Sec. 2206. Application Process and Procedures:

• A. Preliminary Proposal: A developer may submit a preliminary proposal for a density bonus prior to a formal application. The Community Development Agency shall respond to the developer’s preliminary proposal in writing, and provide the County’s standard form of agreement approved by the County Counsel. The developer requesting a density bonus shall then submit a conformable density bonus agreement in a form approved by the County Counsel to the Community Development Agency for approval and execution by the Board.

Affordable Housing Incentives – Density Bonus Provisions

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• B. Economic Feasibility: Any developer requesting an additional incentive, or a waiver or modification of zoning and development standards, shall be required to show that the additional incentive is necessary to make the project economically feasible. The developer shall submit supporting financial documents with the application. The documents shall be evaluated by the Community Development Agency Director for proof of economic necessity.

• C. Findings for approval: In addition to the findings required for the approval of a Tentative Map, Final Map, or use permit, the approval of a density bonus and other incentives and concessions shall require that the review authority first make all of the following additional findings:

  1. The residential development will be consistent with the General Plan, except as provided by this Article for density bonuses, and other incentives and concessions;

  2. The approved number of dwellings can be accommodated by existing and planned infrastructure capacities;

  3. Adequate evidence exists to indicate that the project will provide affordable housing in a manner consistent with the purpose and intent of this Article; and

  4. There are sufficient provisions to guarantee that the units will remain affordable for the required time period.