Statutory authority and purpose

[Ord. No. 08-31, 10-7-2009]

In accordance with G.L. § 45-53, the Low and Moderate Income Housing Act, the purpose of this article is to provide opportunities for the establishment of low and moderate income housing for both individuals and families in the Town of Cumberland. To address the need for affordable, accessible, safe and sanitary housing for citizens of low and moderate income, this article shall serve to regulate procedures for the application of low and moderate income housing projects under the provisions of the state law, and to establish incentives for the establishment of such housing.