Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Compton, CA (2026)
1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Compton, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Density Bonus Law
Compton grants density bonuses of up to 35% above otherwise-allowable zoning density for residential or mixed-use projects of five or more units under Municipal Code § 30-47, implementing state Government Code § 65915. Developers who dedicate units to very low-, low-, or moderate-income households, or build qualifying senior housing, unlock the bonus, plus concessions and incentives.
Compton Affordable Housing Density Bonus
Some RestrictionsCompton, CA, Municipal Code § 30-47.4 (Density Bonus Allowance)
Density Bonus Requirement. A request for a density bonus shall be considered in conjunction with any discretionary approval that may otherwise be granted by the City in approving the project, however a request for a density bonus pursuant to this section shall only be granted if an applicant seeks and agrees to construct one of the following. 1. At least 5% of the units are dedicated to very lo...
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