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The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 27 by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 27 by a vote of 5-0. Motion made by Selectman John Cahalane. Motion: 1 move the Town vote to vote to amend § 174- 25 (I) (10) "Accessory uses" and §174-25 (E) (2) "Principal retail business and consumer service establishments" of the Zoning Bylaws as set forth in Article 27, with the exception of the phrase "or take any other action relating thereto". Motion made and passed to dispense with reading of Article 27 at 9:41 PM Motion passes unanimously at 9:41 PM. Annual Town Meeting - Articles 26 & 27 Article 28 To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following Bylaw relative to the regulation of rental properties in the Town: §106-8 RENTAL PROPERTY § A. Purpose This chapter is adopted in accordance with the Town of Mashpee's Home Rule Authority in furtherance of the following public purposes: to protect the health, safety, and welfare of both the occupant(s) of rental housing units and the general public; to monitor and enhance compliance with basic life safety and sanitary codes through the registration and permitting of residential rental properties; to provide clear and accessible guidelines for the operation of rental properties for tenants, owners, landlords, and neighbors; to extend awareness of related Town bylaws and health regulations related to operation of a rental property; and to maintain the quality of life in Mashpee's residential neighborhoods. This chapter will assist the Town in the enforcement of state and local health and safety laws, codes and regulations, and will provide a method for correcting violations when conditions require immediate attention, in particular, situations associated with rental tenancy in the Town of Mashpee. This chapter is intended to further the objectives of, and to be implemented in conformance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws concerning the maintenance of property and the habitation of dwellings. § B. Definitions For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated: 1.) Applicant — any owner(s) who makes a formal application/registration with the Board of Health for a Rental Certificate. 2.) Dwelling — any building or area in a building used or intended for use for human habitation including, but not limited to, apartments, condominiums, cottages, guest houses, one-, two- or multi -unit residential buildings and rooming houses, but not including any licensed facility and/or affordable housing facilities. 3.) Licensed Facility — any facility licensed under any state housing or local housing laws or by-laws, including affordable housing facilities other than those registered under this chapter. 71