The number of incentives or concessions to which a project is entitled is based on the percentage of affordable units set aside. Policy 1.3: Coordinate with the private sector in the development of housing for low and moderate income households and those with special needs. %%EOF Required Submission of Pro Formas. Ben Saltsman Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7480,[email protected]) These practices can lead to inconsistencies between state law and local ordinances. A project is eligible for one or more incentives, depending on the amount of affordable units that have been set aside for very low, lower, or moderate income households. 0000009728 00000 n 0000009519 00000 n Affordable Housing Incentive Guidelines (2005) All Rights Reserved. App. 0000000016 00000 n AB2345 is modeled after the City of San Diegos Affordable Homes Bonus Program, and is intended to be another tool to address the states ongoing housing crisis. 0000001968 00000 n No CEQA review is conducted; however, all other LAMC-required processes and procedures, including those for notification and appeals are required. AB 2345 also reduces the parking requirements for many projects located near accessible major transit stops. 0000003129 00000 n 0000004758 00000 n 0000010840 00000 n The court found that a City of Los Angeles ordinance requiring density bonus applicants to submit information to show incentives and concessions are needed to make the project economically feasible was preempted by state density bonus law because the requirement was based on a former version of the law that has since been revised. Subdivision 25 of Subsection A of Section 12.22 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to read: 25. 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. [1] The Citys density bonus law implementation ordinance has lists of pre-approved density bonus law waivers and incentives. 0000010770 00000 n 0000004022 00000 n Code (LAMC), 12.22-A.25.g.3.i.a [emphasis added].) AB 2501 clarified that under density bonus law, [a] local government shall not condition the submission, review or approval of an application pursuant to this chapter on the preparation of an additional report or study that is not otherwise required by state law, including this section. (Gov. Please click here to read or print the 2021 Guide. According to ZIMAS, the project is not located on a substandard street in a Hillside area The Court next determined that while AB 2501 prohibited a municipality from requiring an additional report or study that is not otherwise required by state law, AB 2501 did not prohibit a municipality from requesting or considering information relevant to cost reductions. The Los Angeles City Planning Commission approved a mixed-used development that qualified for increased building density under the density bonus law due to its inclusion of low-income housing. SB 728 allows developers in for-sale density bonus housing developments to sell affordable units to nonprofit housing corporations instead of selling the units directly to a low or moderate income homebuyer. 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. Privacy Statement. In early 2008, their decisions came under attack in two lawsuits that focused on the city's effort to exempt from environmental review outsize projects that applied for the "density bonus . (i.e. For additional information on these recent changes to the Density Bonus Law, please contact any member of the firms Real Estate or Land Use practice groups, or the following authors: Doug Champion Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7128,[email protected]) Please send website questions and comments to [email protected]. (Schreiber, supra, 69 Cal.App.5th at pp. 0000003255 00000 n 76 48 As discussed below, Schreiber v. City of Los Angeles (2021) 69 Cal.App.5th 549, resolved such an inconsistency, holding that a local implementation ordinance is preempted to the extent that the implementation ordinance imposes application requirements that exceed those required under density bonus law. Court of Appeal Upholds the Project Approval. trailer An applicant may apply for one or more "incentives" for density bonus projects, between one and four, depending upon the number of affordable units in the project - to reduce affordable housing costs. Send to Friend; . AqL4.:h\>3u|gqA j8h\>A 'q54.p|OH4.F&. State Density Bonus Law (2021): SB 290, SB 728, AB 634 Parking requirements for projects with at least 11% very low income or at least 20% lower income units, which are located within mile from an accessible major transit stop, are reduced from space per bedroom to space per unit. A reduction in site development standards or a modification of zoning or architectural design requirements that exceed minimum building standards approved by the California Building Standards Commission (. 0000013117 00000 n 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& You can download Adobe Reader by clicking this link. 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. 0000013527 00000 n |\+@cq 4& 0000001256 00000 n All Rights Reserved. d\a0ol;-` `7 This is Part 2 of a five-part series by Urban One, which outlines recommendations and proposals for improving the California/Los Angeles density bonus program.Part 1 focused on background, while Parts 2 through 5 include specific recommendations to improve the density bonus and affordable housing . <<8289CFA474293447AEFCA18F7AC1C4B5>]>> i()P!.udCc:E6"EUU(#\PLB\4(%@f.