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

The limitations upon residential density contained in Title 18 shall be deemed modified to the extent required by the terms of this chapter. The city, upon request, may approve an increase in the number of units permitted in a proposed residential development governed by this chapter, when such an increase in density is consistent with State density bonus law per Section 65915 of the State Government Code. The dwelling units or parcels designated to meet the City's mandatory inclusionary housing requirement shall count toward qualifying the proposed development for a density bonus.

B. Small Project In-Lieu Fees. The developer may satisfy the requirements to provide affordable units pursuant to Section 18.33.030 (General requirements) through the payment of the small project in-lieu fee; provided, that the proposed development is six units or less. The small project in-lieu fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of a building permit for each dwelling unit in the project. The small project in-lieu fee shall be set forth in the City's Master Fee Schedule or by other action of the City Council. The small project in-lieu fee amount may be amended from time to time by the City Council by resolution, to meet inflationary increases, and the amount shall be set forth in the City's Master Fee Schedule. Any small project in-lieu fees collected from any project will be committed to an affordable housing project pursuant to Section 18.33.100.

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