Sec. 30-966. - Definitions.

Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, the following words and terms as used in this chapter shall have the following meanings:

Density Bonus. A density increase of up to those percentages above the otherwise maximum residential density as specified in this chapter.

Density Bonus/Transfer Agreement. A legally binding agreement between a developer of a Housing Development and the City containing such terms and conditions as determined by the City Attorney, which ensures that the requirements of this chapter are satisfied.

Density Bonus Units. Those residential units granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, that exceed the maximum residential density for the development site and that are available in the Unit Bank.

Director of Planning. The Director of Planning of the City of Fontana.

Housing Development. Construction projects consisting of five or more residential units or Lots, including single-family and multifamily, that are proposed to be constructed pursuant to this chapter.

Lot. (1) a Lot when shown as a delineated Lot of land with a number or other designation on a parcel map or tract map and not to be used for the common benefit of other Lots recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County and legally created under the Subdivision Map Act ; (2) a Lot of land held under separate ownership from adjacent property that constitutes a legal lot under applicable Law.

Maximum Residential Density. The maximum number of residential units permitted by the City's General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning and Development Code, applicable to the subject property at the time an application for the construction of a Housing Development is deemed complete by the City, excluding the additional units permitted by this chapter.

Unit Bank. The number of units available to the No Net Loss Program as a result of a change of zone from a residential use to a less intensive residential use or a non-residential use. The Director of Planning, or his or her designee, shall have the sole authority to administer and maintain the Unit Bank balances, credits and availability as he or she determines, which determination shall be final.

(Ord. No. 1906, § 76, 10-25-22)