Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Whittier, CA (2026)

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

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Density Bonus Law

Whittier grants a density bonus above the otherwise maximum allowable residential density for multifamily and mixed-use projects of five or more units that dedicate a share to very low, low, or moderate-income households, implementing state Density Bonus Law under Chapter 18.66.

Whittier Density Bonus for Affordable Housing

Some Restrictions

Whittier Municipal Code § 18.66.010 and § 18.66.040(A)

This chapter establishes procedures to implement the state's Density Bonus Law as set forth in Government Code Section 65915. The incentives in this chapter are used by the city as a means of meeting its commitment to encouraging the provision of affordable housing to all economic groups living within the City. ... A.Density Bonus Requirement. Upon request and application of a developer, the ci...

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