Sec. 26-147. - Density bonus.

(a)

All calculations are rounded up for any fractional numeric value in determining the total number of units to be granted, including base density and bonus density as well as the resulting number of affordable units needed for a given density bonus project.

(b)

When calculating the density bonus, the base density shall be the allowed gross density of the property allowed under the applicable zoning code.

(c)

If a housing development qualifies for a density bonus under more than one (1) income category, or additionally as a senior citizen housing development as defined in state density bonus law, or as housing intended to serve transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, homeless persons, or lower income students, the applicant shall identify the categories under which the density bonus would be associated and granted. Density bonuses from more than one (1) category can be combined up to the maximum allowed under state density bonus law.

(d)

The density bonus units shall not be included in determining the number of affordable units required to qualify a housing development for a density bonus pursuant to state density bonus law.

(e)

The applicant may elect to accept a lesser percentage of density bonus than the housing development is entitled to, or no density bonus, but no reduction will be permitted in the percentages of required affordable units contained in California Government Code Section 65915, subdivisions (b), (c), and (f). Regardless of the number of affordable units, no housing development shall be entitled to a density bonus of more than what is authorized under state density bonus law.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)