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

102 implements California Government Code Sections 65915 and 65917 locally. 3). 5%, both capped at a maximum 35% density increase. Senior housing developments receive a flat 20% bonus. Condominium and planned-development projects reserving at least 10% of units for moderate-income households qualify for a 5% bonus, rising 1% for each additional point of moderate-income set-aside, capped at 35%. Land-dedication projects meeting Government Code Section 65915(g) get a 15% increase for a 10% land donation, rising 1% per additional point donated, and can be combined with the general bonus up to a combined 35% cap.

Qualifying developments also get a capped parking ratio on request: one space per unit for studios/one-bedrooms, two spaces for two-to-three bedroom units, and two-and-a-half spaces for units with four or more bedrooms, with tandem or uncovered on-site parking allowed but not on-street parking. Low- and very-low-income target units must remain affordable for at least 30 years once a density bonus and at least one additional incentive are granted. Waivers, modifications, and incentives approved for a project expire if construction has not commenced within the time limit set by the approving body, or within one year if none was set, though the planning commission or city council may grant extensions of up to 12 months on written request to the community development director.