hb```f``Y AcSh$v!+[^{KIs%~Ye.T1kFvB*.@|``@lV' 2#n3. AqL4.:h\>3u|gqA j8h\>A 'q54.p|OH4.F&. The Court then turned to the neighbors claim that the administrative record did not contain substantial evidence supporting the Citys approval of the project. 0000003255 00000 n The nonprofit corporation may be permitted by the local agency to retain the initial subsidy and share of appreciation which is produced from the resale of the affordable unit, so long as the funds are used to promote homeownership for lower income households within the jurisdiction of the local agency. (a).) AB 2345 increased the top range of the density bonus to 50% for housing projects with 15% very low income units, 24% lower income units, or 44% moderate income units. {O0sl3$'Kn&Bj&| aQl%i+sLmO_Y{U\nUuJ*]tE@I0-$bO,|\]'n " 5`y7O=,#8I 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. 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. Overlay Zone or on the City of Los Angeles list of Historical-Cultural Monuments. 0000072751 00000 n 0000070100 00000 n Schreiber v. City of Los Angeles, 69 Cal. 0 0000011960 00000 n The Rezoning Program includes a potential update of the City's Density Bonus ordinance to allow for up to 50% density increases citywide in exchange for the maximum amount of affordable housing economically feasible (as determined by an upcoming feasibility study). 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All rights reserved. trailer State Density Bonus Law: AB 2501, AB 2556, AB 2442, AB 1934 (2017) 0000009519 00000 n jJ'7SA1ckzNk/~r"}K8Bp{j c(nY| ? 0000001968 00000 n The trial court denied the petition, and the neighbors filed an appeal. 0000000016 00000 n 0000011362 00000 n 0000012501 00000 n 0000007530 00000 n 0000007530 00000 n 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 Before AB 1763, California's density bonus law (California Government Code Sections 65915 - 65918) focused primarily on projects with a mix of affordable and market rate housing. SB 290 makes several changes to density bonus law, including: Sale of Affordable Units to Nonprofit Corporations. Department of Regional Planning320 West Temple StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012T: (213) 974-6411 . 2009 Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning. (0[yd JivE!X$~{E4tp{ !vI H*9&> By using this site, you agree to our updated Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. (Schreiber, supra, 69 Cal.App.5th at pp. startxref Any other regulatory incentives or concessions that would result in identifiable and actual cost reductions. Density Bonus | Los Angeles City Planning Density Bonus 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. AB 2345, together with AB 168 which was also approved in 2020, expands the annual housing reporting requirements for local governments to now include information on density bonus projects (Government Code Section 65400). Lofts California Los Angeles 3685 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034. 0000010840 00000 n $AsNO;/hemQ!C'Qu}Zk^U!]MlGATt{ E=s/\TXR*-+~f~q /^ebj73 Limits on Impact Fees. Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Incentive Program, State Density Bonus Law: AB 2334, AB 1551, and AB 682 (2023), AB 2345 and AB 1763 Revised Memorandum (2022), On-Menu Density Bonus Ministerial Review Process (2021), State Density Bonus Law (2021): SB 290, SB 728, AB 634, State Density Bonus Law (2020): SB 35 + AB 2162, Implementation of State Density Bonus Law (2017), State Density Bonus Law (2017): AB 1934 + AB 2442 + AB 2501+ AB 2556, State Density Bonus Law: AB 2501, AB 2556, AB 2442, AB 1934 (2017), Affordable Housing Incentive Guidelines (2005). dXn7@ C On-Menu Density Bonus Ministerial Review Process (2021) According to the Court, both density bonus law and the Citys implementation ordinance place the burden of proof on the City to overcome the presumption that the incentive would result in cost reductions. 0000011882 00000 n 0000007998 00000 n xb```a``Uc`c`H @16,p5 B?,\+~?f}7#ObL$( LADBS Ministerial Review Amy Forbes - Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7151, aforbes@gibsondunn.com) Ben Saltsman - Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7480, bsaltsman@gibsondunn.com) . 0000005512 00000 n 0000009345 00000 n 0000003129 00000 n hbbd`b`eb``b`> S@x|o ?OLyLLL 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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A project that includes an off-menu request, as outlined in LAMC 12.22 A.25, is reviewed by City Planning through a discretionary review process. 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. <<8289CFA474293447AEFCA18F7AC1C4B5>]>> 0000012501 00000 n City of Los Angeles. State Density Bonus Law (2020): SB 35 + AB 2162 0000013527 00000 n Schreiber found that both density bonus law and City code implementing it require the City to grant requested incentives unless the City can make findings that the requested incentives do not result in cost reductions or the incentives would have a specific, adverse impact on public health, safety, the physical environment, or any property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources. 0000010477 00000 n 0000012326 00000 n This website uses cookies that only record anonymous statistical data not individually identifiable personal 0000001256 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. To download the Guide, please click here. density bonus) depending on the types of land use incentives being sought for the project, if any. 0000013934 00000 n By continuing to browse 0000008271 00000 n THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. State Density Bonus Law (2021): SB 290, SB 728, AB 634 0000002030 00000 n 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. 0000011464 00000 n hDj:.XpD$P 0000012594 00000 n 0000013295 00000 n Department Memorandums 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. /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\` 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. Matthew Saria Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7988,msaria@gibsondunn.com). 0000004181 00000 n In addition, a 2021 appellate court ruling changes the types of information that local governments can require from density bonus applications seeking an incentive or concession. Incentives and Concessions. 0000013117 00000 n 0000010660 00000 n %%EOF State Density Bonus Law (2015): AB 744. These projects require CEQA analysis and are reviewed by the City Planning Commission (CPC). 0000000016 00000 n 2501 (AB 2501) went into effect. 555-556.) Density bonuses and incentives, consistent with the State Density Bonus Law, can be requested through an Administrative Housing Permit. City Planning Ministerial Review 0000002922 00000 n [2] Density bonus law uses incentive and concession interchangeably. 0 0000012780 00000 n 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%. information to improve the functionality and analytical performance of the website. Incentives include, but are not limited to: reduced setbacks; increased height limit; and reduced lot size requirements. 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. 0000009113 00000 n 0000010946 00000 n Rendering of TCA Architect's Camden Glendale apartments, which received a 32.5% density bonus. 0000001581 00000 n 0000010310 00000 n 0000009113 00000 n trailer Effective September 22, 2017 . 0000002251 00000 n 0000005253 00000 n 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. . 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. 0000012780 00000 n to Los Angeles Municipal Code 12.22 A.31 . . 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. Affordable Housing Incentive Guidelines (2005) 0000010770 00000 n Code (LAMC), 12.22-A.25.g.3.i.a [emphasis added].) These additional incentives or concessions could include any of the following: ** applies to a common interest development, as defined in Section 4100 of the Civil Code. 0000014545 00000 n 0000002364 00000 n startxref 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 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. 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