Flammable and Combustible Solids Liquids and Gases

Obtaining a Permit Only

  • A Permit only may be required for the qualifying amounts. (See table 1)
  • Complete the attached “Application for License” and submit it together with the applicable license fee payment to the Hanover Fire Chief for approval.
  • The owner of the property must be identified as the applicant and the street address must be accompanied by the property’s map and lot number.
  • Include a plan, drawn to scale, identifying the location of buildings and storage sites on the property.

Obtaining a Permit and License

  • Complete the attached application for License and submit it together with the applicable license fee payment to the Hanover Licensing Coordinator. The completed application will be forwarded to the Fire Chief for approval prior to submission to the Selectboard.
  • A Certified Abutters List issued through the Assessor’s Officer must be provided with the completed application. For purposes of this license, abutters include all owners of real estate abutting on said land or directly opposite said land on any public or private street.
  • The Selectboard will schedule and hold a public hearing following receipt of the completed application, fee payment, and response from the Fire Chief. The Licensing Coordinator will provide the applicant with a prepared notice for publication.
  • At the applicant’s expense, notice shall be provided as follows
    • Notice to be published in a newspaper to be distributed in the Town of Hanover.
  • Notice of the public hearing must be provided to all abutters not less than seven days prior to said hearing. Notice must be served by the applicant to all abutters via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested.
    • Receipts for delivery or registered mail must be provided to the Licensing Coordinator prior to the public hearing

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