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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. 0000014545 00000 n 0000008271 00000 n Overlay Zone or on the City of Los Angeles list of Historical-Cultural Monuments. %PDF-1.5 % 0000007824 00000 n 0000011362 00000 n 0000005421 00000 n 0000002030 00000 n 0 The Commission also granted the developers various incentives and waivers under the city ordinance implementing the state density bonus law. endstream endobj 737 0 obj <>stream Density Bonus Ordinance | DRP Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning Online Appointment Now Available! /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\` DENSITY BONUS/AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES COMPLIANCE FINDINGS Pursuant to Section 12.22-A,25(c) of the LAMC, the Director shall approve a density . 0000003255 00000 n 0000000016 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. State Density Bonus Law (2015): AB 744. 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 Incentives & Concessions; Parking; Qualifying Units. 4& 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. 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. 5th (2021). 0000008950 00000 n AB 634 allows a local government to adopt an ordinance requiring an affordability period of more than 55 years in density bonus housing projects. (a)(2).) 76 0 obj <> endobj Developers can request off-menu incentives and waivers of development standards that extend beyond the incentives enumerated by State Density Bonus Law provided that applicants can demonstrate that their request is necessary to allow for the project's physical construction. to Los Angeles Municipal Code 12.22 A.31 . 0000004323 00000 n 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. [2] Density bonus law uses incentive and concession interchangeably. xb```a``Uc`c`H @16,p5 B?,\+~?f}7#ObL$( 0000012780 00000 n 0000005253 00000 n App. 0000003255 00000 n To assist understanding, a set of Affordable Housing Incentive Guidelines was developed alongside the Density Bonus Ordinance in 2005. endstream endobj 738 0 obj <>stream [1] The Citys density bonus law implementation ordinance has lists of pre-approved density bonus law waivers and incentives. %%EOF 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. i()P!.udCc:E6"EUU(#\PLB\4(%@f.~h.;.p>+}>u'flGwdu}L^,tX6fEc1>tT3c2n4g&'\'M]wW ^qqnvx_geV. Incentives include, but are not limited to: reduced setbacks; increased height limit; and reduced lot size requirements. 0000010660 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. 0000012594 00000 n 0000001581 00000 n Code, 65915, subd. Reporting Requirements. 201 27 Program Incentives. 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. 0000012594 00000 n The Court drew a distinction between information pertaining to economic feasibility and information showing that an incentive would result in cost reductions. While the City could request the latter, AB 2501 prohibited the City from requesting the former. Code, 65915) requires local jurisdictions to adopt an implementation ordinance to ensure compliance with it. Theory: Could Parking Reform Undermine the Density Bonus Law? 2009 Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning. 0000009113 00000 n 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. . hL 0UADCB~87(c}K$qmg~wv/>J2EP 76 48 Send to Friend; . 0000014545 00000 n All Rights Reserved. PYthdd1]4Wme di9r%4FincWzbfx|fkXl[T|u>y]YkED+L6b5H These legislative changes are outlined below and incorporated into the 2021 update of our Guide to the California Density Bonus Law. On-Menu Incentives AB 2345 lowers the required percentage of lower income units required to obtain multiple incentives and concessions. 0000002030 00000 n 0000002233 00000 n 0000013527 00000 n 0000011960 00000 n 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 . Levels of bonus density between thirty-five percent (35%) and fifty percent (50%) are granted on a sliding scale. 0000001256 00000 n startxref 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. 0000005623 00000 n hbbd`b`eb``b`> S@x|o ?OLyLLL 0000004181 00000 n 0000011532 00000 n 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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For more information please refer to our Privacy Policy. 0000013295 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. 0000007530 00000 n In 2017, Assembly Bill No. Notably, neither the project applicant nor the City was required to show or find that the incentives would result in cost reductions. 0000013708 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % 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. 0000002251 00000 n 0000007530 00000 n undermine the Density Bonus, and then summarize the empirical evidence to that ef fect. 0000001236 00000 n 0000004605 00000 n Subdivision 25 of Subsection A of Section 12.22 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to read: 25. Provides one incentive or concession for density bonus projects that include at least 20% of the units for lower income students in a student housing development. dXn7@ C (Schreiber v. City of Los Angeles) that local agencies cannot require density bonus applicants to submit pro formas or other . 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. 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. Requests for modifications to City standards not on its pre-approved lists are considered off-menu.. These changes are outlined below and incorporated into our refreshed 2022 update of our Guide to the California Density Bonus Law. AB 602 by Assemblymember Tim Grayson (D-Concord) - Development fees: impact fee nexus study. 