Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Stockton, CA (2026)

1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Stockton, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Density Bonus Law

Stockton applies California Density Bonus Law allowing developers to exceed base zoning density and request waivers in exchange for providing affordable, senior, or supportive housing units.

State Density Bonus for Affordable Housing

Some Restrictions

Cal. Gov. Code § 65915 (Density Bonus Law)

65915. (a) (1) When an applicant seeks a density bonus for a housing development within, or for the donation of land for housing within, the jurisdiction of a city, county, or city and county, that local government shall comply with this section. A city, county, or city and county shall adopt an ordinance that specifies how compliance with this section will be implemented. Except as otherwise p...

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