This bylaw is proposed for the purpose of preserving and protecting
significant buildings within the Town of Foxborough and to encourage
owners of such buildings to seek out persons who might be willing
to preserve, rehabilitate or restore such buildings rather than demolish
them. To achieve these purposes, the Foxborough Historical Commission
(the "Commission") is empowered to advise the Building Commissioner
with respect to the issuance of permits for the demolition of significant
buildings. The issuance of demolition permits for significant buildings
is regulated as provided in this bylaw.
As used in this bylaw, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
BUILDING
Any combination of materials forming a shelter for persons,
animals, or property.
DEMOLITION
Any act of pulling down, destroying, removing or razing a
building or any portion thereof, or commencing the work of total or
substantial destruction with the intent of completion.
DEMOLITION PERMIT
The permit issued by the Building Commissioner as required
by the State Building Code for the demolition or removal of a building
or structure. This permit must also indicate the location of the facility
at which the debris is to be disposed, in accordance with MGL c. 40,
§ 54, as amended in 1987.
SIGNIFICANT BUILDING
Any building or portion thereof which is over 75 years old
and is not included in an historic district but which:
[Amended 12-5-2016 STM by Art. 12]
A.
Is listed on, or is the subject of, a pending application or
listing on the National Register of Historic Places; or
B.
Is included on the Cultural Resources Inventory prepared by
the Commission, including buildings for which complete surveys may
be pending.
If any section, paragraph or part of this bylaw be for any reason
declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court, every other section,
paragraph, and part shall continue in full force and effect.