(A) To meet the requirements of this chapter, a developer may obtain Planning Commission approval for an affordable housing plan. Except as otherwise provided for plan area projects, an affordable housing plan may include a combination of on-site and off-site inclusionary housing units; in-lieu fees; or other proposal designed to provide new affordable housing.
(B) For plan area projects, an affordable housing plan may include a combination of on-site and off-site inclusionary housing units; or other proposal designed to provide new affordable housing in accordance with the Act. Housing plans proposing off-site inclusionary housing units must provide at least two off-site inclusionary housing for every one required on-site inclusionary housing unit in accordance with Cal. Health & Safety Code § 33413 of the Act.
(C) The Planning Commission may approve an affordable housing plan upon making the following findings:
(1) The affordable housing plan meets or exceeds the city's objectives for affordable housing whether set forth in this chapter, this code, the Santa Paula General Plan, or other City Council actions;
(2) That it is impracticable for a project to strictly comply with the percentages set forth above for inclusionary housing units because of the size, location, financing, or other restrictions on the project; and
(3) That approving the affordable housing plan would be consistent with the purpose of this chapter.
(Ord. 1142, passed 11-7-05)