Stockton applies California Density Bonus Law allowing developers to exceed base zoning density and request waivers in exchange for providing affordable, senior, or supportive housing units.
Under California Government Code Section 65915, qualifying Stockton residential projects can receive density bonuses up to 50 percent, plus concessions, incentives, and waivers of development standards, when including specified percentages of low, very-low, or moderate-income housing. The state law preempts conflicting local standards. Stockton implements the law through the Community Development Department, with eligibility tied to recorded affordability covenants of typically 55 years for rental units.
Failure to record affordability covenants or maintain affordability triggers default remedies under the regulatory agreement and may require repayment of bonus value or affordable unit replacement.
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