§ 85-268. Purpose.  


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  • It is the intent of the Town Board to provide a diversity of housing types to meet the economic needs of Town of Brookhaven residents, and to do so in a manner consistent with the Town's land use goals as set out in this chapter. Furthermore, the Town Board supports providing workforce and affordable housing units within the Town. The Town Board further recognizes the need to provide for the redemption of Pine Barrens Credits for the Town to be in compliance with Article 57 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, the "Long Island Pine Barrens Protection Act."