Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Imperial County, CA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Imperial County, California.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Imperial County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Density Bonus Law
Imperial County's general plan allows up to a 20% density bonus for qualifying residential projects with full water and sewer infrastructure, separate from the state's 25% affordable-housing bonus.
Imperial County Residential Density Bonus
Some RestrictionsImperial County Code § 90305.00
Under the policies of the county's general plan a density bonus of not to exceed twenty percent (20%) may be allowed for specified residential projects that provide complete infrastructure improvements including community water distribution and sewer collection, as well as, treatment systems. Under State law, a density bonus of twenty-five percent (25%) may be granted for specified residential ...
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