(a) To promote the creation of housing that is affordable by individuals and families with low or moderate incomes, a legislative body that exercises authority under this division may enact local laws:
- (1) imposing inclusionary zoning, and awarding density bonuses, to create affordable housing units; and
- (2) restricting the use, cost, and resale of housing that is created under this subtitle to ensure that the purposes of this subtitle are carried out.
- (b) The authority granted under this subtitle is in addition to any other zoning and planning powers.
Added by Acts 2012, c. 426, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2012.