These practices can lead to inconsistencies between state law and local ordinances. 0000010477 00000 n 0000011882 00000 n hb```poB as|``6d`PQP+n``tT%C2&sx38YtEnmZw`NB g8U8'$L{1iSD.Zv,nU)K)7&l4F m Hs20} R' bH3 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. AqL4.:h\>3u|gqA j8h\>A 'q54.p|OH4.F&. Subdivision 25 of Subsection A of Section 12.22 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to read: 25. <<8289CFA474293447AEFCA18F7AC1C4B5>]>> This website uses cookies that only record anonymous statistical data not individually identifiable personal 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. 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. 0000010310 00000 n trailer Department of Regional Planning, Community Development Commission. 0000010840 00000 n <]/Prev 129846/XRefStm 1236>> (a)(2).) 2009 Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning. On August 8, 2006, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Density Bonus Ordinance, which provides incentives for affordable housing by permitting density increases beyond what is allowed by the General Plan, and requires set-asides for very low, lower, or moderate income households and seniors. 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. Part 1 focused on background, while Parts 2 through 5 include specific recommendations to . 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. (0[yd JivE!X$~{E4tp{ !vI H*9&> |\+@cq 4& Unlike the primary Density Bonus Law, there is no fixed amount of increased density awarded to the developer. . 0000012746 00000 n 0000002030 00000 n %PDF-1.5 % 0000010946 00000 n For more information please refer to our Privacy Policy. . 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. Please click here to read or print the 2021 Guide. 0000006484 00000 n 0000010770 00000 n 0000011960 00000 n 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. With increases in the minimum set-aside, a project can receive a density bonus of up to 35% above what the General Plan allows, based on a sliding scale. 0000002251 00000 n 0000009760 00000 n 0000007998 00000 n this website you agree to the use of cookies. However, these local ordinances cannot impose affordability periods of more than 55 years in developments financed with low income housing tax credits. 754 0 obj <>stream tPxd?.KM.1 alc{0! PYthdd1]4Wme di9r%4FincWzbfx|fkXl[T|u>y]YkED+L6b5H endstream endobj 737 0 obj <>stream Incentives and Concessions. 3117 Bagley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034. Effective September 22, 2017 . 2501 (AB 2501) went into effect. 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. 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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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. 0000007530 00000 n Replacement of Existing Residential Dwelling Units. Clarifies that for purposes of qualifying for a density bonus, the total units in a housing development include affordable units that are designated to satisfy local inclusionary housing requirements. Implementation of State Density Bonus Law (2017) 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. 733 0 obj <> endobj 0000013117 00000 n $8,950,000. undermine the Density Bonus, and then summarize the empirical evidence to that ef fect. 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. 0000003255 00000 n 0000002922 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. 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 and AB 1763 Revised Memorandum (2022) 0000000016 00000 n 0000010477 00000 n By continuing to browse 0000005421 00000 n 0000007530 00000 n In 2017, Assembly Bill No. Density bonuses and incentives, consistent with the State Density Bonus Law, can be requested through an Administrative Housing Permit. 0000006234 00000 n Eliminates the ability of local governments to disapprove a developers request for an incentive or concession, or a waiver or modification of development standards, on the grounds that it would have a specific adverse impact on the physical environment. (Schreiber v. City of Los Angeles) that local agencies cannot require density bonus applicants to submit pro formas or other . jJ'7SA1ckzNk/~r"}K8Bp{j c(nY| ? These projects receive a Letter of Determination describing the approved project and any applicable conditions of approval. By using this site, you agree to our updated Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. 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. 0000005253 00000 n 0000010946 00000 n The legislation does not modify the 80% density bonus required to be provided to completely affordable projects. 0000011362 00000 n 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. 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Incentives include, but are not limited to: reduced setbacks; increased height limit; and reduced lot size requirements. 0000009519 00000 n 5th (2021). 0000069288 00000 n xref Many of our documents are in PDF format. 0000011691 00000 n 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. 0000012501 00000 n 0000005421 00000 n (a).) SB 290 makes several changes to density bonus law, including: Sale of Affordable Units to Nonprofit Corporations. 0000002753 00000 n 0000008761 00000 n Amy Forbes Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7151, aforbes@gibsondunn.com) Density Bonus Ordinance | DRP Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning Online Appointment Now Available! 0000001968 00000 n 0000010660 00000 n Thus, the portion of the Citys implementation ordinance that required an applicant to demonstrate that an off-menu incentive was needed to make the project economically feasible was preempted. 0000000852 00000 n 0000013295 00000 n Building a Better Density Bonus, Part 3: Leveraging Public Funds to Maximize Private Investment. 0000005737 00000 n Revised February 26, 2018 . 0000009113 00000 n State Density Bonus Law (2021): SB 290, SB 728, AB 634 Accordingly, the City published a memorandum stating that the City would no longer require [f]inancial pro-formas and third-party reviews to determine whether a project would be eligible for an incentive under density bonus law, but did not update its implementation ordinance. 76 0 obj <> endobj The vast majority of jurisdictions in Los Angeles County do not have any renter protection measures (such as rent stabilization). 0000008271 00000 n 0000002753 00000 n Lauren Traina Los Angeles ( +1 213-229-7951, ltraina@gibsondunn.com) 0000012326 00000 n Page 2 . 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. . 0000007824 00000 n Californias Density Bonus Law provides housing developers with tools to encourage the development of much needed affordable and senior housing. . 201 0 obj <> endobj 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. State Density Bonus Law (2015): AB 744. Parking Reductions. 0000004605 00000 n 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. 13,370 SF 83% Leased Office Building Los Angeles, CA $8,250,000 ($617/SF) 1.13% Cap Rate. 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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