4& State Density Bonus Law (2021): SB 290, SB 728, AB 634 0000068446 00000 n 0000010660 00000 n The County shall market the Ordinance during the planning period, and ensure that there is adequate technical assistance to facilitate the implementation of the Ordinance. hDj:.XpD$P Please send website questions and comments to webadmin@planning.lacounty.gov. 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. 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Attorney Advertising: The enclosed materials have been prepared for general informational purposes only and are not intended as legal advice. The Court then turned to the neighbors claim that the administrative record did not contain substantial evidence supporting the Citys approval of the project. Parking Reductions. 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. 0000010310 00000 n 0000013527 00000 n startxref AB 2345 amends the Density Bonus Law to increase the maximum density bonus from thirty-five percent (35%) to fifty percent (50%). 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. 0000012501 00000 n 0000009113 00000 n 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. 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 Access Los Angeless enabling ordinance for the State Density Bonus Program. 0000000852 00000 n For readability, we use incentive to refer to both incentives and concessions in this post. <<8289CFA474293447AEFCA18F7AC1C4B5>]>> Court of Appeal Upholds the Project Approval. Privacy Statement. 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. 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. this website you agree to the use of cookies. 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. AqL4.:h\>3u|gqA j8h\>A 'q54.p|OH4.F&. 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. this website you agree to the use of cookies. 0000010477 00000 n You can download Adobe Reader by clicking this link. According to ZIMAS, the project is not located on a substandard street in a Hillside area (Affordable units for moderate income households still must be for-sale units and may not be rental 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. These projects receive a Letter of Determination describing the approved project and any applicable conditions of approval. Matthew Saria Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7988,msaria@gibsondunn.com). Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.22 A.25 authorizes the Director of Planning to approve applications for Density Bonus requesting up to three On-M enu Incentives; and the City Planning Commission (CPC) to approve applications for Density Bonus requesting Off-Menu Incentives or Waivers of Development Standards. 2501 (AB 2501) went into effect. Amy Forbes - Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7151, aforbes@gibsondunn.com) Ben Saltsman - Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7480, bsaltsman@gibsondunn.com) . The number of incentives or concessions to which a project is entitled is based on the percentage of affordable units set aside. 0000011960 00000 n hb```f``Y AcSh$v!+[^{KIs%~Ye.T1kFvB*.@|``@lV' 2#n3. Revised February 26, 2018 . No CEQA review is conducted. You can download Adobe Reader by clicking this link. As a state-level regulation, projects satisfying the requirements of the Density Bonus Law are eligible for the corresponding bonus notwithstanding potential resistance to densification efforts at the local level. 0 Schreiber concerns a project in the City of Los Angeles (City) that requested off-menu[1] incentives[2] afforded by density bonus law. %%EOF By continuing to browse trailer 0000009728 00000 n {O0sl3$'Kn&Bj&| aQl%i+sLmO_Y{U\nUuJ*]tE@I0-$bO,|\]'n " 5`y7O=,#8I 2009 Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning. 0000002753 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. Originally enacted in 1979, California's Density Bonus Law 3 gives housing and mixed-use developments with five or more homes the right to increased density beyond applicable local limits in exchange for providing homes at below market rate (BMR) rents or costs. 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. According to the Planning Department's Housing Progress Dashboard, density bonus projects accounted for approximately 26,700 proposed residential units between 2016 and 2020 - more than 17 percent of the roughly 152,000 units planned during that time period. 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. xMN0Y=_lg6 !iK'.^5_d3_i&2M_SAjm+ ACGISn(lB#7qMHnIR"B(`q]15_ 5-{i|RV 1mgX)Hy ,NQj0: )RPzlP$)X=gE!2j"wq$F'2aqXk~bFK{Iz2?/qk,=Z:J Z3:{,B 0000002922 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. This website uses cookies that only record anonymous statistical data not individually identifiable personal 0000010946 00000 n To the extent the local ordinance requires an applicant to do more than density bonus law, it is preempted. dXn7@ C 0000010477 00000 n Department of Regional Planning, Community Development Commission. City of Los Angeles. information to improve the functionality and analytical performance of the website. $2,000,000. Limits on Impact Fees. 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 . 0000013934 00000 n jJ'7SA1ckzNk/~r"}K8Bp{j c(nY| ? Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 2023. 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. 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. Privacy Statement. Following the Citys approval of the project, neighbors filed a petition for a writ of administrative mandate, arguing (1) that the Planning Commission abused its discretion when it approved the off-menu incentives without obtaining the required financial documentation and (2) that the Citys approval of the project was not supported by substantial evidence. 