§ 14-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the meanings annexed to each:

FLOATING HOME

Any vessel in fact used, designed or occupied as a dwelling unit, business office or source of any occupation or for any private or social club of whatsoever nature, including but not limited to a structure constructed upon a barge primarily immobile and out of navigation which functions substantially as a land structure while the same is moored or docked within the municipal limits of the Town of Brookhaven, whether such vessel is self-propelled or not.

MARINA

A dock or base, operated for profit or to which public patronage is invited, providing moorings or marine services primarily for power yachts, launches or other watercraft, other than floating homes, and which is also capable of removing any and all crafts moored within the marina out of the water for repair, storage or as a result of emergent conditions.

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEBOAT

A vessel not designed primarily for residential dwelling units, designed primarily for pleasure craft, recreation and for independent navigation and not considered a floating home, in accordance with the definition set forth above, and which is being used or occupied for residential purposes.

RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES

The use of a houseboat, vessel or floating home as a dwelling place, residence or place of abode. The term "residential purposes" shall not be construed to prohibit the occasional overnight use of a houseboat incidental to a transient stay by the vessel within the Town of Brookhaven between May 1 and September 30 of each year.