Projects that set aside affordable units qualify for state-mandated density bonuses, parking reductions, and concessions under California Government Code Section 65915 and LAMC Section 12.22 A.25, with bonuses up to 50 percent.
California Government Code Section 65915, implemented locally by LAMC Section 12.22 A.25, requires Los Angeles to grant a density bonus when a project reserves a defined share of units for very-low, low, or moderate-income households or seniors. Bonuses scale from 20 to 50 percent above otherwise-allowed density, with additional incentives, concessions, and parking reductions. AB-2334, effective 2023, expanded bonuses up to 80 percent in qualifying Tier 4 jurisdictions (including most of Los Angeles) when 100 percent of units are affordable. Approval is by-right when statutory requirements are met; the city cannot deny eligible projects.
Improperly denied density-bonus projects can sue the city under Government Code Section 65915 for damages, attorney fees, and writ relief compelling approval.
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