§ 240-2. Purpose.  


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  • The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety, convenience, morals and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Barnstable, to protect and conserve the value of the property within the Town, to increase the amenities of the Town, and to secure safety from seasonal or periodic flooding, fire, congestion or confusion, all in accord with the General Laws, Chapter 40A, as amended. For this purpose, the height, number of stories, size of buildings and structures, size and width of lots, the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population and the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, marine business, industry, agriculture, residence or other purposes are regulated within the Town of Barnstable as hereinafter provided.