Modesto Municipal Code Art. 1 Density Bonus: General Provisions

This chapter implements the requirements of Government Code Section 65915. The intent of a density bonus or other incentives offered by the city is to contribute significantly to the economic feasibility of lower income housing in proposed developments. In the absence of an agreement by a developer in accordance with this chapter, the city shall not offer a density bonus or any other incentive that would undermine the intent of Government Code Section 65915.

(Ord. No. 3762-C.S., effective § 4, effective 5-11-23)

The City may grant a housing development, meeting the requirements of this Article and Government Code Section 65915, either of the following:

(1) A density bonus greater than what is described in this chapter; or,

(2) For housing developments that do not meet the requirements of this article, a proportionately lower density bonus.

(Ord. No. 3762-C.S., effective § 3, effective 5-11-23)

A Density bonus for a housing development, or for the donation of land for housing within the City shall be governed by and shall be in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Section 65915.

(Ord. No. 3762-C.S., effective § 3, effective 5-11-23)