Long Beach implements California's Density Bonus Law, allowing housing developers extra units, height, parking concessions, and waivers in exchange for restricted affordable units. The benefits stack with the city's tier-based Inclusionary Housing ordinance under LBMC 21.67.
California Government Code section 65915 entitles developers who include affordable units to density increases, concessions, waivers, and reduced parking. Long Beach reviews density bonus applications under LBMC Title 21 zoning rules with state-mandated procedures. Inclusionary Housing under LBMC 21.67 sets tier-based affordability requirements that can pair with density bonus benefits. Eligible projects designate units for very-low, low, or moderate-income households and accept long-term affordability covenants. Long Beach cannot reject qualifying projects that comply with state law, even if they exceed standard zoning limits.
Failing to record affordability covenants or providing fewer affordable units than approved can void the density bonus and trigger restitution, code enforcement, and revocation of building permits.
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