Moorpark must grant density bonuses, concessions, and parking reductions to qualifying affordable, senior, and supportive housing projects under California Government Code 65915, layering on top of MMC Title 17 base standards.
California's Density Bonus Law requires every city, including Moorpark, to award up to 50 percent additional units (or 100 percent for fully affordable projects) when developers reserve units for very-low, low, or moderate-income households or seniors. Eligible projects also receive up to four concessions or waivers from local development standards plus reduced parking ratios. Moorpark has an inclusionary housing requirement under MMC Section 17.64, which can stack with state bonuses. Developers must submit a density bonus application during entitlement and demonstrate the affordability covenant duration, typically 55 years.
Local denial without findings allowed by Government Code 65915 exposes the city to Housing Accountability Act litigation and mandatory project approval. Developers losing covenants face deed-restriction enforcement.
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