Chapter 17.58

RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUSES

Sections:

• 17.58.010 Purpose.

• 17.58.020 Applicability. 17.58.030 Application and approval. 17.58.040 Planning commission recommendation. 17.58.050 Determination of housing density bonus or incentives.

The purpose of providing a housing density bonus or incentive is to contribute to the economic feasibility of lowincome and moderate-income housing in housing developments proposed within the city. (Ord. 20-02 § 3, 2020)

When a developer enters into an agreement pursuant to Government Code Section 65915 consisting of at least one of the following:

The Montague Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 21-04, passed August 5, 2021.

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• A. Five percent of units restricted to very low-income residents; or

• B. Ten percent of the total units of a housing development restricted to lower-income residents; or

• C. Ten percent of the total for sale of a common interest housing development restricted to moderate-income residents; or

D. One hundred percent of the housing units (other than manager's units) are restricted to very low-, lower-, and moderate-income residents (with a maximum of 20 percent moderate); or

E. At least 10 percent of the housing units are for transitional foster youth, disabled veterans or homeless persons, with rents restricted at the very low-income level; or

F. At least 20 percent of the housing units are for low-income college students in housing dedicated for full-time students at accredited colleges; or

G. The project donates at least one acre of land to the city for very-low-income units, and the land has the appropriate general plan designation, zoning, permits and approvals, and access to public facilities needed for such housing; or

• H. The project is a senior citizen housing development (no affordable units required); or

• I. The project is a mobile home park age-restricted to senior citizens (no affordable units required).

The developer shall be eligible for a housing density bonus of up to 35 percent and up to four incentives or concessions if the housing development consists of five or more units. (Ord. 20-02 § 3, 2020)

Any person requesting a housing density bonus, incentive, or concession shall apply for a development agreement. A housing density bonus, incentive, or concession 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, incentives and/or concessions. (Ord. 20-02 § 3, 2020)

Prior to council action on a development agreement providing a housing density bonus or incentive, the commission, if applicable, shall consider the development agreement and make a recommendation to the council. (Ord. 20-02 § 3, 2020)

The Montague Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 21-04, passed August 5, 2021.

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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 requirements set forth in the California Government Code. (Ord. 20-02 § 3, 2020)

The Montague Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 21-04, passed August 5, 2021.

Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Montague Municipal Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above.

City Telephone: (530) 459-3030

Hosted by General Code.

The Montague Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 21-04, passed August 5, 2021.