prior to the effective date of this chapter.