Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 25-2

A. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: BUILDING DEPARTMENT The Building Department of the Village of Bellport or any agent or officer of such Department. BUILDING INSPECTOR The Building Inspector of the Village of Bellport or any person duly appointed as such Inspector. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The Building Inspector, Code Officer, Public Safety Officer, any Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector or Chief of the Fire Department, or their delegates or assistants. DWELLING UNIT A structure or building used as a one-, two- or three-family dwelling, occupied or to be occupied by one or more persons as a home or residence with separate kitchen facilities per dwelling unit. FAMILY One for more persons related by blood, adoption, marriage or domestic partnership, living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit, including household staff. A number of persons, but not exceeding three, living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit, though not related by blood, adoption or marriage, shall be deemed to constitute a family. In no case shall a lodging house, boardinghouse or dormitory be classified or construed as a single housekeeping unit or the occupants thereof be construed as a "family." IMMEDIATE FAMILY Persons related to the family of the owner of a dwelling unit, to include: the owner's spouse, children, parents, grandparents, grandchildren or their functional equivalent, and no others. KITCHEN Any assembly of cabinets, appliances, countertops or plumbing used in connection with the storage, preparation or cooking of food. OWNER Any person, partnership, corporation or other entity who, alone or jointly with others, shall have legal title to any premises, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or who shall have charge, care or control of any dwelling unit as a cooperative shareholder or as executor, administrator, trustee, receiver or guardian of the estate or as a mortgagee in possession, title or control; including but not limited to a bank or lending institution, regardless of how such possession, title or control was obtained. OWNER OCCUPIED Occupation of a dwelling unit, other than a multiple-apartment unit, condominium or cooperative, by the owner and/or his immediate family. RENT A return in money, property or other valuable consideration (including payment in kind or for services or other thing of value) for use and occupancy or the right to use and occupancy of a dwelling unit, whether or not a legal relationship of landlord and tenant exists between the owner and the occupant or occupants thereof. RENTAL APPLICATION The application for a rental license for a Rental Dwelling Unit on a form that is approved by the Building Department. RENTAL DWELLING UNIT A dwelling unit established, occupied, used or maintained for rental occupancy as a one-, two- or three-family dwelling, under or by virtue of a rental or lease agreement, verbal or written, or where any sum or thing is paid for occupancy or a charge is made for use and/or occupancy, or where occupancy is pursuant to a contract of sale or installment payment contract, or free of payment by the occupant where payment is made by another individual, organization or agency, or any other occupancy or arrangement for charge of any kind. RENTAL LICENSE A license which is issued upon approval of the rental application by the Building Inspector. RENTAL OCCUPANCY The occupancy or use of a dwelling unit by one or more persons as a home or residence under an arrangement whereby the occupant or occupants thereof pay rent for such occupancy and use. A renter or lessee subletting or reassigning any part or all of any dwelling or dwelling unit shall be deemed to be a co-owner with the lessor for, and shall assume and have joint responsibility over, the portion of the premises sublet or assigned by said lessee. B. Word usage. Words used in the singular number shall include the plural, and vice versa; the word "shall" is mandatory.