A. When an applicant proposes to construct a housing development that conforms to the requirements of subsection 9.47.020C of this chapter and includes a childcare facility that will be located on the premises of, as part of, or adjacent to, the project, the planning commission shall grant either of the following:
1. An additional density bonus that is an amount of square feet of residential space that is equal to or greater than the amount of square feet in the childcare facility.
2. An additional concession or incentive that contributes significantly to the economic feasibility of the construction of the childcare facility.
B. The planning commission shall require, as a condition of approving the housing development, that the following occur:
1. The childcare facility shall remain in operation for a period of time that is as long as or longer than the period of time during which the density bonus units are required to remain affordable pursuant to subsection 9.47.020E of this chapter.
2. Of the children who attend the childcare facility, the children of very low income households, lower income households, or moderate income households, shall equal a percentage that is equal to or greater than the percentage of dwelling units that are required for very low income households, lower income households, or moderate income households pursuant to subsection 9.47.020C of this chapter.
C. Notwithstanding any requirement of this section, the planning commission is not required to provide a density bonus or concession for a childcare facility if it finds, based upon substantial evidence, that the community has adequate childcare facilities.
D. For the purpose of calculating a density bonus, the residential units do not have to be based upon individual subdivision maps or parcels. The density bonus is permitted in geographic areas of the housing developments.
E. The granting of a concession or incentive will not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, zoning change, or other discretionary approval. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)