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;

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)

Title ZOL

ZONING ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE

§ ZOL.010. Zoning ordinance list and
disposition table.

§ ZOL.010. Zoning ordinance list and disposition table.

Ord. No. Action and Disposition

2001-015 Repeals and replaces zoning code (1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7, 2-8, 2-9,
3-10, 3-11, 3-12, 3-13, 3-14, 3-15, 4-16, 4-17, 4-18, 4-19, 4-20, 5-21, 5-22, 5-23,
5-24, 5-25, 5-26, 5-27, 5-28, 5-29)

2003-006 Amends §§ 2-606, 2-608, 2-614, 2-618, 2-622, 2-624 and 4-2004(A) (2-6, 4-20)

2003-010 Repeals and replaces § 2-576 (2-5)

2004-004 Amends §§ 1-304, 2-604, 2-606, 2-609, 2-612, 2-614, 2-616, 2-618, 2-620,
2-622, 2-624, 2-674, 2-704, 2-706, 2-708, 4-1630 and 4-1704 (1-3, 2-6, 2-7,
4-16, 4-17),

2004-007 Adds §§ 2-626, 2-628, 2-630 and 2-632; amends §§ 1-304, 2-600, 2-606, 2-608,
2-674, 2-678, 2-682, 2-684, 2-686, 2-688, 2-696, 2-698, 3-1012, 3-1014, 4-1630,
4-1646, 4-1652, 4-1662, 4-1672, 4-1674, 4-1704, 4-1722, 4-2012, 4-2012,
5-2212, 5-2502 and 5-2512 (1-3, 2-6, 3-10, 4-16, 4-17, 4-20, 5-22, 5-25)

2004-009 Amends §§ 2-628, 2-630, 2-632 and 2-680 (2-6)

2004-017 Adds Article 31, §§ 6-3100—6-3116; amends § 5-2418 (5-24, 6-31)

2004-023 Adds Article 30, §§ 6-3000—6-3034; amends § 2-510; repeals § 2-566 (2-5,
6-30)

2005-002 Amends § 2-678 (2-6)

2005-021 Amends § 2-608 (Repealed by 2007-020)

2005-025 Adds Article 32, §§ 5-3200—5-3220 [6-3200—6-3220] (6-32)

2006-001 Amends §§ 6-3002, 6-3004, 6-3006 and 6-3014 (6-30)

2006-003 Amends § 4-1682, fences, walls, and hedges (4-16)

2006-010 Amends Article 31 (6-31)

2006-011 Amends § 4-1654 (4-16)

2007-001 Adds §§ 2-537 and 2-539; amends §§ 2-574, 2-580, 2-582, 2-584 and 4-1704
(2-5, 4-17)

2007-005 Adds §§ 3-1320—3-1330; amends §§ 1-304, 2-504, 2-506, 2-508, 2-510 and
4-1704 (1-3, 2-5, 3-13, 4-17)

Ord. No. Action and Disposition

2007-020 Amends §§ 2-600, 2-626, 2-634, 2-636, 2-638, 2-640, 2-642, 2-644, 2-646, 2-674, 2-676, 2-678, 2-680, 2-682, 2-684, 2-686, 2-688, 2-690, 2-694, 2-698, 4-1702, 4-1704, 5-2502, 5-2506 and 5-2512; repeals § 2-608 (2-6, 4-17, 5-25)

2007-021 Creates special review criteria for certain properties within the downtown
transit-oriented development study area (Special)

2008-001 Amends § 4-1682 (4-16)

2008-002 Amends §§ 1-304, 2-606, 2-612, 2-704, 2-706 and 2-708 (1-3, 2-6, 2-7)

2008-003 Amends §§ 1-204, 2-636, 2-638, 2-640, 2-642, 2-644, 2-646, 4-1662, 4-1666,
4-1672, 4-1674, 4-1714 and 4-1806 (1-2, 2-6, 4-16, 4-17, 4-18)

2008-011 Amends §§ 2-630, 2-636, 2-638, 2-640, 2-642, 2-644, 2-646, 2-686 and 2-698
(2-6)

2008-012 Amends § 2-704 (2-7)

2008-013 Amends § 4-1646 (4-16)

2008-014 Amends § 4-1702 (4-17)

2008-015 Amends § 5-2506 (5-25)

2010-001 Amends Article 19 (4-19)

2011-003 Amends §§ 1-304, 2-636, 2-640, 2-642, 2-644, 3-1022 and 4-1702 (1-3, 2-6,
3-10, 4-17)

2011-004 Amends §§ 1-304 and 2-704 (1-3, 2-7)

2012-001 Amends §§ 2-516, 2-546, 2-574, 4-1682 and 4-1718 (2-5, 4-16, 4-17)

