Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Stanislaus County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Stanislaus County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Stanislaus County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Density Bonus Law

Stanislaus County grants a 20 percent density bonus over the maximum allowed residential density to any housing development that sets aside at least 5 percent of its units for very low income households or 10 percent for low income households, under County Code § 21.82.020(C)(1), implementing California Government Code § 65915.

Stanislaus County Affordable Housing Density Bonus

Few Restrictions

Stanislaus County Code, Title 21, Chapter 21.82, §§ 21.82.010, 21.82.020

The intent of the density bonus program is to contribute significantly to the economic feasibility of affordable housing in proposed developments by offering incentives to developers consisting of density bonuses or other concessions of equal financial value, in compliance with California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918... Very Low and Low Income Housing and Housing for Special Pop...

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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses by City in Stanislaus County

1 cities in Stanislaus County have their own zoning overlays & bonuses rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

ModestoPop. 218,464

2 verified rules • Density Bonus Law, Downtown Design Guide

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