Section 5245 - Findings and declaration of necessity1.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. [ 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. [ 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. [ 2003, c. 426, §1 (NEW).]
2003, c. 426, § 1 (NEW) .