HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-83 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-83
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2005-00639,A REQUEST TO
AMEND THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES/DENSITY BONUS
PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 17.40 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
DEVELOPMENT CODE, IN CONFORMANCE WITH STATE LAW
(SB1818); AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for Development Code Amendment
DRC2005-00639, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Development Code Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 14th day of September 2005, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on September 14, 2005, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located within the City; and
b. The proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on the environment.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan
and will provide for development, within the district, in a manner consistent with the General Plan
and with related development; and
b. This amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the Development Code;
and
C. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
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d. The subject application is consistent with the objectives the Development Code;
and
e. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. This Commission hereby finds that the project has been prepared and reviewed in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines
promulgated thereunder, and further, specifically finds that based upon substantial evidence, it can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendment will have a significant
effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed amendment is exempt pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of Development Code Amendment DRC2005-00639
by the adoption of the attached City Council Ordinance.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2005.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: D
P e tewa , Ch ' an
ATTEST:
oleman, Acting Secretary
I, Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 14th day of September, 2005, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA REVISING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE
GRANTING OF DENSITY BONUSES AND RELATED INCENTIVES,
AND AMENDING TITLE 17 (THE DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE.
A. Recitals.
(i) Government Code Section 65915 requires each City to adopt an ordinance that
specifies how residential density bonuses and related incentives shall be granted. The purpose
of this Ordinance is to amend the City's Development Code and adopt those procedures
necessary in order to comply with Section 65915.
(ii) On 2005, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing concerning the
Development Code amendments contained herein, as required by law. At the conclusion of the
hearing, the Planning Commission recommended adoption of said amendments.
(iii) On 2005, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted and concluded a duly noticed public hearing concerning the Development Code
amendments contained herein as required by law.
(iv) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
B. Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. The facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A of this Ordinance, are true and
correct.
Section 2. The provisions of this Ordinance and the Development Code
amendments contained herein have been reviewed and considered by the City Council in
accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended, and
the Guidelines promulgated thereunder. The City Council finds that this Ordinance and said
Development Code amendments are exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the provisions of Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines.
Section 3. Chapter 17.40 of Title 17 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is
hereby repealed provided, however, that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation of
said chapter occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 4. A new Chapter 17.40 is hereby added to Title 17 of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to read as follows:
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Chapter 17.40
AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES/DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS
Sections:
17.40.010 Purpose.
17.40.020 Definitions.
17.40.030 Implementation.
17.40.040 Types of bonuses and incentives allowed.
17.40.050 Requirements for projects with affordable units.
17.40.060 Development standards.
17.40.070 Processing of bonus requests.
17.40.080 Density bonus housing agreement.
17.40.090 Changes in State density bonus laws.
17.40.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide incentives for the production of housing for very low
income, lower income, moderate income, and senior households in accordance with
Government Code Sections 65915-65918. In enacting this chapter, it is the intent of the City to
facilitate the development of affordable housing and to implement the goals, objectives and
policies of the housing element of the City's General Plan.
17.40.020 Definitions.
Whenever the following terms are used in this chapter, they shall have the meanings
established by this section:
A ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE: A regulatory concession as described in Government
Code Section 65915 that may include, but not be limited to, the reduction of site development
standards or zoning code requirements, approval of mixed-use zoning in conjunction with the
housing development or any other regulatory incentive, which would result in identifiable cost
avoidance or reductions, that are offered in addition to a density bonus.
AFFORDABLE RENT: Monthly housing expenses, including a reasonable allowance
for utilities, for rental target units reserved for very low, lower- or moderate- income households,
not exceeding the following calculations:
1. Very Low-Income. Unless otherwise provided by law, households at fifty
percent of the area median income, adjusted for household size, multiplied by thirty percent and
divided by twelve;
2. Lower-Income. Unless otherwise provided by law, households at eighty
percent of the area median income, adjusted for household size, multiplied by thirty percent and
divided by twelve.
