Chapter 23.14 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING, DENSITY BONUSES AND INCENTIVES

The purpose of this chapter is to implement the State Density Bonus Law, Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 65915 et seq. This chapter also implements the provisions of the city's General Plan Housing Element that promote the construction of affordable housing.

(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)

This chapter shall be applicable in all zoning districts that allow residential uses. (Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)

All proposed housing developments that qualify under Cal. Gov’t Code § 65915 for a density increase and other incentives, and any qualified land transfer under Cal. Gov’t Code § 65915 shall be eligible to apply for a density bonus (including incentives and/or concessions) consistent with the requirements, provisions and obligations set forth in Cal. Gov’t Code § 65915, as may be amended.

(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)

The City of Alhambra shall grant qualifying housing developments and qualifying land transfers a density bonus, the amount of which shall be as specified in Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 65915 et seq., and incentives or concessions also as described in Cal. Gov’t Code § 65915 et seq.

(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)

An application for a density bonus or other incentive under this chapter for a housing development shall be submitted in writing to the Planning Division to be processed concurrently with all other entitlements of the proposed housing development. The application for a housing development shall contain information sufficient to fully evaluate the request under the requirements of this chapter, and in connection with the project for which the request is made, including, but not limited to, the following:

• (A) A brief description of the proposed housing development;

• (B) The total number of housing units proposed in the development project, including unit sizes and number of bedrooms;

• (C) The total number of units proposed to be granted through the density increase and incentive program over and above the otherwise maximum density for the project site;

(D) The total number of units to be made affordable to or reserved for sale or rental to, very low, low, or moderate income households, or senior citizens, or other qualifying residents as specified in state law;

• (E) The zoning, general plan designations and assessor's parcel number(s) of the project site;

(F) A vicinity map and preliminary site plan, drawn to scale, including building footprints, driveway(s) and parking layout; and

(G) A list of any concession(s) or incentive(s) being requested to facilitate the development of the project, and a description of why the concession(s) or incentive(s) is needed.

(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)

The application shall be considered by the Planning Commission or City Council at the same time the project for which the request is being made is considered. If the project is not to be otherwise considered by the Planning Commission or the City Council, the request being made under this Chapter shall be considered by the Community Development Director. The request shall be approved if the applicant complies with the provisions of Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 65915 et seq.

(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)

Consistent with the provisions of Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 65915 et seq., prior to a density bonus or other incentives being approved for a project, the city and the applicant shall agree to an appropriate method of assuring the continued availability of the density bonus units.

(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)