(A) Alteration or removal of stone walls flanking or abutting town and state roads within the town shall require prior approval of the Building Inspector.
(B) Alteration or demolition of a stone wall as part of any construction or subdivision project must have approval of the Planning Board. Such approval shall be a condition of any subdivision approval.
(C) Stone walls in disrepair or neglected condition shall not be removed from their present location but must be repaired or left as is.
(D) When relocation of a stone wall is necessary, any reconstruction shall match that of the original wall - for example, drywall or hidden cement construction.
(E) New stone walls should closely approximate the appearance of the adjoining stone walls with respect to coursing, stone type, joint width, construction and distribution of stones by size. The Building Inspector shall be responsible for any such determination.
(F) New stone walls shall be built to a minimum of 20 inches in height and a minimum width of 20 inches.
(G) If any cuts are made in stone walls for driveways or roads, the ends of the walls must be restored.
(H) Any variance of these standards shall be heard by the Zoning Board of Review based upon the standards of proof set forth in Section 904 of the Middletown Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. passed 6-1-98)