Compton City Zoning Code
§ 30-47.4
Density Bonus Allowance.
[Ord. #2163, § 1]
a.
Density Bonus Requirement. A request for a density bonus shall be considered in conjunction with any discretionary approval that may otherwise be granted by the City in approving the project, however a request for a density bonus pursuant to this section shall only be granted if an applicant seeks and agrees to construct one of the following.
1.
At least 5% of the units are dedicated to very low-income households;
2.
At least 10% of the units are dedicated to low-income and very low-income households;
3.
At least 10% of the units are dedicated to moderate-income households and are available to the general public for sale; or
4.
At least 35 dwelling units are available exclusively to persons aged 55 and older and to those residing with them and the development qualifies as either a senior citizen housing development or a qualifying mobile home park.
b.
Density Bonus of Up to 35%. In calculating the number of units required for very low-, low- and moderate-income households, the density bonus units shall not be included. The maximum density bonus possible for very low-, low- and moderate-income units is 35%, depending on the percentage of affordable units, as set forth below.
1.
The density bonus for very low-income units shall be calculated as follows:
Table 30.47.4a Increase in Allowable Density for Very Low-Income Units | |
|---|---|
Percentage of Very Low-Income Units | Percentage Density Bonus |
5 | 20 |
6 | 22.5 |
7 | 25 |
8 | 27.5 |
9 | 30 |
10 | 32.5 |
11 | 35 |
2.
The density bonus for low-income units shall be calculated as follows:
Table 30.47.4b Increase in Allowable Density for Low-Income Units | |
|---|---|
Percentage of Low Income Units | Density Bonus Percentage |
10 | 20 |
11 | 21.5 |
12 | 23 |
13 | 24.5 |
14 | 26 |
15 | 27.5 |
16 | 29 |
17 | 30.5 |
18 | 32 |
19 | 33.5 |
20 | 35 |
3.
The density bonus for moderate-income ownership units shall be calculated as follows:
Table 30.47.4c Increase in Allowable Density for Moderate-Income Ownership Units | |
|---|---|
Percentage of Moderate-Income Units | Density Bonus Percentage |
10 | 5 |
11 | 6 |
12 | 7 |
13 | 8 |
14 | 9 |
15 | 10 |
16 | 11 |
17 | 12 |
18 | 13 |
19 | 14 |
20 | 15 |
21 | 16 |
22 | 17 |
23 | 18 |
24 | 19 |
25 | 20 |
26 | 21 |
27 | 22 |
28 | 23 |
29 | 24 |
30 | 25 |
31 | 26 |
32 | 27 |
33 | 28 |
34 | 29 |
35 | 30 |
36 | 31 |
37 | 32 |
38 | 33 |
39 | 34 |
40 | 35 |
c.
Senior Housing Bonus and Qualifying Mobile Home Parks. The density bonus for a senior citizen housing development or a qualifying mobile home park shall be 20%.
d.
Bonuses Not Combined. The bonuses that are available under this section shall not be combined.
Target Group | Minimum % Restricted Units | Bonus Granted | Additional Bonus for Each 1% Increase in Affordable Units | % Affordable Units Required for Maximum 35% Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Very Low Income | 5% | 20% | 2.5% | 11% |
Low Income | 10% | 20% | 1.5% | 20% |
Moderate Income | 10% | 5% | 1% | 40% |
Senior Housing/Mobile Home Park | 100% | 20% | — | — |