Compton City Zoning Code

The applicant shall donate and transfer the land no later than the date of approval of the final subdivision map, parcel map, or residential development application.

The developable acreage and zoning classification of the land being transferred shall be sufficient to permit construction of units affordable to very low-income households in an amount not less than 10% of the number of residential units of the proposed development.

The transferred land shall be at least one acre in size or of sufficient size to permit development of at least 40 units, has the appropriate general plan designation, is appropriately zoned for development as affordable housing, and is or will be served by adequate public facilities and infrastructure. The land shall have appropriate zoning and development standards to make the development of the affordable units feasible. No later than the date of approval of the final subdivision map, parcel map, or of the residential development, the transferred land shall have all of the permits and approvals, other than design review approval and building permits, necessary for development of the very low-income housing units on the transferred land.

The transferred land and the affordable units shall be subject to a deed restriction ensuring continued affordability of the units, consistent with subsection 30-47.9 (Enforcement of Affordability).

The land shall be transferred to the City of Compton Redevelopment Agency or to a housing developer approved by the City of Compton.

The transferred land shall be within the boundary of the proposed development or, with approval of the Director, within 1/4 mile of the boundary of the proposed development.