Affordable Housing Requirements: The following definitions shall apply in Section 8.8. Where a
term is undefined herein, the definition set forth in the Affordable Housing Guidelines adopted pursuant
to this Section 8.9, if any, shall control. All other undefined terms in this section shall either be
governed by Section 11.0, Definitions of this By-Law or shall be interpreted in accord with such normal
dictionary meaning or customary usage as is appropriate to the context. Affordable Housing Guidelines: Written policies and criteria, recommended by the
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees and adopted by the Planning &
Zoning Board, which supplement and serve to aid in the interpretation of this section. They may be revised from time to time without an amendment to this By-Law. Affordable Housing Plan: A document that constitutes the applicant’s showing of
compliance with the requirements of Section 8.8. Affordable Unit: A dwelling unit which meets the following conditions (1) In a project
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in which affordable dwelling units will be rented, a unit shall be considered an
affordable unit if: (a) it is rented to an eligible low or moderate income household; and
(b) it qualifies for inclusion on the Subsidized Housing Inventory; (2) In a project in
which affordable dwelling units will be sold, a unit shall be considered an affordable
unit if: (a) it is sold to an eligible low or moderate income household; and (b) it qualifies
for inclusion on the Subsidized Housing Inventory. Comprehensive Permit Guidelines. Refers to guidelines promulgated by DHCD
pursuant to G.L. c. 40B, ss. 20-23. Income, Low: A combined household income which is less than or equal to 50% of the
Area Median Income, as defined by HUD. Income, Moderate: A combined household income which is less than or equal to 80%
of the Area Median Income, as defined by HUD. Project: A residential development, or development with a residential component,
subject to the requirements of Section 8.9.