(a) Any zoning regulations adopted pursuant to section 8-2 may allow for the as-of-right development of any type of middle housing on any lot that allows for residential use, commercial use or mixed-use development.
(b) Any municipality that adopts zoning regulations that allow for the as-of-right development of middle housing as described in subsection (a) of this section shall be awarded one-quarter housing unit-equivalent point pursuant to subdivision (6) of subsection (l) of section 8-30g , for each dwelling unit, as defined in section 47a-1 , for which a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the municipality.
(c) No municipality that has (1) adopted zoning regulations that allow for the as-of-right development of middle housing as described in subsection (a) of this section, (2) been awarded housing unit-equivalent points pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, and (3) qualified for a moratorium from the affordable housing appeals procedure under subsection (l) of section 8-30g , based in part on housing unit-equivalent points awarded pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall repeal or substantially modify such zoning regulations concerning the as-of-right development of middle housing during the period of such moratorium.