§5245. Findings and declaration of necessity
1.
Legislative finding.
The Legislature finds that there is a need for the development of affordable, livable housing and the containment of the costs of unplanned growth in Maine municipalities.
[PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Authorization.
For the reasons set out in subsection 1, a municipality may develop a program to provide impetus for affordable housing development within a district of the municipality, as provided in the comprehensive plan adopted by the legislative body of the municipality.
[PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
3.
Declaration of public purpose.
It is declared that the actions required to assist the implementation of affordable housing development programs are a public purpose and that the execution and financing of these programs are a public purpose.
[PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).