3. Moderate-Income. Unless otherwise provided by law, households at 120
percent of the area median income, adjusted for household size, multiplied by thirty percent and
divided by twelve.
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AFFORDABLE SALES PRICE: A sales price at which lower or very low income
households can qualify for the purchase of target units, calculated on the basis of underwriting
standards of mortgage financing available for the housing development.
D DENSITY BONUS: A density increase of up to those percentages above the
otherwise maximum residential density, specified in this chapter.
DENSITY BONUS HOUSING AGREEMENT: A legally binding agreement between
a developer of a housing development and the city, which ensures that the requirements of this
chapter and State density bonus law are satisfied. The agreement shall establish, among other
things, the number of target units, their size, location, terms and conditions of affordability and
production schedule.
DENSITY BONUS UNITS: Those residential units granted pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter, which exceed the maximum residential density for the development
site.
H HOUSING COST: The sum of actual or projected monthly payments for all of the
following associated with for-sale target units: principal and interest on a mortgage loan,
including any loan insurance fees, property taxes and assessments, fire and casualty insurance,
property maintenance and repairs, homeowner association fees and a reasonable allowance for
utilities.
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: Construction projects consisting of five or more
residential units or lots, including single-family and multi-family, that are proposed to be
constructed pursuant to this chapter.
L LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLD: Household whose income does not exceed the
lower income limits applicable to San Bernardino County, as published and periodically updated
by the State Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 50079.5.
M MAXIMUM RESIDENTIAL DENSITY: The maximum number of residential units
permitted by the City's General Plan Land Use Element and Development Code, applicable to
the subject property at the time an application for the construction of a housing development is
deemed complete by the City, excluding the additional units permitted by this chapter.
MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLD: Household whose income does not exceed
the moderate income limits applicable to San Bernardino County, as published and periodically
updated by the State Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Health
and Safety Code Section 50093.
N NON-RESTRICTED UNITS: All units within a housing development excluding the
target units.
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S SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING: A housing development consistent with the California
Fair Employment and Housing Act, that has been 'designed to meet the physical and social
needs of senior citizens,' and which otherwise qualifies as 'housing for older persons;' as that
phrase is used in the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and its implementing
regulations, and as that phrase is used in Civil Code Section 51.3.
T TARGET UNIT: A dwelling unit within a housing development, which will be
reserved for sale or rent to, and affordable to, very low-, lower- or moderate- income
households.
V VERY LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD: Household whose income does not exceed
the very low income limits applicable to San Bernardino County, as published and periodically
updated by the State Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Health
and Safety Code Section 50105.
17.40.030 Implementation.
A. The City shall grant a density bonus and additional incentives to an applicant who
agrees to provide the following Target Units:
1. Lower Income Units. Designate at least ten percent of the total units of a
housing development, or such other percentage provided by law, as target units affordable to
lower income households; or
2. Very Low Income Units. Designate at least five percent of the total units of a
housing development, or such other percentage provided by law, as target units affordable to
very low income households.
3. Moderate Income Condominium or Planned Development Units. Designate at
least ten percent of the total units of a condominium project, as defined in Civil Code Section
1351(f), or planned development as defined in Civil Code Section 1351(k), or such other
percentage provided by law, as target units affordable to moderate income households.
4. Any Senior Housing Development.
5. Donation of land pursuant to Government Code Section 65915(h).
B. In determining the number of density bonus units to be granted pursuant to this
section, the maximum allowable residential density for the site shall be computed as follows:
1. Lower Income Household. The maximum allowable residential density for the
site shall be increased by twenty percent provided, however, that for each one percent increase
above ten percent in the percentage of units affordable to lower income households, the density
bonus shall be increased by 1.5 percent up to a maximum of thirty-five percent.
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2. Very Low Income Household. The maximum allowable residential density for
the site shall be increased by twenty percent provided, however, that for each one percent
increase above five percent in the percentage of units affordable to very low income
households, the density bonus shall be increased by 2.5 percent up to a maximum of thirty-five
percent.
