CMC Title 1400 Land Development Code allows density bonuses for affordable housing, transit proximity, and historic-preservation projects, increasing permitted dwelling units or floor area in exchange for public benefits.
Cincinnati's Land Development Code, codified as CMC Title 1400 and substantially rewritten in 2004, includes incentive zoning for density bonuses in select residential and multi-family districts. Affordable housing reservations of 10% or more for households at or below 80% area median income unlock additional dwelling units beyond base density, subject to City Planning Commission review. Projects pairing affordability with transit-station proximity (along the Streetcar Connector or major Metro lines) can qualify for stacked bonuses. Historic-rehabilitation projects under Title 19 tax abatement may also see density flexibility. All bonus projects require recorded covenants ensuring long-term affordability terms and design conformance.
Failure to maintain affordability covenants results in monetary penalties, recapture of tax abatements, and potential certificate-of-occupancy revocation administered by City Planning and the Department of Community and Economic Development.
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