Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Monterey, CA (2026)
1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Monterey, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Density Bonus Law
Monterey implements California's State Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code § 65915) under City Code Section 38-112.5, and layers on its own local bonuses: a 10 percent density bonus for consolidating parcels into a half-acre site, another 10 percent for projects that are 70 percent two- and three-bedroom units, and up to 50 percent for 100 percent affordable-housing developments.
Monterey's Local and State Housing Density Bonus
Some RestrictionsMonterey City Code § 38-112.5(J)
A. Purpose.In accordance with California Government Code Section 65915 et seq. (State Density Bonus Law), this section specifies how compliance with State Density Bonus Law will be implemented. ... J. Local Density Bonus. 1. Lot Consolidation.Multifamily housing projects that propose the consolidation of two or more legal parcels to create a single of lot of at least 0.50 acres may obtain a 10 ...
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