3. Moderate Income Condominium or Planned Development. The maximum
allowable residential density for the site shall be increased by five percent provided, however,
that for each one percent increase above ten percent of the percentage of units affordable to
moderate income households, the density bonus shall be increased by one percent up to a
maximum of thirty-five percent.
4. Senior Housing Development. The maximum allowable residential density for
the site shall be increased by twenty percent.
5. Certain Donations of Land. When an applicant for a tentative subdivision map,
parcel map, or other residential development approval donates land to the city that satisfies the
requirements of Government Code Section 65915(h), and complies with all procedural
requirements of that subsection, including recordation of a deed restriction, then the maximum
allowable residential density for the site shall be increased by fifteen percent provided, however,
that for each one percent increase above the minimum percentage of land required to be
donated pursuant to Government Code Section 65915(h), the density bonus shall be increased
by one percent up to a maximum of thirty-five percent. This increase shall be in addition to any
increase required by Section 17.40.030A of this Chapter, up to a maximum combined density
increase of thirty-five percent if an applicant seeks both the increase required by this subsection
and by Section 17.40.030A.
All density calculations resulting in fractional units shall be rounded up to the
next whole number. The density bonus shall not be included when determining the percentage
of target units.. When calculating the required number of target units, any resulting fraction of
units shall be deleted.
C. Number of Incentives.
1. One density bonus and one incentive shall be provided to a developer who
agrees to construct at least ten percent of the total units for lower income households, five
percent of the total units for very low income households, or ten percent of units in a
condominium or planned development for moderate income households. A density bonus and
two incentives shall be provided to a developer who agrees to construct at least twenty percent
of the total units for lower income households, ten percent of the total units for very low income
households, or twenty percent of units in a condominium or planned development for moderate
income households. A density bonus and three incentives shall be provided to a developer who
agrees to construct at least thirty percent of the total units for lower income households, fifteen
percent of the total units for very low income households, or thirty percent of units in a
condominium or planned development for moderate income households. In cases where a
density increase of more than the amount specified in Section 17.40.030.6 is requested, the
density increase, if granted, shall be considered an additional incentive.
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2. In cases where the developer agrees to construct a housing development that
qualifies for a density bonus pursuant to Section 17.40.030A of this Chapter, that includes a
childcare facility as defined in Government Code Section 65915(i)(4), the developer shall be
entitled to an additional density bonus that is an amount of square feet of residential space
equal to or greater than the amount of square feet in the childcare facility; or an additional
incentive described in Section 17.40.040 of this Chapter, that contributes significantly to the
economic feasibility of the construction of the childcare facility. Any such childcare facility shall
comply with the following:
a. The childcare facility shall remain in operation for a period of time that is
as long or longer than the period of time during which the density bonus units are required to
remain affordable;
b. Of the children who attend the childcare facility, the children of very low
income households, lower income households, or families of moderate income shall equal a
percentage that is equal to or greater than the percentage of dwelling units that are required for
very low income households, lower income households, or families of moderate income,
pursuant to this chapter.
C. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City shall not be required to provide a
density bonus or incentive for a childcare facility when it is found, based upon substantial
evidence, that the city has adequate childcare facilities.
17.40.040 Types of bonuses and incentives allowed.
A. Density Bonus. The density bonus allowed by this chapter shall consist of those
density increases specified in Section 17.40.030, above the maximum residential density
applicable to the site as of the date of the project land use permit application. A single
development project shall not be granted more than one density bonus in compliance with this
chapter.
The City shall provide a density bonus and an additional incentive for qualified
developments, upon the written request of a developer unless the City makes the written
findings set forth in Government Code Section 65915(d)(1).
The development incentive granted shall contribute significantly to the economic
feasibility of providing the target units. Any applicant seeking a waiver or modification of
development or zoning standards shall show that such waiver or modification is necessary to
make the housing development economically feasible. This requirement may be satisfied by
reference to applicable sections of the housing element of the City's General Plan.
