Wawayanda, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 104 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 104-2
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The Town Board of the Town of Wawayanda, being cognizant of the need for affordable housing for residents of the Town, surrounding communities and county in general and further being aware that strict compliance with the provisions of Chapter 195 , Zoning, of the Town of Wawayanda may inhibit the construction of affordable housing, seeks to provide for such housing to be located within the Town. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the location and development criteria for affordable housing units in the Town of Wawayanda and to prescribe the procedures for the application, authorization and approval of such affordable housing.
Section 104-2 of Wawayanda's Code of Ordinances establishes the stated purpose behind the town's affordable housing chapter: the Town Board recognized that standard zoning rules under Chapter 195 could make it harder to build affordable housing, so this chapter was created to set out where affordable housing may be located and what development standards apply. It also lays out the procedural framework for applying for, and obtaining authorization and approval of, affordable housing projects. This is a purpose provision, meaning it frames the intent and scope of the rules that follow rather than imposing specific obligations on its own.
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For property owners or developers interested in affordable housing projects in Wawayanda, Section 104-2 signals that the town has deliberately created a regulatory pathway separate from standard zoning to facilitate such development. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the location criteria, development standards, and application procedures established under Chapter 104, since this purpose provision frames the entire chapter's requirements. Understanding this foundational section helps operators contextualize the specific approval steps and site criteria that appear in subsequent provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 104-2 reflects the Town of Wawayanda's formal commitment to making affordable housing available within its borders, acknowledging that ordinary zoning rules could otherwise limit such options. Tenants and prospective residents can point to this provision as evidence of the town's stated policy goals when engaging with local officials or community processes about affordable housing availability. Those seeking affordable housing in Wawayanda, or advocates supporting them, may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or housing counselor familiar with how Chapter 104's approval procedures work in practice.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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