Redlands, CA Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Density Bonus Law (2026)

228 of the Redlands Zoning Code implements Government Code Sections 65302, 65913 and 65915 at the local level. 020, a residential project of five or more dwelling units qualifies if it provides 10 percent of units for lower income households, 5 percent for very low income households, a qualifying senior citizen housing development, or 10 percent of condominium or planned-development units for moderate income households. 030 sets the minimum bonus at 20 percent density increase for the lower, very low, or senior options, 5 percent for the moderate-income option, and 15 percent where an applicant donates land under Government Code Section 65915(g)(1); the city may grant more at its discretion but is never required to exceed a 35 percent increase over the otherwise maximum allowable density.

5 percent, and each point of moderate income units above 10 percent adds 1 percent. 030(D)(4) sets at one space for a one-bedroom unit, two spaces for two- or three-bedroom units, and two and one-half spaces for four-or-more-bedroom units. 040 requires a recorded covenant keeping lower and very low income units affordable for a minimum of 30 years, filed with San Bernardino County, and an equity-sharing arrangement on resale of moderate-income units. 060 adds a further density or concession bonus when a project includes an onsite childcare facility. 144 and a city determination within 90 days of a complete application.