a. In accordance with RIGL ch. 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. 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 provision of such housing.
b. In keeping with the goals and objectives of the town comprehensive community plan, low and moderate income housing shall be provided in a manner that maintains the character of the community and is commensurate with the ability of the town to provide good quality and cost effective services to its residents. In meeting the needs for affordable housing, priority consideration shall be given to the retrofitting of existing dwellings and the assimilation of low and moderate income housing into existing developments and neighborhoods.

(Ord. of 8-12-03; Ord. of 5-23-05; Ord. of 1-23-06)

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