Sec. 26-143. - Purpose and intent.

(a)

The purpose of this division is to provide requirements and incentives for the development of affordable housing units in conjunction with other residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects by partnering with affordable housing providers as provided by state law. The following provisions are intended to implement the policies of the City's General Plan to encourage the production of affordable housing for all economic groups, and housing for disabled and elderly residents, transitional foster youth, and disabled veterans, and homeless persons as defined in Government Code 65915, all of which is integrated, compatible with and complements adjacent uses, and is located near public and commercial services.

(b)

The incentives offered in this division are provided by the City as a means of meeting its commitment to encourage housing affordability to all economic groups, and to meet the regional fair share requirements for the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing for very-low-, low-, and moderate-income persons.

(c)

This division shall be interpreted in a manner supplementary to, and consistent with, the California Government Code 65915, et seq., as it may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

Sec. 26-144. - Definitions.

The definitions found in state density bonus law shall apply to the terms contained in this section.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

Sec. 26-145. - Applicability.

(a)

The provisions of this division apply to a housing development consisting of either five (5) or more general dwelling units. A housing development as defined in state density bonus law shall be eligible for a density bonus and other regulatory incentives that are provided by state density bonus law when the applicant seeks and agrees to provide very-low, low or moderate income housing units, or units intended to serve seniors, transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, homeless persons, and lower income students in the

threshold amounts specified in state density bonus law. A housing development includes only the residential component of a mixed-use project.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)