9-401.030 - ADDITIONAL DENSITY BONUS
San Joaquin County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · San Joaquin County
The density bonus for which the residential development is eligible shall increase if the percentage of very low-, low-, and moderate-income units exceeds the base percentage established in Sections 9-401.020 (a) and (b), as follows:
(a)
Very Low-Income Units. For each one percent increase above five percent in the percentage of density bonus units affordable to very low-income households, the density bonus shall be increased by two and one-half percent up to a maximum of 50 percent.
(b)
Low Income Units. For each one percent increase above ten percent in the percentage of density bonus units affordable to low-income households, the density bonus shall be increased by one and one-half percent up to a maximum of 50 percent.
(c)
Moderate Income For Sale Units. For each one percent increase above ten percent in the percentage for sale density bonus units affordable to moderate income households, the density bonus shall be increased by one percent up to a maximum of 35 percent. For each one percent increase above 40 percent, the density bonus shall be increased by 3.75 percent up to a maximum of 50 percent if 44 percent of the units are affordable to moderate income households.
All density calculations resulting in factional units shall be rounded up to the next whole number. Table 9- 401.030 summarizes these additional density bonuses.
TABLE 9-401.030 - DENSITY BONUS SUMMARY
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| Eligibility Category | Minimum % Density Bonus Units Required |
Density Bonus Granted | Add'l Bonus for Each 1% Increase in Density Bonus Units |
% Density Bonus Units Required for Maximum 50% Bonus, if applicable |
| Very Low Income | 5% | 20% | 2.5% | 15% |
| Low Income | 10% | 20% | 1.5% | 24% |
| Moderate Income (for sale; common interest development only) |
10% | 5% | 1% | 44% |
| Housing for Disabled Veterans, Transitional Youth, or Homeless Persons |
10% | 20% | ||
| Housing for Students | 20% | 35% | ||
| Low Income Housing with Moderate Income Housing (for rent) |