2012-002 Amends §§ 2-624(B), 2-630(C) and 2-640(B) (2-6)

2012-004 Adds §§ 2-710—2-714; amends §§ 2-704(B), 2-706(B) and 2-708(B) (2-7)

2012-005 Amends §§ 4-1904, 4-1908 and 4-1910 (4-19)

2012-010 Approves planned development permit; rezone (Special)

2012-013 Amends § 2-576 (2-5)

2013-001 Rezone (Special)

2013-006 Adds § 4-1688; amends §§ 1-304, 2-574 and 4-1704 (1-3, 2-5, 4-16, 4-17)

2014-002 Rezone (Special)

2014-003 Amends §§ 1-304, 2-606, 2-706, 2-708, 2-712 and 4-1704 (1-3, 2-6, 2-7, 4-17)

2014-011 Adds § 4-1690; amends §§ 1-304, 1-306, 2-504, 2-506, 2-508, 2-510, 2-604,
2-606, 2-612, 2-614, 2-616, 2-618, 2-620, 2-622, 2-624, 2-628, 2-630, 2-632,
2-636, 2-638, 2-640, 2-642, 2-644, 2-646, 2-674, 2-696, 2-700, 2-704, 2-706,
2-708, 2-710, 2-712, 2-714, 2-726, 2-806, 2-906, 2-908, 4-1632, 4-1634, 4-1636,
4-1646, 4-1662, 4-1672, 4-1678, 4-1684, 4-1686, 4-702, 4-1704, 4-1802,
4-1804, 4-1806, 5-2104, 5-2106, 5-2108, 5-2200, 5-2208, 5-2218, 5-2222,
5-2702, 5-2706, 5-2712, 5-2808 (1-3, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7, 2-8, 2-9, 4-16, 4-17, 4-18,
5-21, 5-22, 5-27, 5-28)

Ord. No. Action and Disposition

2015-008 Rezone (Special)

2015-011 Adds § 4-1656; amends §§ 1-304, 2-504—2-508, 2-514, 2-604, 2-606, 2-612,
2-614, 2-618, 2-628, 2-630, 2-636—2-646, 2-686, 2-704—2-714, 2-806, 4-1686,
4-1702, 4-1704 and 4-1708, zoning (1-3, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7, 2-8, 4-16, 4-17)

2016-011 Amends Ord. 2007-021, special review criteria for certain properties within the downtown transit-oriented development study area (Special)

2016-012 Adds Art. 6, Div. 3, § 2-699 and § 2-710; amends §§ 1-304, 2-600, 2-606,
2-616, 2-618, 2-634—2-642, 2-646, 2-674—2-690, 2-696, 2-698, 2-700—2-708,
2-726—2-740, 2-742, 4-1646, 4-1662, 4-1666, 4-1672, 4-1674, 4-1683, 4-1686,
4-1806, 5-2502 and 5-2512; amends and renumbers §§ 2-710—2-714 to be
2-712—2-716; repeals §§ 2-620, 2-644, 2-694 and 2-716, zoning (1-3, 2-6, 2-7,
4-16, 4-18, 5-25)

2017-001 Amends §§ 1-304, 2-606, 2-706, 2-708 and 2-714, medical cannabis (1-3, 2-6,
2-7)

2017-003 Amends §§ 1-304, 2-504—2-510, 2-546, 2-576, 2-578, 4-1650, 4-1704, 5-2502
and 6-3008, accessory dwelling units (1-3, 2-5, 4-16, 4-17, 5-25, 6-30)

2017-004 Rezone (Special)

2017-014 Adds § 4-1640; amends §§ 1-304, 2-606(B), 2-706(B), 2-708(B) and 2-714(B),
cannabis product manufacturing (1-3, 2-6, 2-7, 4-16)

2018-019 Rezone (Special)

2018-021 Amends §§ 2-676—2-698, commercial and professional zoning districts (2-6)

2020-001 Rezone (Special)

2020-002 Amends and renumbers the zoning code in its entirety (1.04, 1.08, 1.12, 2.04,
2.08, 2.12, 2.16, 2.20, 3.04, 3.08, 3.12, 3.16, 3.20, 3.24, 4.04, 4.08, 4.12, 4.16,
4.20, 5.04, 5.08, 5.12, 5.16, 5.20, 5.24, 5.28, 5.32, 5.36, 5.40, 6.04, 6.08)

2020-012 Adds Chs. 21.10 and 5.14; amends §§ 1.08.108(B), 1.12.108, 2.08.100,
2.08.300, 2.08.304, 2.08.308, 2.08.312, 2.08.316, 2.08.324, 2.08.332, 2.08.336,
2.08.340, 4.04.232, 4.04.320, 4.04.324, 4.04.364, 4.04.376, 4.08.104, 4.08.108,

zoning (1.08, 1.12, 2.08, 2.10, 4.04, 4.08, 4.12, 5.14)

