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F. Notwithstanding the above, the Commissioner may issue a demolition permit for a preferably preserved historically significant structure after receipt of a written statement from the Commission to the effect that either of the following applies: 1. The Commission is satisfied that there is no reasonable likelihood that either the owner or some other reasonable person or group is willing to purchase, preserve, rehabilitate, or restore said structure; or 2. The Commission is satisfied that for at least six months the owner has made continuing, bona fide, and reasonable efforts to locate a purchaser to preserve, rehabilitate, and restore the subject historically significant structure, and that such efforts have been unsuccessful; or 3. The Commission has determined that the proposed demolition may be conducted in a manner that is not detrimental to the historical or architectural resources of the Town. G. No demolition permit for a preferably preserved structure shall be granted until all approvals are in place for subsequent development, if any. Approvals include but are not limited to building permits, zoning variances or special permits (if necessary), licenses, easements and subdivisions of the premises of any kind. All appeals from the granting of such approvals must be concluded before the demolition permit may be granted. H. Demolition permits are valid for six months. If the building, structure, or site is not demolished, or with substantial work having been commenced to demolish said structure, within six months, the Commission may issue an extension, or it may require the applicant to reapply. If a structure is determined to be preferably preserved, the owner shall be responsible for properly securing such building or structure, if vacant, or site to the satisfaction of the Commissioner. Should the owner fail to properly secure such building, structure, or site, a subsequent destruction of such building, structure, or site at any time during the period of the demolition delay through fire or other cause which could have been prevented by properly securing such building, structure, or site, shall be considered a voluntary demolition in violation of this Bylaw. V. Enforcement, Remedies and Appeals. A. The Commission and the Commissioner are each authorized to institute any and all proceedings in law or in equity as they deem necessary and appropriate to obtain compliance with the requirements of this Bylaw or to prevent a violation thereof. B. No building permit shall be issued with respect to any premises upon which a historically significant structure has been voluntarily demolished in violation of this Bylaw for a period of two years after the date of the completion of such demolition. C. Appeals. Decisions made by the Commission may be appealed to the Select Board within 21 days. Within 30 days of an applicant's or any other aggrieved party's appeal." the Select Board shall schedule a public hearing, providing written notice thereof to the applicant, the