B. Other incentives. If requested by the applicant, a qualifying project shall be entitled
to at least one of the following incentives, unless the City makes the findings required by
Government Code Section 65915(d)(1):
1. Types of Incentives. The allocation of an additional incentive shall be
determined on a case-by-case basis. The additional incentive may include, but is not limited to
any of the following:
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a. A reduction in site development standards or a modification of the
requirements of this Development Code, which exceed the minimum building standards
provided in Part 2.5 (commencing with Section 18901) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety
Code. These may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:
• Reduced minimum lot sizes and/or dimensions.
• Reduced minimum lot setbacks.
• Reduced minimum outdoor and/or private outdoor open space.
• Increased maximum lot coverage.
• Increased maximum building height.
• Reduced on-site parking standards.
• Reduced minimum building separation requirements.
• Other site or construction conditions applicable to a residential
development.
b. Mixed use zoning to allow the housing development to include
nonresidential uses and/or allow the housing development within a nonresidential zone.
Approval of mixed use activities in conjunction with the housing development if other land uses
will reduce the cost of the housing development, and the other land uses are compatible with
the housing development and the existing or planned development in the area, and is consistent
with the General Plan.
C. Another regulatory incentive or concession proposed by the applicant and
agreed to by the City, that results in identifiable, financially sufficient, and actual cost reductions.
Permissible incentives include direct financial aid (e.g., redevelopment set-aside, Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding) in the form of a loan or a grant to subsidize or
provide low interest financing for on or off-site improvements, land, or construction costs.
d. A density bonus of more than thirty-five percent.
e. Waived, reduced or deferred plan check, construction permit and/or
development impact fees (e.g., capital facilities, park, traffic, etc.).
2. Requirements.
a. Economic feasibility. Any development incentive granted shall contribute
to the economic feasibility of providing the target units.
b. Waivers or modifications. An applicant seeking a waiver or modification
of development or zoning standards shall show that the waiver or modification is necessary to
make the housing development economically feasible assuming a reasonable rate of return
(e.g., at a minimum, an application shall include itemized accounting of projected costs and
revenues of the development).
C. Revenue. Project revenues shall include moneys from the sale or rental
of all units, including the density bonus units.
d. Costs. Projected costs:
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i. Shall not include the 'lost opportunity' cost of the target units (e.g.,
the amount that would have been generated had the target units been rented or sold at market
rate).
ii. May include items that are required solely because of the
inclusion of the density bonus units and would not have been required without the units.
17.40.050 Requirements for density bonus projects .
A. The entry into and execution of the Density Bonus Housing Agreement shall be a
condition of any application for a discretionary planning permit (e.g., tract maps, parcel maps,
site plans, planned development, or conditional use permits) for a housing development
proposed pursuant to this chapter. The agreement shall be recorded at the applicant's cost as a
restriction running with the land on the parcel or parcels on which the target units will be
constructed. The owner's obligation to maintain units as affordable housing shall be evidenced
in the Density Bonus Housing Agreement. The agreement shall indicate the household type,
number, location, size, and construction scheduling of all affordable units and any other
information required by the City to determine the applicant's compliance with this chapter
B. Target units shall remain restricted and affordable to the designated group 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), or
otherwise as provided by law.
C. In determining the maximum affordable rent or affordable sales price of target units
the following household and unit size assumptions shall be used, unless the housing
development is subject to different assumptions imposed by other governmental regulations:
SRO (residential Hotel) 75% of 1 person
unit
Studio I 1 person
1 bedroom- 2 persons
2 bedroom 3 persons
3 bedroom 14 persons
4 bedroom 16_persons
D. Those units targeted for lower income households shall be affordable at a rent that
does not exceed current Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income limits for lower
income households for the county, adjusted for household size.
E. Those units targeted for very low income households shall be affordable at a rent
that does not exceed current HUD income limits for very low income households for the county,
adjusted for household size.
