Housing development: density bonus.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies the Density Bonus Law to allow cities and counties to grant density bonuses based on an applicant’s application for a housing development that meets specific criteria, including a certain percentage of units for very low income, lower income, or senior citizen housing. It also clarifies definitions related to income levels and streamlines the process for awarding incentives and reducing development standards, aiming to encourage the construction of affordable housing. Furthermore, it establishes a ‘use by right’ status for qualifying projects and simplifies the environmental review process.
Key provisions
- Requires cities and counties to grant density bonuses for housing developments meeting specific affordability criteria.
- Expands the definition of ‘moderate-income’ to include lower income and very low income households.
- Revises the process for awarding density bonuses, incentives, and waivers, streamlining the application and determination process.
- Establishes a ‘use by right’ status for qualifying housing developments, simplifying the approval process.
- Modifies the calculation of density bonuses based on the percentage of affordable units.
- Clarifies requirements for childcare facilities within housing developments.
- Specifies that granting density bonuses does not require discretionary approvals like general plan amendments.
- Requires a local government to provide a determination that a project is eligible for a density bonus.
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