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. City Planning Ministerial Review (a).) Finally, AB2345 amends the Density Bonus Law to provide local governments discretion to grant additional waivers or reductions in development standards for projects located within a one-half mile radius of a major transit stop and provide further reduced parking standards for eligible residential projects that (i)provide unobstructed access to a major transit stop or (ii)are restricted to for-rent housing for individuals who are 62 years of age or older with paratransit service or unobstructed access to a fixed bus route that operates at least eight (8) times per day. 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. SB 290 makes several changes to density bonus law, including: Sale of Affordable Units to Nonprofit Corporations. d~[T!NV 0000011691 00000 n 0000012110 00000 n Incentives and Concessions. (Schreiber, supra, 69 Cal.App.5th at pp. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. All rights reserved. State Density Bonus Law (2020): SB 35 + AB 2162 0000011882 00000 n <]/Prev 129846/XRefStm 1236>> 555-556.) 0000012326 00000 n Schreiber v. City of Los Angeles, 69 Cal. 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. Homes similar to 6208--6212 West Blvd are listed between $895K to $8,950K at an average of $960 per square foot. . 0000001968 00000 n Unlike the primary Density Bonus Law, there is no fixed amount of increased density awarded to the developer. 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. 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 |\+@cq 4& 0000006484 00000 n These projects require CEQA analysis and are reviewed by the City Planning Commission (CPC). 0000002364 00000 n 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. 0000005586 00000 n A project requesting on-menu incentives, as outlined in LAMC12.22 A.25, is processed by City Planning through a ministerial review process. On-Menu Density Bonus Ministerial Review Process (2021) 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. 0000008271 00000 n 0000008761 00000 n THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. 0000013708 00000 n The primary take-away from this case is to always check a density bonus local implementation ordinance against state law. endstream endobj startxref 0000012814 00000 n Part 1 focused on background, while Parts 2 through 5 include specific recommendations to . d\a0ol;-` `7 0000010946 00000 n 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. Please click here to read or print the 2021 Guide. 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. xref Many of our documents are in PDF format. 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. 76 48 0000013934 00000 n 123 0 obj<>stream 13,370 SF 83% Leased Office Building Los Angeles, CA $8,250,000 ($617/SF) 1.13% Cap Rate. trailer 0000010770 00000 n Density bonuses and incentives, consistent with the State Density Bonus Law, can be requested through an Administrative Housing Permit. AB 2345 and AB 1763 Revised Memorandum (2022) 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. 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. Terms under which this service is provided to you. $8,950,000. 0000012746 00000 n Subdivision 25 of Subsection A of Section 12.22 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to read: 25. For more than forty years, Californias Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section65915 et seq.) Density Bonus Policy 0000004181 00000 n 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. Legislative Change Increases Density Bonus Amount and Parking Benefits. 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. 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. 0000004758 00000 n Ben Saltsman Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7480,bsaltsman@gibsondunn.com) These practices can lead to inconsistencies between state law and local ordinances. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Any other regulatory incentives or concessions that would result in identifiable and actual cost reductions. By continuing to browse For more information please refer to our Privacy Policy. 0000005253 00000 n 0000014725 00000 n Page 2 . 0000004426 00000 n State Density Bonus Law (2017): AB 1934 + AB 2442 + AB 2501+ AB 2556 Department of Regional Planning320 West Temple StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012T: (213) 974-6411 . 0000009728 00000 n 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. d~[T!NV 0000001945 00000 n 0000006234 00000 n The legislation does not modify the 80% density bonus required to be provided to completely affordable projects. 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. AB 571 by Assemblymember Chad Mayes (I-Rancho Mirage) - Planning and zoning: density bonuses: affordable housing. 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. 0000005981 00000 n information to improve the functionality and analytical performance of the website. 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. 0000070100 00000 n 0000009345 00000 n A project requesting only a density bonus up to 35%, and/or reduced parking as specified by State Density Bonus law or LAMC12. PYthdd1]4Wme di9r%4FincWzbfx|fkXl[T|u>y]YkED+L6b5H 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. trailer Affordable Housing Incentive Guidelines (2005) Californias Density Bonus Law provides housing developers with tools to encourage the development of much needed affordable and senior housing. Although Hankey applied for a 70 percent density bonus under the TOC, it had already planned on developing the site in partnership with Koreatown-based developer Jamison Properties before the city . 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