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F. An applicant shall agree that the initial occupants of the moderate-income units in the
condominium project or in the planned development are persons and families of moderate
income, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50093. Upon resale, the seller of the unit
shall retain the value of any improvements, the down payment, and the seller's proportionate
share of appreciation. The City shall recapture its proportionate share of appreciation, which
shall then be used within three years for any of the purposes described in Health and Safety
Code Section 33334.2(e), that promote homeownership. For purposes of this subsection, the
City's proportionate share of appreciation shall be equal to the percentage by which the initial
sale price to the moderate-income household was less than the fair market value of the home at
the time of initial sale.
G. The owner shall submit annually, and within thirty days of occupancy of a target
rental unit, a certificate of compliance, which shall include the name, address, and income of
each tenant occupying the target unit.
H. The owner shall maintain and keep on file annual sworn and notarized income
statements and current tax returns for all tenants occupying the target rental units.
I. The owner shall provide to the City any additional information required by the City to
insure the long-term affordability of the target units by eligible households.
J. The City shall have the right to inspect the owner's project-related records at any
reasonable time and shall be entitled to audit the owner's records once a year.
K. The City may establish fees associated with the setting up and monitoring of target
units.
L. All for-sale target units shall be occupied by their purchasers; no renting or
subleasing shall be permitted.
17.40.060 Development standards.
A. Target units shall be constructed concurrently with non-restricted units unless both
the City and the applicant agree within the Density Bonus Housing Agreement to an alternative
schedule for development.
B. Target units shall be built on-site wherever possible and when practical, be dispersed
within the housing development. Where feasible, the number of bedrooms of the target units
shall be equivalent to the bedroom mix of the non-target units of the housing development,
except that the developer may include a higher proportion of target units with more bedrooms.
The design and appearance of the target units shall be compatible with the design of the total
housing development. All housing developments shall comply with all applicable development
standards, except those standards, which may be modified as provided by this chapter.
Deviations from these provisions may only be permitted as part of an approved Density Bonus
Housing Agreement.
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C. Circumstances may arise in which the public interest would be served by allowing
some or all of the target units associated with one housing development to be produced and
operated at an alternative development site. Where the applicant and the City form an
agreement, the resulting linked developments shall be considered a single housing
development for purposes of this chapter. Under these circumstances, the applicant shall be
subject to the same requirements of this chapter for the target units to be provided on the
alternative site.
D. Special parking requirements. Upon request of the developer of a housing
development qualifying for a density bonus pursuant to this chapter, the City shall permit
vehicular parking ratios, inclusive of handicapped and guest parking, in accordance with the
following standards:
1. 0-1 bedrooms: One on-site parking space.
2. 2-3 bedrooms: Two on-site parking spaces.
3. 4 or more bedrooms: Two and one-half parking spaces.
If the total number of parking spaces required for a housing development is other
than a whole number, the number shall be rounded up to the next whole number. For purposes
of this subsection, a housing development may provide 'on-site parking' through tandem parking
or uncovered parking, but not through on-street parking.
17.40.070 Processing of density bonus requests.
An application for a Density Bonus Housing Agreement pursuant to this chapter shall be
processed as part of the application for a housing development. An application for a housing
development shall not be determined 'complete' for purposes of Government Code Section
65920, et seq., unless and until the City Council has given preliminary approval of the form and
content of a Density Bonus Housing Agreement, which complies with the provisions of this
chapter. The process for obtaining preliminary approval of the Density Bonus Housing
Agreement, shall be as follows:
A. Filing. An applicant proposing a housing development pursuant to this chapter shall
submit an application for a Density Bonus Housing Agreement as part of the submittal of any
formal request for approval of a housing development. The application, whether a pre-
application or a formal application, shall include:
1. A brief description of the proposed housing development, including the total
number of units, target units, and density bonus units proposed;
2. The zoning and general plan designations and assessor's parcel number(s) of
the project site;
3. A vicinity map and preliminary site plan, drawn to scale, including building
footprints, driveways, and parking layout; and
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4. If an additional incentive is requested, a description of why the additional
incentive is necessary to provide the target units.
B. Review of Density Bonus Request.
1. Within ninety days of receipt of the application for a Density Bonus Housing
Agreement and a housing development, the City shall provide to an applicant a letter, which
identifies project issues of concern, and the procedures for compliance with this chapter.
