Sec. 26-148. - Discretionary density bonuses.

(a)

In providing opportunities for the granting of density bonuses in excess of those specified in article IV, division 3, it is the City's intent to be of further meaningful assistance to promoting the development of housing to meet the diverse housing needs of the community. This notwithstanding, proposals for discretionary density bonuses shall be carefully reviewed and considered and may only be granted where standards set forth under subsection (b) have been determined to be met.

(b)

Determination of discretionary density bonuses. Rather than utilizing a specific formula, the determination of whether and at what level to grant a discretionary density bonus shall be based on a case-by-case evaluation of proposed housing developments. The factors to be considered in this evaluation shall include, but are not limited to:

(1)

The type and extent of target units being proposed.

(2)

That the density bonus is necessary to make the project economically feasible.

(3)

That the proposed housing will help fulfill the housing needs of the community as established within the housing element of the General Plan.

(4)

That the housing development reflects high standards in the quality of design and provision of amenities.

(5)

That the proposed housing development is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

(c)

A density bonus of greater than thirty-five (35) percent above the otherwise allowable density, but in no case greater than one hundred (100) percent as allowed in each income category of the state density bonus law may be granted at the City's discretion to applicants that agree to provide the following types of housing, provided said housing developments comply with all other provisions of this division.

(1)

Greater than fifty (50) percent of the total dwelling units reserved for qualifying residents (senior citizens); or

(2)

Any combination of dwelling units, meeting or exceeding the minimum percentages specified state density bonus law, reserved for and affordable to very low-income households, reserved for and affordable to lower-income households, and reserved for qualifying residents (senior citizens).

(d)

A density bonus of greater than thirty-five (35) percent above the otherwise allowable density, but in no case greater than two hundred (200) percent, may be granted at the City's discretion to applicants that agree to provide any combination of dwelling units where all of the units are reserved for and affordable to very low- income households and/or lower-income households.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)