An Application for a density bonus, incentive, concession, waiver, modification or revised parking standard shall be made as follows:
(a) All applications for a density bonus, incentive, concession, waiver, modification or revised parking standard shall be submitted with the first application for a discretionary permit for a development and shall be processed concurrently with those discretionary permits. The application shall be on a form prescribed by the city and shall include the following information:
(i) A brief description of the proposed development, including the total number of dwelling units, restricted affordable units, and density bonus units proposed.
(ii) The zoning and comprehensive plan designations and assessor’s parcel number(s) of the project site, and a description of any density bonus, concession or incentive, waiver or modification, or revised parking standard requested
(iii) A vicinity map and preliminary site plan, drawn to scale, including building footprints, driveway and parking layout.
(iv) Site plan showing location of market-rate units, restricted affordable units, and density bonus units within the proposed development;
(v) Level of affordability of the restricted affordable units and proposed method to ensure affordability;
(b) If a concession or incentive is requested, the following information must be included in the application:
(i) A brief explanation as to the actual cost reduction achieved through the concession or incentive.
(ii) For concessions and incentives that are not included within the menu of incentives/concessions set forth in subsection (c) of Section 18.15.050, the application requires the submittal of the project proforma or other comparable documentation (referred to herein as the "proforma information") to the Director, providing evidence that the requested concessions and incentives result in identifiable and actual cost reductions. The cost of reviewing the project proforma information, including, but not limited to, the cost to the city of hiring a consultant to review the financial data, shall be borne by the applicant. The proforma information shall include all of the following items:
(A) The actual cost reduction achieved through the concession;
(B) Other information requested by the Planning Director. The Planning Director may require additional information as is required to evaluate the proforma information;
(c) If a waiver or modification of development standards is requested, the following information must be included in the application:
(i) A brief explanation of why the development standard would physically preclude the construction of the development with the density bonus, incentives, and concessions requested.
(ii) Evidence that the development standard for which the waiver is requested will have the effect of physically precluding the construction of the development with the density bonus and concessions requested;
(d) If a density bonus or concession is requested for a land donation, the application shall show the location of the land to be dedicated, provide proof of site control, and provide evidence that all of the requirements and each of the findings included in Government Code Section 65915(g) can be made;
(e) If a density bonus or concession is requested for a child care facility, the application shall show the location and square footage of the child care facilities and provide evidence that all of the requirements and each of the findings included in Government Code Section 65915(h) can be made.
(f) If a density bonus or concession is requested for a condominium conversion, the applicant shall provide evidence that all of the requirements found in Government Code Section 65915.5 can be met.
(g) In accordance with state law, neither the granting of a concession, incentive, waiver, modification, or revised parking standard, nor the granting of a density bonus, shall be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, zoning change, variance, or other discretionary approval.
(h) The Planned Community (PC) zone district is intended to accommodate developments requiring flexibility under controlled conditions not attainable under other zoning districts. Because of the flexible nature of the PC zone, which determines site specific requirements including density, the chapter does not apply to this zoning district.
(i) This chapter implements state density bonus law. Any density bonus, incentive, concession, revised parking standard, waiver, or modification sought by an applicant shall be made pursuant to this chapter and may not be combined with similar requests under state density bonus law.
(Ord. 5523 § 2 (part), 2021: Ord. 5432 § 7 (part), 2018: Ord. 5231 § 2 (part), 2014)