51.3 of the Civil Code, and the development has either paratransit service or…

that operates at least eight times per day.

 (C) The development is either a special needs housing development, as defined in Section 51312 of the Health and Safety Code, or a

supportive housing development, as defined in Section 50675.14 of the Health and Safety Code. A development that is a special needs housing development must have either paratransit service or unobstructed access, within one-half mile, to fixed bus route service that operates at least eight times per day.

(3)  Notwithstanding paragraphs (b)(i), (b)(ii)(A), and (b)(ii)(B), the city may impose a higher vehicular parking ratio not to exceed the ratio

described in subdivision (a) if the city has conducted an area wide or citywide parking study in compliance with Government Code Section 65915(p) (8).

(c) Other incentives and concessions. A development is eligible for other concessions or incentives as follows:

(1) One concession or incentive for a development that makes at least ten percent (10%) of the total dwelling units affordable to lower income

households; or at least five percent (5%) of the total dwelling units affordable to very low income households; or at least ten percent (10%) of the

total dwelling units affordable to moderate income households in a development in which the units are for sale; or at least twenty percent (20%) of the total units in a student housing development for low income students, as provided for in 18.15.030(c).

(2) Two concessions or incentives for a development that makes at least seventeen percent (17%) of the total dwelling units affordable to lower

income households; or at least ten percent (10%) of the total dwelling units affordable to very low income households; or at least twenty percent (20%) of the total dwelling units affordable to moderate income households in a development in which the units are for sale; or at least twenty-three percent (23%) of the total units in a student housing development for low income students, as provided for in 18.15.030(c).

(3)  Three concessions or incentives for a development that makes at least twenty-four percent (24%) of the total dwelling units affordable to

lower income households; or at least fifteen percent (15%) of the total dwelling units affordable to very low income households, or at least thirty percent (30%) of the total dwelling units affordable to moderate income households in a development in which the units are for sale.

(4)  Four incentives or concessions for at least sixteen percent (16%) of the units for very low income households or at least forty-five percent

(45%) for persons and families of moderate income in a development in which the units are for sale.

(5) Five concessions or incentives for a development that provides one hundred percent (100%) of the total units, exclusive of a manager's unit or units, for lower income households, as described in Section 18.15.030, subdivision (d). If the project is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop or is located in a very low vehicle travel area in a designated county, the development may additionally receive a height increase of three stories or thirty-three (33) feet.

Table 3 summarizes the provisions of Concessions or Incentives described in subsection (a).

                                                        Table 3

                                   Concessions and Incentives Summary Table

              Target Group                         Restricted Affordable Units

Very Low Income 5% 10% 15% 16% Lower Income 10% 17% 24% 100% Moderate Income (Applicable to For-Sale Units Only) 10% 20% 30% 45% Lower Income Student Housing 20% --- --- Maximum Incentive(s)/Concession(s) 1 2 3 4 5 Notes:

1. Concessions or incentives may be selected from only one category (very low, lower, moderate, low income student development)

2. No concessions or incentives are available for land donation, or for senior citizen housing developments and qualifying mobilehome parks that do not contain restricted affordable units.

3. In a student development, a “unit” is defined according to 18.15.030(c)(ii).

(d) The city shall not require, as a condition of granting a concession or incentive the preparation of an additional report or study that is not otherwise required by state law. The city may, however, request reasonable documentation to demonstrate that the incentive or concession meets the definition set forth in Section 18.15.020.

(e) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require the provision of direct financial concessions for the development, including the provision of publicly owned land by the city or the waiver of fees or dedication requirements.

(Ord. 5691 § 2, 2026: Ord. 5645 § 6, 2025: Ord. 5641 § 6, 2024: Ord. 5623 § 2 (part), 2024: Ord. 5523 § 2 (part), 2021: Ord. 5373 § 13 (part), 2016; Ord. 5231 § 2 (part), 2014)