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.
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