(A) Applicability. This section shall apply to any "religious institution affiliated housing development project" as defined in Cal. Gov’t Code § 65913.6.
(B) Development standards. The development standards of the zoning district shall apply, except as otherwise provided herein.
(C) Parking.
(1) The number of existing parking spaces on-site for religious assembly use may be reduced by up to 50% to accommodate the proposed religious institution affiliated housing development project. The remaining parking may be shared by the religious assembly use and religious institution affiliated housing development project.
(2) The required parking for the religious institution affiliated housing development project shall be one vehicle space per unit, unless located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit.
(D) Affordability requirements. A religious institution affiliated housing development project utilizing the parking reductions permitted by this section must comply with all applicable requirements of the State Density Bonus Law (Cal. Gov’t Code § 65915) and Chapter 23.14 of this code.
(E) Review procedures.
(1) Design review. Design review pursuant to Chapter 23.26 is required.
(2) Existing use permits. When a site has an existing use permit:
(a) No modifications to existing use permits are required for the housing development.
(b) Operational conditions related to nonresidential uses remain in effect, such as hours of operation, occupancy limits, types of uses, and seats Development standards for "religious facilities with affordable housing" will supersede conditions of approval regulating development standards, such as standards for FAR, parking, height, setbacks, and open space.
(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)