As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
BUILDING
Any combination of materials having a roof and a permanent foundation
and forming a shelter for persons, animals or property. Examples include,
but are not limited to, houses, shops, barns and outbuildings.
DEMOLITION
The act of pulling down, destroying, removing or razing a building
or a substantial portion of a building or commencing the work of total or
substantial destruction with the intent of completing the same.
HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE
Any building which was wholly or in part constructed during or before
1929 and which is:
[Amended ATM 5-7-2002 by Art. 32]
A.
Importantly associated with 1 or more historic persons or events or
with the architectural, cultural, political, economic or social history of
the Town of Dover or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; or
B.
Historically or architecturally 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
C.
Listed on or within an area listed on the National Register of Historic
Places or the State Register of Historic Places, or pending listing on such
registers.
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
The person occupying the office of Inspector of Buildings or person(s)
otherwise authorized to issue demolition permits.
PREFERABLY PRESERVED
Any historically significant structure which, because of its importance
to the Town's historical or architectural resources or heritage, is in
the public interest to preserve, rehabilitate or restore.
In the event that any section, paragraph or part of this chapter is
for any reason declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court, every other
section, paragraph or part shall continue in full force and effect.
Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to conflict with the provisions
of the Historic Districts Act, MGL c. 40C, with respect to requirements as
to notice, hearing and issuance by the Historic District Commission of a certificate
of appropriateness, a certificate of non-applicability or a certificate of
hardship prior to demolition of any building in any Historic District established
in the future in the Town of Dover.
Any person aggrieved by a determination of the Commission may appeal
to Superior Court, per MGL c. 249, § 4.