Santa Clara County, CA Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Density Bonus Law (2026)

Applicants for housing development proposals may be eligible for a density bonus or other incentives to produce and maintain housing affordable to low and very low income households pursuant to the provisions and requirements of California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918. Other incentives, such as reductions in standards, parking requirements, mixed use development, or other concessions which effectively reduce the cost of housing units targeted for low and very low income housing may also be provided. For purposes of implementing this provision of the zoning ordinance as part of a subdivision or other housing development proposal, specific instructions and procedures are contained within the pertinent sections of Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918, as amended.B.Calculations. The number of additional lots or dwelling units permitted by means of a density bonus allocation shall be achieved by making the appropriate and commensurate reduction in the applicable standards or regulations establishing minimum lot size or minimum lot area per dwelling unit for multi-family zoning districts. (Ord. No. NS-1200.344, § 1, 6-10-14)