~h.;.p>+}>u'flGwdu}L^,tX6fEc1>tT3c2n4g&'\'M]wW ^qqnvx_geV. Amy Forbes - Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7151, [email protected]) Ben Saltsman - Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7480, [email protected]) . . Incentives include, but are not limited to: reduced setbacks; increased height limit; and reduced lot size requirements. $AsNO;/hemQ!C'Qu}Zk^U!]MlGATt{ E=s/\TXR*-+~f~q /^ebj73 All rights reserved. 0000009345 00000 n 0000008950 00000 n An ordinance amending Sections 12.22, 12.24, 14.00 and 19.01 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to implement a Density Bonus program, as required by State law. 0000005253 00000 n For more information please refer to our Privacy Policy. hbbd`b`eb``b`> S@x|o ?OLyLLL Clarifies that for purposes of qualifying for a density bonus, affordable units for very low or lower income households can be either rental or for-sale units. 0000011691 00000 n xb```a``Uc`c`H @16,p5 B?,\+~?f}7#ObL$( 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. 0000012501 00000 n this website you agree to the use of cookies. AB2345 amends these parking ratios to decrease requirements for two and three bedroom units, as shown in the table below. 0000005586 00000 n According to the Court, both density bonus law and the Citys implementation ordinance place the burden of proof on the City to overcome the presumption that the incentive would result in cost reductions. 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 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. The amount of density bonus required to be given under Californias Density Bonus Law is set on a sliding scale based on the percentage of affordable units provided. Part 1 focused on background, while Parts 2 through 5 include specific recommendations to . Along with the Citys Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Incentive Program, the Density Bonus Program is Los Angeless biggest driver in producing mixed-income and 100% affordable housing. 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. 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 No CEQA review is conducted. AB 602 by Assemblymember Tim Grayson (D-Concord) - Development fees: impact fee nexus study. 0000012326 00000 n These changes are outlined below and incorporated into our refreshed 2022 update of our Guide to the California Density Bonus Law. 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. The local approving government has the burden of proof in defending the denial of a requested concession or incentive. Local governments may no longer impose any parking requirements for (1) 100% affordable housing projects located within mile from an accessible major transit stop and (2) 100% affordable senior housing projects that either offer paratransit service or are located within mile from an accessible major transit stop. 0000010310 00000 n Schreiber concerns a project in the City of Los Angeles (City) that requested off-menu[1] incentives[2] afforded by density bonus law. Density Bonus Law Impacts and Schreiber v. City of Los Angeles. Many of our documents are in PDF format. AB 634 by Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo (D-Los Angeles) - Density Bonus Law: affordability restrictions. For more information please refer to our Privacy Policy. Building a Better Density Bonus, Part 3: Leveraging Public Funds to Maximize Private Investment. Levels of bonus density between thirty-five percent (35%) and fifty percent (50%) are granted on a sliding scale. Effective September 22, 2017 . However, these local ordinances cannot impose affordability periods of more than 55 years in developments financed with low income housing tax credits. 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. 0000004181 00000 n 0000004605 00000 n These projects receive a Letter of Determination describing the approved project and any applicable conditions of approval. $2,000,000. `kj6`=$LL9m50~=3jptv^xxx[xH0#h afMg tsP@tEf(!G,B{e*h$&G$#iIa)Y( : 0b0#A Density Bonus Policy 0000010946 00000 n (65915, subd. 733 0 obj <> endobj 0000012501 00000 n 0000003255 00000 n City of Los Angeles (2021) 69 Cal.App.5th 549, resolved such an inconsistency, holding that a local implementation ordinance is preempted to the extent that the implementation ordinance imposes. information to improve the functionality and analytical performance of the website. trailer 0000013527 00000 n The Commission also granted the developers various incentives and waivers under the city ordinance implementing the state density bonus law. 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. In 2017, Assembly Bill No. 0000008950 00000 n THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. %PDF-1.5 % information to improve the functionality and analytical performance of the website. Department Memorandums %%EOF Subdivision 25 of Subsection A of Section 12.22 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to read: 25. These legislative changes are outlined below and incorporated into the 2021 update of our Guide to the California Density Bonus Law. Density Bonus serves as a local incentive program, and is designed to encourage the production of on-site affordable housing in neighborhoods where multi-family zoning is allowed. 0000012780 00000 n 0000007824 00000 n 0000011464 00000 n 0000013708 00000 n Terms under which this service is provided to you. This is Part 4 of a five-part series by Urban One, which outlines recommendations and proposals for improving the California/Los Angeles density bonus program. 