2021-009 Adds Ch. 3.34; amends Ch. 5.28, conservation of mobile home parks and mobile
home rent stabilization (3.34, 5.28)

Ord. No. Action and Disposition

2022-001 Adds Ch. 5.06 and §§ 2.08.404, 2.12.400, 2.12.404, 2.16.400 and 2.20.400;
amends §§ 1.08.116, 1.12.108, 1.12.112, 2.04.100, 2.04.220, 2.04.228, 2.04.300,
2.04.304, 2.04.308, 2.04.312, 2.04.316, 2.04.320, 2.04.328, 2.04.332, 2.04.336,
2.04.340, 2.04.400, 2.04.404, 2.08.100, 2.08.224, 2.08.228, 2.08.236, 2.08.260,
2.08.268, 2.08.300, 2.08.308, 2.08.312, 2.08.324, 2.08.328, 2.08.332, 2.08.340,
2.08.400, 2.10.404, 2.10.408, 2.12.328, 2.20.104, 2.20.200, 2.20.208, 3.08.108,
3.08.120, 4.04.224, 4.04.228, 4.04.304, 4.04.324, 4.04.328, 4.04.332, 4.04.336,
4.08.104, 4.08.116, 4.08.128, 4.08.136, 4.08.152, 4.08.164, 4.12.108, 4.12.112,
4.12.120, 4.16.116, 4.20.116, 5.08.100, 5.08.104, 5.08.108, 5.08.112, 5.08.116,
5.08.120, 5.08.124, 5.08.128, 5.08.132, 5.08.136, 5.08.140, 5.08.144, 5.12.100,
5.12.104, 5.12.112, 5.12.116, 5.12.120, 5.12.124, 5.12.128, 5.12.132, 5.20.100
and 5.24.108; repeals §§ 2.04.352—2.04.368, 2.04.408—2.04.416, 2.08.336,
2.08.344, 2.12.336, 2.16.304, 2.20.304, zoning omnibus (1.08, 1.12, 2.04, 2.08,
2.10, 2.12, 2.16, 2.20, 3.08, 4.04, 4.08, 4.12, 4.16, 4.20, 5.06, 5.08, 5.12, 5.20,
5.24)

2022-013 Amends §§ 5.08.136 and 5.12.132, extend entitlements for qualified housing
projects two years (5.08, 5.12)

2022-022 Adds Ch. 3.38 and §§ 4.04.384, 4.04.388, 4.04.392, 4.04.396 and 4.04.400;
amends Ch. 6.08 and §§ 1.12.108, 2.04.204, 2.04.232, 2.04.304, 2.04.336(H),
2.04.340(G), 2.04.388(D), 2.04.400(A), 2.08.200, 2.08.312, 2.08.320, 2.08.322,
2.12.200, 2.12.204, 2.12.220, 2.12.332(G), 4.03.316, 4.08.108, 5.08.116(B),

2.08.212, 2.08.336, 2.08.344, 2.12.336, 2.16.304 and 2.20.304, implements 2023—2031 Housing Element (1.12, 2.04, 2.08, 2.12, 3.38, 4.03, 4.04, 4.08, 5.08, 5.12, 5.32, 6.08)

2023-003 Amends §§ 1.12.108 and 2.10.200, reclassifying research and development
services from a conditional to a permitted use (1.12, 2.10)

Adoption Supp.
Ord. No. Date Subject Disposition No.

2024-011 7/15/2024 Amends General Provisions; Base Ch. 1.08; Ch.
District Regulations; Overlay Zoning 1.12; Ch.
Districts; Regulations Applying in All 2.12; Ch.
or Several Districts; Administration 3.16; Ch/
3.28; Ch.
4.04; Ch.
4.08; Ch.
5.04; Ch.
5.06; Ch.
5.08; Ch.
5.12; Ch.
5.14; Ch.
5.20; Ch.
5.24; Ch.
5.32; Ch. 5.40

2025-014 12/1/2025 Amends General Provisions: Ch. 1.12; Ch. 1
Definitions; Base District Regulations: 2.08; Ch.
Commercial and Professional Districts; 2.10; Ch. 4.04
Regulations Applying in All or Several
Districts: Development Regulations

Title A1

CITY COUNCIL

Chapter 1 Chapter 7
COUNCIL MEETINGS FLAG POLICY

§ 1.7.210. PROCEDURES. § 1.3.120. REIMBURSEMENT FOR USE OF TECHNOLOGY.