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City of Los Angeles. trailer 0000004758 00000 n 0000012780 00000 n Home Find Answers Contact DRP Board of Supervisors Regional Planning Commission Airport Land Use Commission Hearing Officer Hearing Examiner Historical Landmarks and Records Commission Public Meeting All Advisory Committees Contact DRP For more information please refer to our Privacy Policy. 0000006484 00000 n Part 1 focused on background, while Parts 2 through 5 include specific recommendations to improve the density bonus and affordable housing provision throughout the region. 0000004181 00000 n 0000003255 00000 n In 2018, the City Planning Commission approved the project, including the applicants request for off-menu incentives, finding that the record did not contain substantial evidence that would allow the City Planning Commission to deny the incentives. 0000009519 00000 n Read up on housing activity and trends across the City. |\+@cq 4& qU)Yw|e9ls37^X83!\oGe6r8aeX$PwK tQGyy"W^ssC). The California Legislature continues to refine the Density Bonus Law over the past year, with new legislation taking effect on January 1 of this year providing additional flexibility to developers in meeting requirements for a density bonus. 0000008950 00000 n endstream endobj 77 0 obj<> endobj 78 0 obj<>/Font 80 0 R/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]>>/Type/Page>> endobj 79 0 obj[] endobj 80 0 obj<> endobj 81 0 obj<> endobj 82 0 obj<> endobj 83 0 obj[278 355 556 889 191 333 333 389 278 333 278 278 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 278 278 667 667 722 722 667 611 778 722 278 667 556 833 722 778 667 778 722 667 611 722 667 944 667 667 611 556 556 556 500 556 556 278 556 556 222 222 500 222 833 556 556 556 556 333 500 278 556 500 722 500 500 500 584 556 350] endobj 84 0 obj<>stream Code, 65915) requires local jurisdictions to adopt an implementation ordinance to ensure compliance with it. Parking Reductions. endstream endobj 738 0 obj <>stream Under the Citys density bonus law implementation ordinance, where an applicant requests an off-menu incentive, the Citys implementation ordinance states that an applicants request shall include a pro forma or other documentation to show that the waiver or modification of any development standard(s) are needed in order to make the [projects affordable housing units] economically feasible. (L.A. Mun. 0000004605 00000 n 0000005512 00000 n An appellate court ruled in 2021 that local agencies cannot require density bonus applicants to submit pro formas or other documentation required to prove that requested incentives and concessions are necessary to make the housing development financially feasible. The nonprofit corporation may be permitted by the local agency to retain the initial subsidy and share of appreciation which is produced from the resale of the affordable unit, so long as the funds are used to promote homeownership for lower income households within the jurisdiction of the local agency. 0 %PDF-1.6 % Density Bonus Policy The vast majority of jurisdictions in Los Angeles County do not have any renter protection measures (such as rent stabilization). AB 571 by Assemblymember Chad Mayes (I-Rancho Mirage) - Planning and zoning: density bonuses: affordable housing. Where appropriate, promote such development through incentives. 0000002030 00000 n No CEQA review is conducted. 0000000852 00000 n Density bonuses and incentives, consistent with the State Density Bonus Law, can be requested through an Administrative Housing Permit. Schreiber v. City of Los Angeles, 69 Cal. 0000004323 00000 n 752 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<8AA2F0F555E3E7428881B3A6A1ED63C2>]/Index[733 22]/Info 732 0 R/Length 89/Prev 467624/Root 734 0 R/Size 755/Type/XRef/W[1 2 0]>>stream AB 2345 amends the Density Bonus Law to increase the maximum density bonus from thirty-five percent (35%) to fifty percent (50%). Page 2 . 0000010946 00000 n State Density Bonus Law (2020): SB 35 + AB 2162 0000008761 00000 n startxref California Government Code Section 65943 to the Los Angeles City Planning Department on or after January 1, 2020, and requires a discretionary entitlement process with CPD. 0 Along with the City's Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Incentive Program, the Density Bonus Program is Los Angeles's biggest driver in producing mixed-income and 100% affordable housing. Part 1 focused on background, while Parts 2 through 5 include specific recommendations to . Legislative Change Increases Density Bonus Amount and Parking Benefits. (i.e. The density bonus law, enacted in 1979, incentivizes developers to construct more affordable housing by providing density bonuses for projects that incorporate on-site affordable units or donate qualifying land for the construction of affordable units. Amy Forbes Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7151, aforbes@gibsondunn.com) These determinations may not be appealed after the CPC acts. State Density Bonus Law: AB 2501, AB 2556, AB 2442, AB 1934 (2017) In addition to the density bonus, developers of affordable projects are entitled to one or more incentives or concessions from the local jurisdiction to assist in the construction of the project, with the number based on the percentage of affordable units in the project. 0000009728 00000 n 0000010660 00000 n Subdivision 25 of Subsection A of Section 12.22 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to read: 25. AB 2345 lowers the required percentage of lower income units required to obtain multiple incentives and concessions. [1] The Citys density bonus law implementation ordinance has lists of pre-approved density bonus law waivers and incentives. Theory: Could Parking Reform Undermine the Density Bonus Law? Prior to 2021, the Density Bonus Law permitted a maximum density bonus of thirty-five percent (35%) for a housing development in which (a) at least eleven percent (11%) of the total units are for very low income households, (b) at least twenty percent (20%) of the total units are for low income households, or (c) at least forty percent (40%) of the total for-sale units are for moderate income households. seek and receive a density or development bonus under the provisions of California Government Code Section 65915 (state Density Bonus law) or any other State or local 0000010840 00000 n Rendering of TCA Architect's Camden Glendale apartments, which received a 32.5% density bonus. `kj6`=$LL9m50~=3jptv^xxx[xH0#h afMg tsP@tEf(!G,B{e*h$&G$#iIa)Y( : 0b0#A 0000010310 00000 n 0000001581 00000 n By using this site, you agree to our updated Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. x]nP}$t9A,z>A,rYtHx[=8S6z_S{//_o2~_o{s}:{].fnSTNiS^/mWv|,i:Z60_r^mQV(+5e,b*(RX%TY%U6,,(*e(Je9Tc%KhiE*Z:*b1hL>%hL>F a154&c|+4& 0000007824 00000 n 50% Density Bonus (DB50). This change results in a significant reduction in required parking for transit-adjacent density bonus housing projects that include units with two or more bedrooms. 