Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Hawthorne, CA (2026)
1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Hawthorne, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Density Bonus Law
Hawthorne must grant a density bonus above the base zone's maximum density under Hawthorne Code §§ 17.17.020-.030 when a housing developer sets aside qualifying affordable units, ranging from a 20.0% bonus at 10% lower-income units up to 35.0% at 20%, or a flat 20% bonus for qualifying senior housing, implementing state Density Bonus Law.
Hawthorne Residential Density Bonus Rules
Some RestrictionsHawthorne Code § 17.17.020(A), § 17.17.030(A)
A. The city shall grant a density bonus and concessions or incentives listed in Section 17.17.040, or provide other concessions or equivalent financial incentives, when an applicant for a housing development proposes and agrees to construct any one of the following: 1. Ten percent of the total dwelling units reserved for lower income households as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Sa...
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