§ 283. Issuance of licenses and permits in certain towns. If, in any
town of the first class at the time of the enactment of this chapter,
there exists a building department, set up as an adjunct of the planning
board, all licenses or permits, whenever and in the manner required by
any building zone ordinance, local law or building code, shall be issued
by said department, and all fees therefor be collected as provided by
the requirements of the building zone ordinance, local law or building
code.