§ 170-2. Definitions.  


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  • As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
    BOARD OF HEALTH
    The Board of Health of the Town of Barnstable.
    DWELLING
    Any building or area in a building used or intended for use for human habitation, including, but not limited to, apartments, condominiums, cottages, guesthouses, one-, two- or multiple-unit residential buildings, and rooming houses, but not including any licensed facility.
    FRONT YARD
    The area between the roadway and the part of the structure nearest to the roadway.
    LICENSED FACILITY
    Any facility licensed under any state or local laws or regulations other than those registered under this chapter.
    OCCUPANT
    Anyone residing overnight in a dwelling.
    OWNER
    Any person who alone or severally with others has legal title to any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit or parcel of land, vacant or otherwise; mortgagee in possession; or agent, trustee or other person appointed by the courts.
    PERSON
    Any individual, partnership, corporation, firm, association, or group including a governmental unit other than the Town of Barnstable or any of its agencies.