Skip to main content
Loading…
This subsection is included in your selections.

The following are eligibility requirements for a density bonus, incentives or concessions applicable to this section:

a. Affordability. A developer entering into an agreement pursuant to Government Code Section 65915 to construct a housing development may qualify for a density bonus if the proposed housing development of five (5) or more residential units includes:

1. A minimum of five (5%) percent of the total units made available to very low-income households, as defined by the most recent version of the applicable section of the Health and Safety Code;

2. A minimum of ten (10%) percent of the total units are made available to lower income households, as defined by the most recent version of the applicable sections of the Health and Safety Code;

3. A minimum of ten (10%) percent of the total units in a common interest development, made available to moderate income households, as defined by the most recent version of the Health and Safety Code; provided, that all units in the development are offered to the public for purchase; or

4. A senior housing development, as defined by the most recent version of the applicable sections of the Civil Code.

5. Any additional qualifying project allowable under Government Code Section 65915 as amended from time to time.

Government Code Section 65915.5 shall govern the availability of bonus incentives for projects which convert apartments to condominium projects which include at least thirty-three (33%) percent of the total units of the proposed condominium project to persons and families of low or moderate income as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code or fifteen (15%) percent of the total units to lower income households as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code.

b. Allowed Density Bonus. Qualifying developments are eligible for a density bonus and one (1) or more additional incentives or concessions as follows:

1. Low-Income Households. A housing development eligible for a bonus in compliance with criteria of subsection (a)(2) of this section (ten (10%) percent for lower income households) shall be entitled to a density bonus calculated pursuant to Government Code Section 65915(f)(1).

2. Very Low-Income Households. A housing development eligible for a bonus in compliance with criteria of subsection (a)(1) of this section (five (5%) percent for very low-income households) shall be entitled to a density bonus calculated pursuant to Government Code Section 65915(f)(2).

3. Senior Citizen Development. A housing development eligible for a bonus in compliance with criteria of subsection (a)(3) of this section (senior citizen development or mobile home park) shall be entitled to a density bonus calculated pursuant to Government Code Section 65915(f)(3).

4. Common Interest Development. A housing development in compliance with criteria of subsection (a)(4) of this section (ten (10%) percent for moderate income households) shall be entitled to a density bonus calculated pursuant to Government Code Section 65915(f)(4).

5. Density Bonus for Land Donation. When an applicant for a tentative subdivision map, parcel map or other residential development approval donates land to the City, the maximum allowable residential development shall be as set forth under the applicable zoning ordinance and Clearlake General Plan, as permitted by Government Code 65915(g)(1). This increase shall be in addition to any other density bonus. The applicant shall meet the conditions in Government Code Section 65915(g) in order to qualify for the additional development.

6. Density Bonus for Housing with Child Care Facilities. The City shall grant a housing development that includes a child care facility in compliance with Government Code Section 65915(h).

7. Any additional qualifying density bonus, incentive, or concession allowable under Government Code Section 65915 as amended from time to time.

c. Development Standards. Projects qualifying under this section shall comply with the following development standards:

1. Designated affordable units shall be reasonably dispersed throughout the project where feasible, shall contain on average the same number of bedrooms as the nondesignated units in the project and shall be compatible with the design or use of the remaining units in terms of appearance, materials and finished quality.

2. If the project is phased, the density bonus units shall be phased in in the same proportion as the non-density bonus units or phased in another sequence acceptable to the City. (Ord. #248-2020, S2 (Exh. A))