Sec. 8-2i. Inclusionary zoning.
Sec. 8-2i. Inclusionary zoning. (a) As used in this section, "inclusionary zoning"
means any zoning regulation, requirement or condition of development imposed by
ordinance, regulation or pursuant to any special permit, special exception or subdivision
plan which promotes the development of housing affordable to persons and families of
low and moderate income, including, but not limited to, (1) the setting aside of a reasonable number of housing units for long-term retention as affordable housing through deed
restrictions or other means; (2) the use of density bonuses; or (3) in lieu of or in addition
to such other requirements or conditions, the making of payments into a housing trust
fund to be used for constructing, rehabilitating or repairing housing affordable to persons
and families of low and moderate income.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of any special act, any municipality having zoning authority pursuant to this chapter or any special act or having planning authority
pursuant to chapter 126 may, by regulation of the body exercising such zoning authority,
implement inclusionary zoning regulations, requirements or conditions.
(P.A. 91-204.)