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& Further, as localities continue to adopt inclusionary housing requirements, it is important to note that units required pursuant to a local inclusionary zoning ordinance also qualify as affordable units for purposes of meeting the requirements on the Density Bonus Law. Parking Reductions. Furthermore, the Countys Density Bonus Ordinance provides waivers or modifications to development standards, requests for incentives that do not meet the States criteria for qualified affordable housing developments, and up to a 50% density bonus for senior citizen housing developments through a Discretionary Housing Permit. Many of our documents are in PDF format. 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. }k9/?NE2o,):k;U+"-;Nll,s%4'UMf,Cxpfe4=hS\}5qc_,W_lc.tqC]9~g\5Y_k]|l]A2Gwu43eg Privacy Statement. has been a mechanism to encourage developers to incorporate affordable units within a residential project in exchange for density bonuses and relief from other base development standards. $8,950,000. Californias Density Bonus Law provides housing developers with tools to encourage the development of much needed affordable and senior housing. AB 634 allows a local government to adopt an ordinance requiring an affordability period of more than 55 years in density bonus housing projects. (0[yd JivE!X$~{E4tp{ !vI H*9&> 0000014725 00000 n SB 290 makes several changes to density bonus law, including: Sale of Affordable Units to Nonprofit Corporations. 0000004426 00000 n . AB2345 amends the Density Bonus Law to decrease the set aside requirement for low income households as shown in the table below. hL 0UADCB~87(c}K$qmg~wv/>J2EP 3117 Bagley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034. The legislation does not modify the 80% density bonus required to be provided to completely affordable projects. %PDF-1.6 % to Los Angeles Municipal Code 12.22 A.31 . 0000001945 00000 n To be eligible for the development bonus, at least 30% of the housing units must be restricted to lower income residents or 15% of the housing units must be restricted to very low income residents. /z!rq=_4k!%^@f2 [email protected]"kS:_DAh5|M R'+oCxM/w`pc"w+htt4aAVLZ#%\8:P@[ZXX!p41))0--DAAaccdaBFAALh"`(v90fFu5D)dqP @3 H[vxbLoz3,dhg0CQaYL2,eX0v- c\o3\` A project requesting only a density bonus up to 35%, and/or reduced parking as specified by State Density Bonus law or LAMC12.22 A.25, is considered by-right and reviewed through a ministerial building permit process. %%EOF 0000002753 00000 n %%EOF 76 0 obj <> endobj AB 571 prohibits local governments from charging affordable housing impact fees, including inclusionary zoning fees and in-lieu fees, against affordable units in density bonus housing developments. Before 2021, the maximum density bonus was 35% for housing projects which included either 11% very low income units, 20% lower income units, or 40% moderate income units. Density bonuses and incentives, consistent with the State Density Bonus Law, can be requested through an Administrative Housing Permit. Code, 65915, subd. The Density Bonus Law allows qualifying developers, as a matter of right, to obtain lower parking space requirements than what would otherwise be required by local government standards. Share. 0 A project requesting on-menu incentives, as outlined in LAMC12.22 A.25, is processed by City Planning through a ministerial review process. AB 2345 lowers the required percentage of lower income units required to obtain multiple incentives and concessions. 0000002030 00000 n 0000002251 00000 n Department of Regional Planning, Community Development Commission. 0000010946 00000 n To the extent the local ordinance requires an applicant to do more than density bonus law, it is preempted. As discussed below, Schreiber v. City of Los Angeles (2021)69 Cal.App.5th 549, resolved such an inconsistency, holding that a local implementation ordinance is preempted to the extent that the implementation ordinance imposes application requirements that exceed those required under density bonus law. 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 123 0 obj<>stream Incentives and Concessions. If you have questions about the Density Bonus Law or information in the Guide, please contact the author and Meyers Nave attorney Jon Goetz, at 800.464.3559 or [email protected]. Density bonuses and incentives, consistent with the State Density Bonus Law, can be requested through an Administrative Housing Permit. 0000005981 00000 n Amy Forbes Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7151, [email protected]) 0000005512 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. 0000005421 00000 n 76 48 0000000852 00000 n hb```f``Y AcSh$v!+[^{KIs%~Ye.T1kFvB*.@|``@lV' 2#n3. DENSITY BONUS/AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES COMPLIANCE FINDINGS Pursuant to Section 12.22-A,25(c) of the LAMC, the Director shall approve a density . This website uses cookies that only record anonymous statistical data not individually identifiable personal Bigger Density Bonus. F: (213) 626-0434TDD: (213) 617-2292, Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning, Historical Landmarks and Records Commission, County Prequalified Environmental Consultant List, A-NET Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) Viewer, SMMLCP-NET Santa Monica Mountains Local Coastal Program, Santa Monica Mountains North Area Resources Web App, Z-NET Find Your Zoning and Verify Jurisdiction. Rather, the City was required only to disapprove the requested incentives if it could make a negative finding that the incentives would not result in cost reductions. 0000014725 00000 n The city of Los Angeles spearheaded the request for that exemption in recognition of its . 