Oakdale City Zoning Code
§ 36-18.20.3
Calculation of Density Bonus and Number of Incentives and Concessions.
[Ord. No. 1132, § 2 Exh. A.]
A.
Subject to the findings included in § 36.18.20.9, the City shall grant a density bonus to a developer of a housing development who seeks a density bonus and agrees to construct at least one of the following:
1.
Ten (10%) percent of the total units of the housing development as target units affordable to low income households; or
2.
Five (5%) percent of the total units of the housing development as target units affordable to very low income households; or
3.
A senior citizen housing development; or
4.
Ten (10%) percent of the total units of a newly constructed condominium project or planned development as target units affordable to moderate income households.
B.
In determining the number of density bonus units to be granted pursuant to Subsection A of this section, the maximum residential density for the site shall be multiplied by 0.20 for Subsections A1, 2, and 3 and 0.05 for Subsection A4, unless a lesser number is selected by the developer.
1.
For each one (1%) percent increase above ten (10%) percent in the percentage of units affordable to low income households, the density bonus shall be increased by one and one-half (1.5%) percent up to a maximum of thirty-five (35%) percent.
2.
For each one (1%) percent increase above five (5%) percent in the percentage of units affordable to very low income households, the density bonus shall be increased by two and one-half (2.5%) percent up to a maximum of thirty-five (35%) percent.
3.
For each one (1%) percent increase above ten (10%) percent of the percentage of units affordable to moderate-income households, the density bonus shall be increased by one (1%) percent up to a maximum of thirty-five (35%) percent. When calculating the number of permitted density bonus units, any calculations resulting in fractional units shall be rounded to the next larger integer.
C.
The density bonus units shall not be included when determining the number of target units required to qualify for a density bonus. When calculating the required number of target units, any calculations resulting in fractional units shall be rounded to the next larger integer. The density bonus shall apply to housing developments consisting of five (5) or more dwelling units.
D.
The developer may request a lesser density bonus than the project is entitled to, but no reduction will be permitted in the number of required target units pursuant to Subsection A above. Regardless of the number of target units, no housing development may be entitled to a density bonus of more than thirty-five (35%) percent.
E.
Subject to the findings included in § 36.18.20.9, when a developer seeks a density bonus, the City shall grant incentives or concessions listed in § 36.18.20.8 as follows:
1.
One (1) incentive or concession for projects that include at least ten (10%) percent of the total units for low income households, at least five (5%) percent for very low income households, or at least ten (10%) percent for persons and families of moderate income in a condominium or planned development.
2.
Two (2) incentives or concessions for projects that include at least twenty (20%) percent of the total units for low income households, at least ten (10%) percent for very low income households, or at least twenty (20%) percent for persons and families of moderate income in a condominium or planned development.
3.
Three (3) incentives or concessions for projects that include at least thirty (30%) percent of the total units for low income households, at least fifteen (15%) percent for very low income households, or at least thirty (30%) percent for persons and families of moderate income in a condominium or planned development.
F.
Each housing development is entitled to only one (1) density bonus, which may be selected based on the percentage of either very low income target units, low income target units, or moderate income target units, or the project's status as a senior citizen housing development. Density bonuses from more than one category may not be combined.
G.
In accordance with State law, neither the granting of a concession or incentive nor the granting of a density bonus shall be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a General Plan amendment, zoning change, or other discretionary approval.
H.
The following tables summarize this information:
Density Bonus Summary Table | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Target Group | Minimum % Target Units | Bonus Granted | Additional Bonus for Each 1% Increase in Target Units | % Target Units Required for Maximum 35% Bonus |
Very Low Income | 5% | 20% | 2.5% | 11% |
Low Income | 10% | 20% | 1.5% | 20% |
Moderate Income (Condo or PD only) | 10% | 5% | 1% | 40% |
Senior Citizen Housing Development | 100% | 20% | — | — |
Incentives/Concessions Summary Table | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Target Group | Target Units | ||
Very Low Income | 5% | 10% | 15% |
Low Income | 10% | 20% | 30% |
Moderate Income (Condo or PD only) | 10% | 20% | 30% |
Maximum Incentive(s)/Concession(s) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Note: A concession or incentive may be requested only if an application is also made for a density bonus, except for child care facilities pursuant to § 36-18.20.5. | |||