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II. Definitions. As used in this Bylaw, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: Application - An application for a demolition permit filed by the owner of record of the premises, or the holder of a bona fide purchase and sale agreement for such premises. The application must be signed by both the applicant and (if different) the owner of record at the time of application. An applicant may withdraw an application without prejudice at any time prior to a decision by the Commission. Commission - The Mashpee Historical Commission. Commissioner - The Building Commissioner of the Town of Mashpee. Demolition Permit - The permit issued by the Commissioner as required by the State Building Code for the demolition, partial demolition, or removal of a building or structure. Historically Significant Structure - Any building, structure or any portion thereof, which is: Importantly associated with one or more historic persons or events, or with the cultural, political, economic, or social history of the Town of Mashpee, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or the United States of America; or which is Historically important by reason of period, style, method of construction, or association with a particular architect or builder, either by itself or in the context of a group of buildings or structures; or which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State Register of Historic Places, or the subject of a pending application or listing on either of said Registers, or included in the Inventory of the Historic and Prehistoric Assets of the Commonwealth, or designated by the Commission for inclusion in said Inventory or in a local inventory that the Commission may implement; or which is located within 200 feet of the boundary line of any federal, state, or local historic district; or which is constructed over the time period of 100 years, as of the date of this bylaw, or any building or portion thereof or structure of indeterminate age. Preferably Preserved - Any historically significant structure individually or in context which, because of the important contribution made by such structure to the Town's historical resources, is in the public interest to preserve, rehabilitate, or restore rather than be demolished. Premises - The parcel of land on which a historically significant structure exists; or the site itself due to its archaeological significance. III. Regulated Buildings, Structures, and Sites. The provisions of this Bylaw shall apply to buildings, structures, and sites which constitute a Historically Significant Structure.