This chapter is adopted in accord with Section 65915 et seq. of the California Government Code and the housing element of the city of Rocklin. The purpose of this chapter is to provide both owner-occupied and rental housing affordable to low, very low, extremely low, and moderate income households, senior citizens, and persons with special needs, as identified in the city's housing element. As used in this chapter, density bonus units are those units designated for senior citizens, persons with special needs, or very low, low, extremely low, or moderate income households that qualified the housing project for award of a density bonus or other incentive.

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. A, A1., 10-11-2011)

This chapter shall be applicable to all zoning districts that allow residential uses.

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. A, A1., 10-11-2011)

All proposed housing developments (including residential tentative subdivision maps) that would create five or more dwelling units shall be eligible to apply for a density bonus (including incentives, and/or concessions) consistent with the requirements, provisions, and obligations set forth in California Government Code Section 65915, as may be amended.

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. A, A1., 10-11-2011)

The city of Rocklin shall grant qualifying housing developments a density bonus, the amount of which shall be as specified in California Government Code Section 65915.(f) and incentives or concessions as described in California Government Code Section 68915.(d).

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. A, A1., 10-11-2011)

A.

An application for a density increase or other incentive under this chapter shall be submitted in writing to the Planning Division of the city of Rocklin Community Development Department, to be processed concurrently with all other entitlements of the proposed housing development. The application shall contain information sufficient to fully evaluate the request under the requirements of this chapter and in connection with the project for which the request is made including but not limited to the following:

1.

A brief description of the proposed housing development;

2.

The total number of housing units proposed in the development project, including unit sizes and number of bedrooms;

3.

The total number of units proposed to be granted through the density bonus program over and above the otherwise maximum density for the project site;

4.

The total number of units to be made affordable to, and reserved for sale or rent to, extremely low, very low or low income households, senior citizens, or other qualifying residents.

5.

The zoning, general plan designations, and assessors parcel number(s) of the project site.

6.

A vicinity map and preliminary site plan, drawn to scale, including building footprints, driveway(s), and parking layout.

7.

A list of any concession(s) or incentives(s) being requested to facilitate the development of the project and a description of why the concession(s) or incentive(s) is needed.

B.

The application shall be considered by the planning commission and/or the city council at the same time each considers the project for which the request is made. If the project is not to be otherwise considered by the planning commission or the city council, the request made under this chapter shall be considered by the community development director separately. The request shall be approved if the applicant complies with the provisions of California Government Code Sections 65915 et seq.

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. A, A1., 10-11-2011)

Consistent with the provisions of California Government Code Section 65915 et seq. whenever a density increase or other incentive is approved for a project, the city and the applicant shall agree to an appropriate method of assuring the continued availability of the density bonus units for a period of thirty years or a longer period of time if required by the construction or mortgage financing assistance program, mortgage insurance program, or rental subsidy program.

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. A, A1., 10-11-2011)