Chapter 17.70 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES/RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUSES

The purpose of providing a housing density bonus or incentives is to contribute to the economic feasibility of low income and moderate income housing in housing developments proposed within the city.

(Ord. No. 2014-03, § II)

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

A.

Five percent of units restricted to very low-income households: or

B.

Ten (10) percent of the total units of a housing development restricted to low-income households; or

C.

Ten (10) percent of the total for-sale of a common interest housing development restricted to moderateincome households; or

D.

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

E.

The project is restricted to seniors.

The developer shall be eligible for housing density bonuses and incentives as listed in Government Code Section 65915 and for eligible senior housing projects Section 17.70.060.

(Ord. No. 2014-03, § II)

Any person requesting a housing density bonus, incentives, or concessions shall apply for a development agreement. A housing density bonus. incentives, or concessions 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, incentive and/or concession.

(Ord. No. 2014-03, § II)

Prior to council action on a development agreement providing a housing density bonus or incentives, the commission shall consider the development agreement and make a recommendation to the council.

(Ord. No. 2014-03, § II)

The project developer may specify the housing density bonus or incentives requested; 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 requirement set forth in the California Government Code.

(Ord. No. 2014-03, § II)

A.

Any person requesting a housing density bonus, incentives and/or concessions in regards to a senior citizen housing development shall apply for a development agreement.

B.

The following definitions will be used in reference to this chapter:

1.

Senior Citizen Housing Development. A residential development developed, substantially rehabilitated, or substantially renovated for, senior citizens that has at least eight dwelling units.

2.

Senior Citizen. A person fifty-five (55) years of age or older in a senior citizen housing development.

C.

The density bonus for senior citizen housing developments shall be twenty-five (25) percent of the number of senior housing units. For developments or projects that provide housing for more than just senior citizens, the density bonus is only for the eligible senior citizen housing development portion of the project.

(Ord. No. 2014-03, § II)