This section includes provisions for providing concessions or incentives pursuant to Government Code Section 65915.
(a) By right parking incentives. Upon request by the applicant, a development that is eligible for a density bonus may provide parking as provided in this subsection (a), consistent with Government Code Section 65915(p), inclusive of parking for persons with a disability and guests:
(1) Zero to one bedroom unit: one on-site parking space;
(2) Two to three bedroom unit: one and one-half on-site parking spaces;
(3) Four or more bedroom unit: two and one-half parking spaces.
If the total number of spaces required results in a fractional number, it shall be rounded up to the next whole number. For purposes of this subsection, this parking may be provided through tandem parking or uncovered parking, but not through on-street parking.
(b) Additional parking incentives for transit oriented project.
(1) For purposes of this subdivision, a development shall have unobstructed access to a major transit stop if a resident is able to access the major transit stop without encountering natural or constructed impediments. For purposes of this subdivision, "natural or constructed impediments" includes, but is not limited to, freeways, rivers, mountains, and bodies of water, but does not include residential structures, shopping centers, parking lots, or rails used for transit.
(A) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) above, if a development includes at least twenty percent (20%) of low-income or at least eleven percent (11%) of very low income units provided for in section 18.15.030(a)(1) or (2), or at least forty percent (40%) moderate-income units provided for in Section 18.15.030(B), and is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, as defined in subdivision (o) of Section 65915 of the Government Code, and there is unobstructed access to the major transit stop from the development, then, upon request of the applicant, the city shall not impose a vehicular parking ratio, inclusive of parking for persons with a disability and guests, that exceeds 0.5 spaces per unit.
(2) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) above, if a development consists solely of rental units, exclusive of a manager’s unit, with an affordable housing cost to lower income families, as provided in Section 50052.5 of the Health and Safety Code, then, upon the request of the applicant, the city shall not impose vehicular parking standards if the development meets one of the following criteria:
(A) The development is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, as defined in subdivision (o) of Section 65915 of the Government Code, and there is unobstructed access to the major transit stop from the development, the ratio shall not exceed 0.5 spaces per unit.
(B) The development is a for-rent housing development for individuals who are 62 years of age or older that complies with Sections 51.2 and 51.3 of the Civil Code, and the development has either paratransit service or unobstructed access, within one-half mile, to fixed bus route service that operates at least eight times per day.
(C) The development is either a special needs housing development, as defined in Section 51312 of the Health and Safety Code, or a supportive housing development, as defined in Section 50675.14 of the Health and Safety Code. A development that is a special needs housing development must have either paratransit service or unobstructed access, within one-half mile, to fixed bus route service that operates at least eight times per day.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b)(i), (b)(ii)(A), and (b)(ii)(B), the city may impose a higher vehicular parking ratio not to exceed the ratio described in subdivision (a) if the city has conducted an area wide or citywide parking study in compliance with Government Code Section 65915(p)(8).
(c) Other incentives and concessions. A development is eligible for other concessions or incentives as follows:
(1) One concession or incentive for a development that makes at least ten percent (10%) of the total dwelling units affordable to lower income households; or at least five percent (5%) of the total dwelling units affordable to very low income households; or at least ten percent (10%) of the total dwelling units affordable to moderate income households in a development in which the units are for sale; or at least twenty percent (20%) of the total units in a student housing development for low income students, as provided for in 18.15.030(c).
(2) Two concessions or incentives for a development that makes at least seventeen percent (17%) of the total dwelling units affordable to lower income households; or at least ten percent (10%) of the total dwelling units affordable to very low income households; or at least twenty percent (20%) of the total dwelling units affordable to moderate income households in a development in which the units are for sale.
(3) Three concessions or incentives for a development that makes at least twenty-four percent (24%) of the total dwelling units affordable to lower income households; or at least fifteen percent (15%) of the total dwelling units affordable to very low income households, or at least thirty percent (30%) of the total dwelling units affordable to moderate income households in a development in which the units are for sale.
(4) Four incentives or concessions for at least sixteen percent (16%) of the units for very low income households or at least forty-five percent (45%) for persons and families of moderate income in a development in which the units are for sale.
(5) Five concessions or incentives for a development that provides one hundred percent (100%) of the total units, exclusive of a manager's unit or units, for lower income households, as described in Section 18.15.030, subdivision (d). If the project is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop or is located in a very low vehicle travel area in a designated county, the development may additionally receive a height increase of three stories or thirty-three (33) feet.
Table 3 summarizes the provisions of Concessions or Incentives described in subsection (a).
Table 3
Concessions and Incentives Summary Table
Concessions and Incentives Summary Table
Target Group | Restricted Affordable Units | ||||
Very Low Income | 5% | 10% | 15% | 16% | |
Lower Income | 10% | 17% | 24% | 100% | |
Moderate Income (Applicable to For-Sale Units Only) | 10% | 20% | 30% | 45% | |
Lower Income Student Housing | 20% | --- | --- | ||
Maximum Incentive(s)/Concession(s) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Notes:
1. Concessions or incentives may be selected from only one category (very low, lower, moderate, low income student development)
2. No concessions or incentives are available for land donation, or for senior citizen housing developments and qualifying mobilehome parks that do not contain restricted affordable units.
3. In a student development, a “unit” is defined according to 18.15.030(c)(ii).
(d) The city shall not require, as a condition of granting a concession or incentive the preparation of an additional report or study that is not otherwise required by state law. The city may, however, request reasonable documentation to demonstrate that the incentive or concession meets the definition set forth in Section 18.15.020.
(e) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require the provision of direct financial concessions for the development, including the provision of publicly owned land by the city or the waiver of fees or dedication requirements.
(Ord. 5623 § 2 (part), 2024: Ord. 5523 § 2 (part), 2021: Ord. 5373 § 13 (part), 2016; Ord. 5231 § 2 (part), 2014)