Chula Vista, CA Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Density Bonus Law (2026)

030, a qualifying housing development "shall be entitled to receive a density bonus and incentives, concessions, waivers, or reductions of development standards as set forth in state density bonus law," with terms not defined locally borrowed from California Government Code Section 65915. 040 require affordable units to be built concurrently with market-rate units unless the City and developer agree otherwise in the density bonus agreement, and require affordable and density bonus units to be dispersed throughout the project and sited within its boundary, though the City may allow a separate structure if needed to secure Low-Income Housing Tax Credits or other affordable financing.

Affordable units must match the bedroom mix of market-rate units and be design-compatible in appearance, materials and finish quality, and residents get the same access to project amenities. Applicants may request a preapplication conference with the Development Services and Housing and Homeless Services Departments before filing a formal density bonus application, which is processed alongside any tentative map, design review or conditional use permit. 5(b). Every approved project must execute and record a density bonus agreement setting the unit count, affordability term, phasing schedule, and remedies for breach, recorded senior to all monetary liens and binding on future owners. 080.