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Article 41 — Density Bonus.

Sec. 41.04. - Allowed incentives or concessions.

Colusa Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · Colusa

A.

Applicant Request and City Approval. An applicant for a density bonus may submit to the city a proposal for the specific incentives or concessions listed that the applicant requests, and may request a meeting with the city planner prior to submitting the development application. The council shall grant an incentive or concession request that complies with the requirements of this section and state law, unless the council

makes in writing, based on substantial evidence, the findings established in Government Code Sections 65195(d)(1)(A), 65195(d)(1)(B), or 65195(d)(1)(C).

B.

Number of Incentives. The applicant shall receive other concessions or incentives, as listed in subsection C of this section, which significantly contribute to the economic feasibility of construction of the qualifying development project. The number of concessions or incentives will be determined by Govt. Code Section 65915(d)(2).

C.

Types of Incentives. For the purposes of this section, bonus concessions or incentives which the city may provide include, but are not limited to, any of the following, as established in Government Code Sections 65915(l):

1.

A reduction in site development standards or a modification of zoning code requirements of architectural design requirements that exceed the minimum State of California Building Standards pursuant to California Government Code Section 65915(k);

2.

A modification of zoning ordinance requirements or design standards that result in identifiable financially sufficient and actual cost reductions that exceed minimum State of California Building Standards pursuant to California Government Code Section 65915(k), including but not limited to, a reduction in setback and square footage requirements and in the ratio of vehicular parking spaces that would otherwise be required;

3.

Approval of mixed-use zoning in conjunction with the housing project, if commercial, office, industrial, or other land uses will reduce the cost of the housing development and if the commercial, office, industrial, or other land uses are compatible with the housing project; and

4.

Any other incentive or concession proposed by the developer or the city that results in an identifiable, financially sufficient, and actual cost reductions.

(Ord. No. 505, § 29, 10-21-2014)

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Contents — Colusa Zoning Code
Colusa Zoning Code
  1. Article 1 — Findings and Adoption of Zoning (District) Plan.
  2. Article 2 — Designation of Districts.
  3. Article 3 — Establishment of Districts.
  4. Article 4 — Definitions.
  5. Article 5 — R-1 Single Family Residence District—Regulations.
  6. Article 8 — R-4 General Apartment District—Regulations.
  7. Article 9 — C-N Neighborhood Business District—Regulations.
  8. Article 10 — C-G General Commercial District—Regulations.
  9. Article 11 — C-H Highway Service Commercial District— Regulati…
  10. Article 12 — M-1 Light Industrial District—Regulations.
  11. Article 13 — M-2 General Industrial District—Regulations.
  12. Article 14 — M-L Limited Manufacturing District—Regulations.
  13. Article 15 — P-D Planned Development District—Regulations.
  14. Article 16 — P-F Public Facilities District—Regulations.
  15. Article 17 — O-S Open Space District—Regulations.
  16. Article 18 — F-W Floodway District—Regulations.
  17. Article 19 — "A" Agricultural Combining Districts—Regulations.
  18. Article 20 — "B" Special Building Site Combining District— Reg…
  19. Article 21 — "CD" Special Civic District Combining District— R…
  20. Article 21.5 — Cannabis Regulations.
  21. Article 22 — "F" Special Highway Frontage Combining District— …
  22. Article 23 — "FP" Special Floodplain Combining District—
  23. Article 24 — "H" Special Height Combining District—Regulations.
  24. Article 25 — "P" Special Parking Combining District—Regulations.
  25. Article 26 — "O" Special Divided Ownership—Regulations.
  26. Article 27 — "A-O" Special Adult-Oriented Combining District— …
  27. Article 28 — Fire Zones.
  28. Article 29 — Off-Street Parking Requirements.
  29. Article 30 — Landmark and Historic Preservation.
  30. Article 31 — Outdoor Advertising and Sign Regulations.
  31. Article 33 — Use Permits.
  32. Article 34 — Variances.
  33. Article 35 — Nonconforming Uses.
  34. Article 36 — Amendments, Alterations, Changes in Districts.
  35. Article 37 — Enforcement, Legal Procedure, Penalties.
  36. Article 38 — Repealing.
  37. Article 39 — Floodplain Management.
  38. Article 40 — Dedication of Lands for Park and Recreational Pur…
  39. Article 41 — Density Bonus.
  40. Article 41.5 — By Right Housing Projects.
  41. Article 42 — High Density Housing Combining District.
  42. Article 43 — Reasonable Accommodations.
  43. Article 44 — "M-U-B" Bridge Street Mixed-Use District— Regulat…
  44. Article 45 — "M-U-D" Downtown Mixed Use District—Regulations.
  45. Article 46 — "M-U-M" Main Street Mixed Use District—Regulations.
  46. Article 47 — "M-U-R" Residential Mixed-Use District—Regulations.
  47. Article 48 — Mixed Use Districts Table.
  48. Article 49 — Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwe…

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