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Explanation: This article would fix an error in the existing Zoning By-law by providing the correct reference to the Table of Use Regulations section for Adult Entertainment Uses, which is §174-25E.(11). The letter E had been left out. Article 15 To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning bylaw by adding the following new definition to Section 174-3 before the definition for"Assisted Living Facility": "APPLICANT— The person who submits an application for a permit or variance approval and his administrators, executors, heirs, devisees, successors and assigns. The applicant must be owner of all land included in the submitted plan or proposal or any person who shows specific written and notarized authorization by the owner to submit the application and to speak for and bind the owner with regard to any representations regarding the property or the owner's intent, with regard to any agreements made with Town Boards as part of the permit or variance review and approval process and with regard to the owner's understanding of any conditions imposed upon the project as part of the Board's decision. Proof of ownership shall include a copy of the latest recorded deed or Land Court certificate as well as a copy of.the Mashpee Board of Assessors' current listing for the property. The applicant is considered a "party in interest" with regard to required public hearing and decision notices." or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by Planning Board Explanation: This article would create a definition of "Applicant" specifying who has standing to appear before Town Boards for permits or variances under the Zoning By- law and what evidence is required to demonstrate such standing. Article 16 To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning bylaw by replacing Subsection 174- 55C. with the following: "C. In an industrial or commercial district, one (1) freestanding sign is permitted on each lot, provided that it does not exceed (40) square feet in signboard area, does not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height and is not located closer than five (5) feet to any lot line or block a line of sight for pedestrian and traffic safety if so determined by the D.P.W. Director. The top edge of any such freestanding sign shall be not higher than Fifteen (15) feet vertical measure above the average level of the ground between the supports of each sign." or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by Planning Board Page 9 October 2002 Town Meeting