Earlier editions: 2026-07
Biggs Municipal Code Ch. 14.410 Affordable Housing Incentives/Residential Density Bonuses
Biggs Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Biggs
Cite as: Biggs Municipal Code Chapter 14.410 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 14.410.010. Purpose.¶
The purpose of providing a housing density bonus or incentives is to contribute to the economic feasibility of low-income and moderate-income housing in housing developments proposed within the city.
(Formerly 14.170.010; Ord. 400 § 5, 2014; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)
§ 14.410.020. Applicability.¶
When a developer enters into an agreement pursuant to Government Code Section 65915 consisting of at least one of the following:
(1) Five percent of units restricted to very low-income households; or
(2) Ten percent of the total units of a housing development restricted to low-income households; or
(3) Ten percent of the total for-sale of a common interest housing development restricted to moderate-income households; or
(4) The project donates at least one acre of land with the appropriate general plan, zoning, permitting, and approvals and access to public facilities needed for such housing to the city for very low-income units; or
(5) The project is restricted to seniors.
| The developer shall be eligible for a housing density bonus of up to 35 percent and up to three incentives or concessions if the housing development consists of five or more units. |
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(Formerly 14.170.020; Ord. 400 § 5, 2014; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)
§ 14.410.030. Application and approval.¶
Any person requesting a housing density bonus, incentives, or concessions shall apply for a development agreement. A housing density bonus, incentives, or concessions shall be granted by approval of the development agreement which shall specify the density bonus and/or incentives, and any conditions attached to the approval of such bonus, incentive and/or concession.
(Formerly 14.170.030; Ord. 400 § 5, 2014; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)
§ 14.410.040. Planning commission recommendation.¶
Prior to council action on a development agreement providing a housing density bonus or incentives, the commission, if applicable, shall consider the development agreement and make a recommendation to the council.
(Formerly 14.170.040; Ord. 400 § 5, 2014; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)
§ 14.410.050. Determination of housing density bonus or incentives.¶
The project developer may specify the requested housing density bonus or incentives; however, the city may agree to provide a housing density bonus or incentives other than those requested, so long as such housing density bonus or incentives meet the requirement set forth in the California Government Code.
(Formerly 14.170.050; Ord. 400 § 5, 2014; Ord. 409 § 3, 2017)
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