The purpose of providing a housing density bonus or incentives is to contribute to the economic feasibility of affordable housing in housing developments proposed within the town.

(Ord. 338 §1(part), 2000)

When a developer proposes to enter into an agreement to construct affordable units pursuant to Government Code Section 65915, the developer shall be eligible for a housing density bonus or incentives if the housing development consists of five (5) or more units.

(Ord. No. 553, § 1, 2-10-2015; Ord. 338 §1(part), 2000)

Any person requesting a housing density bonus or incentives shall apply for an agreement with the town. A housing density bonus or incentives shall be granted by approval of the agreement which shall specify the density bonus and/or incentives, and any conditions attached to the approval of such bonus and/or incentive.

(Ord. No. 553, § 2, 2-10-2015; Ord. 338 §1(part), 2000)

Prior to town action on an agreement providing housing density bonus or incentives, the planning commission shall consider the agreement and make a recommendation to the town council.

(Ord. No. 553, § 3, 2-10-2015; Ord. 338 § 1(part), 2000)

The developer may specify the housing density bonus or incentives requested; however, the town may agree to provide a housing density bonus or incentives other than those requested, so long as such housing density bonus or incentives meet the requirement set forth in California Government Code Section 65915 and such action is determined to be consistent with the housing element of the Paradise general plan.

(Ord. 338 § 1(part), 2000)