Bill > AB87

This bill amends the California Density Bonus Law to clarify and modify provisions related to housing development density bonuses. The key provisions include specifying that local governments are not required to approve transient lodging (like hotels or motels) as part of housing developments seeking density bonuses, except under certain circumstances. The bill allows developers to receive additional density bonuses for housing projects that include a higher percentage of affordable units, with specific calculations for different income levels. It provides local governments with guidelines for processing density bonus applications, including requirements for expedited review, documentation, and determinations about parking ratios and development incentives. The bill also reinforces the legislative intent to incentivize affordable housing construction by allowing developers to build more total units in exchange for including a certain percentage of affordable housing units. Additionally, the bill includes provisions about parking requirements, defining various housing types, and ensuring that any additional benefits granted to developers are balanced by providing adequate levels of affordable housing. The bill is designed to be interpreted liberally in favor of producing the maximum number of housing units possible.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

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