§ 6-3701. Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to facilitate the development and availability of housing affordable to a broad range of households of various income levels and sizes in Lafayette. This chapter is intended to:

(a)

Implement state policy that declares local governments have a responsibility to facilitate development to provide for the housing needs of all economic segments of the community;

(b)

Implement the housing element of the general plan, which calls for the adoption of an inclusionary housing program;

(c)

Facilitate the development of affordable housing units within a project; and

(d)

Assist in the dispersal of affordable housing units throughout the downtown.

(Ord. No. 645, § 4(exh. A), 6-13-2016; Ord. No. 659, § 4(exh. A), 9-25-2017; Ord. No. 663, § 1(exh. A), 6-25-2018)