2. If additional incentives are requested, the City Planner shall inform the
applicant that the requested additional incentives shall or shall not be recommended for
consideration with the proposed housing development, or that alternative or modified additional
incentives shall be recommended for consideration in lieu of the requested additional incentives.
If the City Planner recommends alternative or modified incentives, the recommendation shall
establish how the alternative or modified incentives can be expected to have an equivalent
affordability effect as the requested incentives.
17.40.080 Density bonus housing agreement.
A. The terms of the draft Density Bonus Housing Agreement (the `agreement') shall be
reviewed and revised as appropriate by the City Planner and the City Attorney who shall
formulate a recommendation to the Planning Commission for review and the City Council for
final approval.
B. Following execution of the agreement by the applicant and the City, the completed
agreement, or memorandum thereof, shall be recorded. The conditions contained in the
agreement shall be filed and recorded on the parcel or parcels designated for the construction
of target units as a condition of final map approval, or, where a map is not being processed,
prior to issuance of building permits for such parcels or units. The agreement shall be binding
upon all future owners and successors in interest for this property, which is the subject of the
housing development application.
C. At a minimum, the Agreement shall include the following:
1. The total number of units proposed within the housing development, including
the number of target units;
2. A description of the household income group to be accommodated by the
housing development, and the standards for determining the corresponding affordable rent or
affordable sales price and housing cost;
3. The location, unit sizes (square feet), and number of bedrooms of target units;
4. Tenure of use restrictions for target units of at least thirty years;
5. A schedule for completion and occupancy of target units;
6. A description of any additional incentive being provided by the city;
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7. A description of remedies for breach of the agreement by either party (the City
may identify tenants or qualified purchasers as third party beneficiaries under the agreement);
and
8. Other provisions to ensure implementation and compliance with this chapter.
D. In the case of for-sale housing developments, the agreement shall provide for the
following conditions governing the initial sale and use of target units during the applicable use
restriction period:
1. Target units shall, upon initial sale, be sold to and occupied by eligible very low,
lower income, or, in the case of a condominium or planned development, moderate income
households at an affordable sales price and housing cost, or to qualified senior citizen residents
(i.e., maintained as senior citizen housing).
2. The initial purchaser of each target unit shall execute an instrument or
agreement, approved by the City Attorney, restricting the sale of the target unit in accordance
with this chapter during the applicable use restriction period. Such instrument or agreement
shall be recorded against the parcel containing the target unit and shall contain provisions as
the City may require to ensure continued compliance with this chapter and the State density
bonus law.
E. In the case of rental housing developments, the agreement shall provide for the
following conditions governing the use of target units during the use restriction period:
1. The rules and procedures for qualifying tenants, establishing affordable rent,
filling vacancies and the proper management and maintenance of target units for qualified
tenants;
2. Provisions requiring owners to verify tenant incomes and maintain books and
records to demonstrate compliance with this chapter; and
3. Provisions requiring owners to submit an annual report to the City, which
includes the name, address and income of each person occupying target units, and which
identifies the bedroom size and monthly rent or cost of each target unit.
17.40.090 Changes in State density bonus laws.
It is the intent of the City Council that the provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted so as to
fulfill the requirements of Government Code Section 65915 et seq., notwithstanding changes in
State laws revising percentages, numerical thresholds and/or other standards applicable to the
granting of density bonuses or related incentives that may occur after the effective date of this
chapter. Accordingly, it is the further intent of the City Council that any such changed
percentages, numerical thresholds or other standards shall be deemed to supersede and
govern any conflicting percentages, numerical thresholds or other standards contained in this
chapter, to the maximum extent permitted by law.
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CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO
DRC2005-00639-CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Section 5. Severability. The City Council declares that should any provision, section,
paragraph, sentence, or word of this Ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final
court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the
remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of this Ordinance shall remain
in full force and effect.
Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2005.
Mayor
I, Debra Adams, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga held on the day of 2005, and was finally passed at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the day of
2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
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