The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: It is in the public interest to maintain a diverse housing stock in order to preserve some diversity of housing opportunities for the state’s residents and people of low- and moderate-income. A housing shortage for persons of low- and moderate-income is detrimental to the public health, safety, […]
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Affordable housing dwelling unit” means a residential structure that is purchased or rented by and is occupied as a primary residence by one or more income eligible households, or a comparable definition as established by a local government that is consistent with the purposes of […]
To further the purposes of this article, as specified in section 29-26-101, the governing body of any local government may, by ordinance, establish an affordable housing dwelling unit advisory board. Any such board or similar entity in effect prior to July 1, 2001, shall continue to be in full force and effect after that date. […]
Nothing in this article shall be construed to affect the operation of a local housing authority and any board created by this article is encouraged to cooperate with a local housing authority in the establishment and implementation of policies that shall further the intent of this article. Source: L. 2001: Entire article added, p. 977, […]