0000007998 00000 n 0000070100 00000 n 227 0 obj <>stream 0000004323 00000 n The nonprofit housing corporation must then sell each home to a lower income buyer subject to affordability requirements with a term of at least 45 years, an equity sharing agreement, and a repurchase option in favor of the nonprofit corporation. Continue to promote the County Density Bonus Program to developers through the dissemination of brochures, presentations and web postings on the DRP web site, and by offering technical assistance to the public. AB 571 by Assemblymember Chad Mayes (I-Rancho Mirage) - Planning and zoning: density bonuses: affordable housing. Page 2 . 0000002922 00000 n 0000011960 00000 n 5th (2021). Discretionary Review PYthdd1]4Wme di9r%4FincWzbfx|fkXl[T|u>y]YkED+L6b5H 0000011960 00000 n (Affordable units for moderate income households still must be for-sale units and may not be rental units). Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 2023. startxref /z!rq=_4k!%^@f2 [email protected]"kS:_DAh5|M R'+oCxM/w`pc"w+htt4aAVLZ#%\8:P@[ZXX!p41))0--DAAaccdaBFAALh"`(v90fFu5D)dqP @3 H[vxbLoz3,dhg0CQaYL2,eX0v- c\o3\` xref 0000000016 00000 n In addition to an increase in density, the Countys Density Bonus Ordinance offers a variety of incentives. 0000004758 00000 n 0000009113 00000 n 0000002753 00000 n Overlay Zone or on the City of Los Angeles list of Historical-Cultural Monuments. 0000009760 00000 n The primary take-away from this case is to always check a density bonus local implementation ordinance against state law. Limits on Impact Fees. AB 2345 increased the top range of the density bonus to 50% for housing projects with 15% very low income units, 24% lower income units, or 44% moderate income units. 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. {O0sl3$'Kn&Bj&| aQl%i+sLmO_Y{U\nUuJ*]tE@I0-$bO,|\]'n " 5`y7O=,#8I Sitting on an approximately 14,029 square foot, corner lot with an LAC2 Zoning and TIER 3 TOC density bonus (to be verified by potential buyers) this offering . Effective as of January1, 2021, Assembly Bill2345 (AB2345) amends the Density Bonus Law to expand and enhance development incentives for projects with affordable and senior housing components. Theory: Could Parking Reform Undermine the Density Bonus Law? Incentives & Concessions; Parking; Qualifying Units. 0000012814 00000 n 0000008271 00000 n 0000010660 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 These incentives apply to projects that seek a limited increase in allowed height, floor area, and lot coverage, along with reductions to yard/setback, open space, and lot width requirements. Density Bonus is a State-mandated incentive program that allows qualifying residential projects to construct additional housing, in exchange for setting aside a percentage of those units as restricted affordable. Attorney Advertising: The enclosed materials have been prepared for general informational purposes only and are not intended as legal advice. hDj:.XpD$P 0000005623 00000 n THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. 2501 (AB 2501) went into effect. Subdivision 25 of Subsection A of Section 12.22 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to read: 25. 0000001414 00000 n 0000012746 00000 n 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. 0000004022 00000 n (Schreiber v. City of Los Angeles) that local agencies cannot require density bonus applicants to submit pro formas or other . Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Plan to construct a new 3-story, 17-unit, 23,134 square-foot residential building, featuring two affordable units restricted to very-low income households with a one-level subterranean parking garage including 38 parking spaces. tPxd?.KM.1 alc{0! To download the Guide, please click here. endstream endobj 737 0 obj <>stream In addition to the incentives and concessions summarized above, a local government is prohibited from applying any development standard that would physically preclude construction of the development with the density bonus and incentives and concessions to which the project is entitled. To get the full 35 percent density bonus the developer would need to set aside 11 percent of the units for very-low income residents (up to 50 percent of Area Median Income, or around $33,000 for a four-person household) or 20 percent for low income residents (50 to 80 percent AMI), for a duration of at least 55 years. <<8289CFA474293447AEFCA18F7AC1C4B5>]>> Gibson Dunns lawyers are available to assist with any questions you may have regarding these issues. The vast majority of jurisdictions in Los Angeles County do not have any renter protection measures (such as rent stabilization). Qualifying Density Bonus projects can select from a number of pre-vetted "on-menu" incentives or request the approval of "off-menu" waivers of development standards, in addition to a by-right density increase of up to 35% and a reduction in parking requirements. 0000006484 00000 n 0000011691 00000 n <]/Prev 129846/XRefStm 1236>> 0000002251 00000 n Density Bonus Ordinance | DRP Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning Online Appointment Now Available! (a)(2).) 0000012594 00000 n endstream endobj 734 0 obj <> endobj 735 0 obj <>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 736 0 obj <>stream Lauren Traina Los Angeles ( +1 213-229-7951, [email protected]) To be eligible for the maximum bonus, a project must set aside at least (i)fifteen percent (15%) of total units for very low income households, (ii)twenty-four percent (24%) of total units for low income households, or (iii) forty-four percent (44%) of for-sale units for moderate income households. 2023 Meyers Nave, A Professional Corporation, Diversity Fellowship Program for 1L Students, Energy, Public Power and Telecommunications, Los Angeles Business Journal Names Amrit Kulkarni to 2023 List of Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys, Meyers Nave Elevates Richard D. 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