Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Irvine, CA (2026)
1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Irvine, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Density Bonus Law
Irvine implements California's density bonus law locally through Zoning Ordinance Sec. 2-3-10, granting density bonuses and incentives "in accordance with California Government Code §§ 65915: 65918" to housing developments that set aside units for Very Low, Low, or Moderate income households, or seniors, and layers two additional local land-donation bonuses on top.
Irvine Residential Density Bonus Rules
Some RestrictionsIrvine, CA, Zoning Ordinance Sec. 2-3-10(A), (B), (F), (G) (Residential density bonus standards)
Sec. 2-3-10. - Residential density bonus standards. A. Purpose and intent. The purpose of the provisions of this section is to comply with State density bonus standards, which are intended to provide incentives for the production of housing for Very Low income, Low, and Moderate income households, or senior households in accordance with California Government Code §§ 65915—65918, as may be amend...
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