The California Legislature has determined that the provision of housing for lower and very low income individuals and senior citizens is of primary importance in the state and must be encouraged at the local level. It is the purpose of this chapter to specify how compliance with Government Code Section 65915 et seq. ("state density bonus law") will be implemented, as required by Government Code Section 65915, subdivision (a). In enacting this chapter, the City of Visalia's intent is to facilitate the development of affordable housing, to implement the goals, policies, and actions of the housing element of the city's general plan and provide a framework as it relates to implementing affordable housing density bonuses and offering concessions/incentives for eligible housing developments.
(Ord. 2021-08, 2021)