Santa Ana implements California Government Code Section 65915 density-bonus law, allowing developers extra units, parking concessions, and waivers in exchange for restricted affordable housing units.
California's density-bonus statute is a state mandate that cities cannot opt out of. In Santa Ana, qualifying projects that include very-low, low, or moderate-income units, senior housing, or 100-percent affordable projects receive percentage density increases plus regulatory concessions like reduced parking ratios or setback waivers. Applications run through the Planning and Building Agency, with affordability covenants recorded against title for 55 years. Projects in specific-plan or historic overlays must still meet design and preservation standards.
Non-compliance with affordability covenant triggers state and local enforcement, recapture, or penalties recorded against title.
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