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Section 5 of chapter 40A, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:- (5) An inclusionary zoning ordinance or by-law that requires not more than 13 percent of units be affordable; provided, however, that such zoning ordinance or by-law shall not unduly constrain the production of housing in the area impacted by the inclusionary zoning ordinance or by-law; provided further, that such ordinance or by-law shall require a density bonus; and provided further, that the executive office of housing and livable communities may issue guidelines or promulgate regulations consistent with this paragraph.
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