§ 2-2. Town residency defined

(a) For the purposes of this Revision and all licenses, permits and regulations issued by the town, a resident is defined as one who resides full-time in the town.

(b) Full-time Block Island residency status is not affected by absence due to enrollment at an educational institution or fulfilling a military obligation providing that the resident is also a registered Block Island voter.

(c) Full-time Block Island residency status is not affected by absence, whatever the reason, of up to three months in any calendar year providing that the resident is also a registered Block Island voter.

(d) The town council may, for cause shown, waive the full-time residency requirements for such reasons, including but not limited to family obligations, illness or unusual work circumstances, upon appeal within 30 days from a decision of any board, commission or licensing authority.

(Ord. of 12-17-1997; Ord. of 2-2-1998)