Chapter 6.08 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS

The purpose of this chapter is to implement the State Density Bonus Law, California Government Code Section 65915 et seq.

(Ord. 2004-017 § 2; Ord. 2006-010 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)

This chapter shall be applicable in all zoning districts that allow residential uses. (Ord. 2004-017 § 2; Ord. 2006-010 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)

All proposed housing developments that qualify under California Government Code Section 65915 for a density increase and other incentives, and any qualified land transfer under California Government Code Section65915 shall be eligible to apply for a density bonus (including incentives and/or concessions) consistent with the requirements, provisions and obligations set forth in California Government Code Section 65915, as may be amended. (Ord. 2004-017 § 2; Ord. 2006-010 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)

The City of San Leandro shall grant qualifying housing developments and qualifying land transfers a density bonus, the amount of which shall be as specified in California Government Code Section 65915 et seq., and incentives or concessions also as described in California Government Code Section 65915 et seq.

(Ord. 2004-017 § 2; Ord. 2006-010 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)

An application for a density bonus or other incentive under this chapter for a housing development shall be submitted in writing to the Planning Division to be processed concurrently with all other entitlements of the proposed housing development. The application for a housing development shall contain information sufficient to fully evaluate the request under the requirements of this chapter, and in connection with the project for which the request is made, including, but not limited to, the following:

• A. A brief description of the proposed housing development;

• B. The total number of housing units proposed in the development project, including unit sizes and number of bedrooms;

• C. The total number of units proposed to be granted through the density increase and incentive program over and above the otherwise maximum density for the project site;

• D. The total number of units to be made affordable to or reserved for sale or rental to, very low, low, or moderate income households, or senior citizens, or other qualifying residents;

• E. The zoning, general plan designations and assessor's parcel number(s) of the project site;

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City of San Leandro, CA

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• F. A vicinity map and preliminary site plan, drawn to scale, including building footprints, driveway(s) and parking layout; and

• G. A list of any concession(s) or incentive(s) being requested to facilitate the development of the project, and a description of why the concession(s) or incentive(s) is needed.

• (Ord. 2004-017 § 2; Ord. 2006-010 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)

The application shall be considered by the decision maker or decision-making body at the same time the project for which the request is being made is considered. The request shall be approved if the applicant complies with the provisions of California Government Code Section 65915 et seq.

• (Ord. 2004-017 § 2; Ord. 2006-010 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)

Consistent with the provisions of California Government Code Section 65915 et seq., prior to a density bonus or other incentives being approved for a project, the City and the applicant shall agree to an appropriate method of assuring the continued availability of the density bonus units. (Ord. 2004-017 § 2; Ord. 2006-010 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)

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