§ 85-291. Purpose.

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 also 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. The Town further recognizes the benefit in preserving farmland and open space in designated farmland protection areas, and the Carmans River Watershed Area. These provisions are intended to provide for proper housing for the Town's senior citizens. The Town Board recognizes an existing and growing need for the provision of housing especially designed for senior citizens.

Amended 5-22-2014 by L.L. No. 9-2014, effective 6-5-2014