0000002233 00000 n 0000011960 00000 n Provides parking standards of one-half space per bedroom for housing developments which include at least 40% moderate income units that are located within a half mile of a major transit stop. No CEQA review is conducted; however, all other LAMC-required processes and procedures, including those for notification and appeals are required. 0000010310 00000 n 0 However, local agencies can require applicants to show that requested incentives and concessions will result in cost reductions for the project. If you have questions about the Density Bonus Law or information in the Guide, please contact the author of the Guide, Meyers Nave Senior Of Counsel Jon Goetz, at 800.464.3559 or jgoetz@meyersnave.com. App. Limits on Impact Fees. These guidelines describe the density bonus provisions and qualifying criteria, the incentives available to qualifying projects, and the procedures whereby projects may apply for a bonus and incentives. 0 Prior to 2021, the Density Bonus Law permitted a maximum density bonus of thirty-five percent (35%) for a housing development in which (a) at least eleven percent (11%) of the total units are for very low income households, (b) at least twenty percent (20%) of the total units are for low income households, or (c) at least forty percent (40%) of Some local jurisdictions adopt implementation ordinances that modify or add to the requirements of density bonus law, and many jurisdictions fail to update their implementation ordinances when density bonus law is amended. 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Terms under which this service is provided to you. 0000010946 00000 n AqL4.:h\>3u|gqA j8h\>A 'q54.p|OH4.F&. . 0000001256 00000 n 0000012814 00000 n Any other regulatory incentives or concessions that would result in identifiable and actual cost reductions. xb```a``Uc`c`H @16,p5 B?,\+~?f}7#ObL$( 0000005981 00000 n State Density Bonus Law (2021): SB 290, SB 728, AB 634 Required Submission of Pro Formas. Further, the Density Bonus Law provides that, upon a developers request, a locality must utilize state-mandated parking ratios (inclusive of handicapped and guest parking) for qualifying projects. 0000004181 00000 n An ordinance amending Sections 12.22, 12.24, 14.00 and 19.01 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to implement a Density Bonus program, as required by State law. Before 2021, developers of density bonus projects were automatically entitled to obtain parking requirements of two spaces for two and three bedroom homes by requesting that standard, but AB 2345 lowers this standard to one and one-half spaces for two and three bedroom homes. Both the state Density Bonus Law and the Los Angeles Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) program offer market rate developers an array of regulatory concessions in exchange for setting After noting that no law required the City to make evidentiary findings regarding cost reductions, the Court found that the projects financial feasibility analysis contained in the projects application nonetheless was sufficient substantial evidence showing that the incentives would result in cost reductions. information to improve the functionality and analytical performance of the website. 201 0 obj <> endobj 0000010770 00000 n Policy 1.3: Coordinate with the private sector in the development of housing for low and moderate income households and those with special needs. Higher Density Bonus For housing projects where all units are affordable to low and very low income residents, AB 1763 more than doubles the density bonus to 80%. %PDF-1.5 % This is Part 3 of a five-part series by Urban One, which outlines recommendations and proposals for improving the California/Los Angeles density bonus program. 0000001414 00000 n hb```f``Y AcSh$v!+[^{KIs%~Ye.T1kFvB*.@|``@lV' 2#n3. 0000012780 00000 n trailer Unlike the primary Density Bonus Law, there is no fixed amount of increased density awarded to the developer. DENSITY BONUS/AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES COMPLIANCE FINDINGS Pursuant to Section 12.22-A,25(c) of the LAMC, the Director shall approve a density . . 0000005253 00000 n Homes similar to 6208--6212 West Blvd are listed between $895K to $8,950K at an average of $960 per square foot. Density bonus ordinance: Density bonuses allow developers of market-rate housing to build higher-density housing, in exchange for having a certain portion of their units offered at affordable prices. /z!rq=_4k!%^@f2 e@C.C"kS:_DAh5|M R'+oCxM/w`pc"w+htt4aAVLZ#%\8:P@[ZXX!p41))0--DAAaccdaBFAALh"`(v90fFu5D)dqP @3 H[vxbLoz3,dhg0CQaYL2,eX0v- c\o3\` 0000007530 00000 n In addition to an increase in density, the Countys Density Bonus Ordinance offers a variety of incentives. 0000011960 00000 n PYthdd1]4Wme di9r%4FincWzbfx|fkXl[T|u>y]YkED+L6b5H In addition to the density bonuses outlined above, projects satisfying the requirements of the Density Bonus Law are entitled to one or more development incentives or concessions that will result in identifiable and actual cost reductions to provide for affordable housing costs, so long as the incentive or concession will not have specific unmitigable adverse impacts upon public health and safety, the physical environment or on historic properties, and the incentive or concession is not contrary to state or federal law. 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