9-401.050 - INCENTIVES OR CONCESSIONS

(a)

Eligibility for Incentives. A builder may request incentives or concessions pursuant to this section only when the builder is eligible for and receives a density bonus pursuant to Section 9-401.020. A residential development may receive the following number of incentives:

(1)

One incentive or concession for a project that includes:

(A)

At least five percent of the total units for very low-income households;

(B)

At least ten percent of the total units for low-income households; or

(C)

At least ten percent for persons or families of moderate income in a development in which units are for sale.

(2)

Two incentives or concessions for a project that includes:

(A)

At least ten percent of the total units for very low-income households;

(B)

At least 17 percent of the total units for low-income households; or

(C)

At least 20 percent for persons and families of moderate income in a development in which units are for sale.

(3)

Three incentives or concessions for a project that includes:

(A)

At least 15 percent of the total units for very low-income households;

(B)

At least 24 percent of the total units for low-income households; or

(C)

At least 30 percent for persons or families of moderate income in a development in which units are for sale.

(4)

Four incentives or concessions for a project with all of the units affordable to lower income households. If the project is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, the applicant shall also receive a height increase of up to three additional stories, or 33 feet.

(5)

One incentive or concession for projects that include at least 20 percent of the total units for lower income students in a student housing development.

(b)

Types of Incentives and Concessions. One or more of the following incentives and concessions shall be made available to a builder eligible for incentives, per the requirements in Section 9-401.050 (a) above, except as provided in Section 9-401.060:

(1)

Reduction in minimum lot size and/or dimensions;

(2)

Reduction in minimum setbacks;

(3)

Reduction in common and/or private open space required;

(4)

Reduction in square footage requirements of the lot;

(5)

Reduction in yard dimensions;

(6)

Reduction in minimum building separation requirements;

(7)

Increase in building height;

(8)

Increase in building intensity;

(9)

Reduction of ratio of vehicular parking spaces per unit;

(10)

Reduction in street standards, including street width;

(11)

Expediated "fast track" processing of an application (e.g., allowing plan check to begin during an appeal period); or

(12)

Reduction of filing or processing fees pursuant to policies established by the Board.

(c)

In addition to the incentives and concessions described above, an applicant for a development that meets the requirements of Section 9-401.020 may request parking standards consistent with Government Code Section 65915.

(d)

The County is not obligated to provide any direct financial incentives for affordable housing development, to waive impact fees and/or dedication requirements, or to provide publicly owned land for an affordable housing development.