Perris, CA Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Density Bonus Law (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing state law
- Gov. Code § 65915 et seq.
- Local process
- Affordable Housing Implementation Plan
- Reviewed by
- Planning Commission; Council on incentives
- Affordability term
- Minimum 55 years
Summary
Perris implements California's state density bonus law locally through Chapter 19.57, granting eligible affordable-housing projects density bonuses, incentives, concessions and development standard waivers under Government Code § 65915 et seq., administered through the city's own review process.
Eligible housing development or mixed-use development projects may be granted density bonuses, concessions, incentives, and waivers pursuant to California State Government Code § 65915 et seq., as may be amended from time to time.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 13).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 19.57 is Perris's local implementing ordinance for California's Density Bonus Law. Section 19.57.050 grants density bonuses, concessions, incentives and development-standard waivers to eligible housing and mixed-use projects under Government Code § 65915 et seq. Section 19.57.010 states the chapter exists to comply with that state law and that the Government Code prevails if the two conflict. Applicants request bonuses through an Affordable Housing Implementation Plan reviewed by the Planning Commission, with City Council review required for financial incentives or fee waivers, under Section 19.57.080, and awarded affordable units are locked in by a recorded affordable housing agreement running at least 55 years under Section 19.57.070.
Violations & Fines
Failing to maintain required affordable units or breaching the recorded affordable housing agreement is enforced through the agreement's remedies clause under § 19.57.070, in addition to the city's general Code-violation penalties in § 1.16.010.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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