Initial Sales/Rental will be through a lottery implemented by a qualified non-
profit housing agency such as the Easton Housing Authority, the South Shore
Housing Development Corporation, or the Citizens Housing and Planning
Association, and a comparable agency will oversee re-sales or re-rentals to
preserve affordability in perpetuity, in accordance with the Comprehensive
Permit Guidelines. 8.9.9 Affordable Housing Guidelines. The Planning & Zoning Board, in consultation with the
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees and after public notice and hearing, shall adopt
Affordable Housing Guidelines. 8.9.10 Contributions of Cash. Cash contributions made to the Affordable Housing Trust in
accordance with this Section shall be used only for purposes of providing affordable housing for low
or moderate income households as defined by this Section. 8-22
SECTION 9.0 SPECIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
9.1 AQUIFER PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT (APOD). 9.1.1 Findings. Town of Easton finds the following conditions to occur:
1. The ground water underlying the town is the sole source of its existing and future
drinking water supply;
2. The ground water aquifers are integrally connected with and flow into the surface
waters, lakes, ponds and streams which constitute significant recreational and
economic resources used for water related recreation and fishing;
3. Accidental spills and discharges of petroleum products and other toxic or
hazardous materials and sewage discharge have repeatedly threatened the quality
of such ground water supplies and related water resources throughout
Massachusetts, posing potential public health and safety hazards and threatening
economic losses to affected communities;
9.1.2 Aquifer Protection Overlay Districts; Establishment and Location. The Aquifer Protection
Overlays District (APOD) shall be as delineated on the Zoning Map of the Town of Easton and shall
be superimposed over any other district established by this By-law.