The purpose of the provision of density bonuses or other incentives is to contribute to the economic feasibility of low-income and moderate-income housing in proposed housing developments within the city.

(Ord. 607 § 1 (part), 1985.)

When a developer of housing agrees to provide low-income or moderate-income housing as provided for in Sections 65915 and 65915.5 of the California Government Code, the city shall: (1) grant a density bonus, and (2) provide other incentives. "Density bonus" means a density increase over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the applicable zoning ordinance and land use element of the general plan.

(Ord. 607 § 1 (part), 1985.; Amended by Ord. 832 on 11/16/2015)

A developer considering the utilization of a density bonus or other incentive for a housing development shall submit to the city a preliminary proposal prior to the submittal of any formal requests for general plan amendments, zoning amendments, subdivision map approval, or other discretionary approval process required by the city. The written proposal shall detail the type, location and size of the housing development; the percentage of the development to be available to qualifying households; and the manner and length of time in which the housing will be reserved for qualifying households.

(Ord. 607 § 1 (part), 1985.)

The planning department staff will review the preliminary proposal for completeness. Upon receipt of all required information, the preliminary proposal will be scheduled for review by the planning commission at its next regular meeting. The planning commission will review the proposal, and recommend to the city council the density bonus or other incentive to be applied to the project in compliance with this chapter.

(Ord. 607 § 1 (part), 1985.)

Upon receipt of a recommendation from the planning commission, the city council will schedule the proposal and recommendation for review at its next regular meeting. The council may approve or modify the recommendation, or refer the proposal back to the commission for further review. In any event, the city shall notify the developer in writing, within ninety days after the proposal is determined complete by the planning department, as to the manner in which it will comply with this chapter.

(Ord. 607 § 1 (part), 1985.)