Ch. 311

LAWS OF MARYLAND

referendum or other procedure not applicable to ail ordinances or
resolutions enacted in a particular county.

Subtitle [8.] 5. Rental Housing Production Program

[11-901.] 2-501.

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings
indicated.

       [(b) "Department" means the Department of Economic and
Community Development.]                              

[(c)] (B) "Development costs" means the costs incurred for
the construction or rehabilitation of a rental housing production
project including the costs of:

   (i) Necessary studies, surveys, plans, and
specifications;

(2) Architectural, engineering, or other special
services;

(3)  Acquisition of land and improvements;

(4)  Site preparation and development;

(5)  Construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and
improvement;

(6)  Acquisition of necessary machinery, equipment,
and furnishings;

(7) Initial occupancy expenses of the project;

(8)  Indemnity and surety bonds and premiums on
insurance; and

(9)  Other fees and relocation expenses.

[(d)] (G) (1) "Families of lower income" means families or
persons whose incomes do not exceed upper income limits
established by the Secretary [of Economic and Community
Development] taking into consideration factors including:

(i) The amount of the total income of the
families available for housing needs;

                                 (ii) The size of the family;

(iii) The cost and condition of housing
facilities available;

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