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number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling unit , <br /> (d) Nothing in this Ordinance shall be deemed to nullify any <br /> provisions of the North Carolina Building Code applicable to the <br /> construction of residential housing for the handicapped . <br /> (e) No provision of this Ordinance regarding marital status <br /> applies with respect to housing for older persons . "Housing for <br /> older persons" mean housing : <br /> (1) Provided under any state or federal program specifically <br /> designed and operated to assist elderly persons as defined in the <br /> program; <br /> (2 ) Intended for and solely occupied by person 62 years or <br /> older. Housing satisfies the requirements of this subdivision even <br /> A <br /> though there are persons residing in such housing on September 13 , <br /> 1988, who are under 62 years of age, provided that all new <br /> occupants after September 13 , 1988, are 62 years or older; or <br /> (3 ) Intended for and operated for occupancy by at least one <br /> person 55 years of age or older per unit as shown by such mandatory <br /> factors as (i) the existence of significant facilities and services <br /> specifically designed to meet the physical and social needs of <br /> older persons or, if this is not practicable, that the housing <br /> provides important housing opportunities for older persons ; (ii) at <br /> least eighty percent (80%) of the units are occupied by at least <br /> one person 55 years of age or older per unit; and (iii) the <br /> publication of and adherence to policies and procedures which <br /> • demonstrate an intent by the owner or manager to provide housing <br /> for persons 55 years of age or older . Housing satisfies the <br /> 33 <br />