6041ORDINANCE NO. 6041
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING
CHAPTER 18.52 OF TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DENSITY BONUS
(ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 2006-00049).
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 18.76 of the Anaheim Municipal Code,
provisions of Title 18 may be amended to enhance and preserve the general welfare when
adopted by an ordinance of the City Council in the manner prescribed by law; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has enacted significant changes to the
Statewide Density Bonus Law through the enactment of Senate Bill 1818 and Senate Bill 435,
amending Government Code Section 65915; and
WHEREAS, the Anaheim City Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed
public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 18.52 of Title 18 of the Anaheim
Municipal Code to bring it into conformity with State law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City
Council regarding Zoning Code amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend Chapter 18.52 of Title 18 of the Anaheim
Municipal Code to conform to the new requirements of section 65915 of the Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
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That Chapter 18.52 of Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code be, and the same
is hereby, amended in its entirety to read as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY
The City Council of the City of Anaheim hereby declares that should any section,
paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance of the Code, hereby adopted, be declared for any
reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Council that it would have passed all other portions of
this ordinance independent of the elimination herefrom of any such portion as may be declared
invalid.
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SECTION 3. SAVINGS CLAUSE
Neither the adoption of this ordinance nor the repeal of any other ordinance of this
City shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances,, which violations
were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver of any license or
penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof. The provisions of this
ordinance, insofar as they are substantially the same as ordinance provisions previously adopted
by the City relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and
continuations, and not as new enactments.
SECTION 4. PENALTY
Except as may otherwise be expressly provided, any person who violates any
provision of this ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction thereof, be
punished in the manner provided in Section 1.01.370 (Violations of Code -Penalty) of the
Anaheim Municipal Code.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Anaheim held on the 17th day of October , 2006, and
thereafter passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 13th day
of November , 2006, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pringle, Council Members Sidhu, Hernandez, Galloway, Chavez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF AHEIM
By
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CITY CLERK OF/FHE CITY OF J'*1AHEIM
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EXHIBIT A
Chapter 18.52
DENSITY BONUS AND
AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING
Sections:
18.52.010
Purpose.
18.52.020
Definitions.
18.52.030
Implementation.
18.52.040
Density bonus.
18.52.050
Transfer of land.
18.52.060
Condominium conversion.
18.52.070
Parking ratios.
18.52.080
Provision of child care facilities.
18.52.090
Development incentives.
18.52.100
Tier one incentives.
18.52.110
Tier two incentives.
18.52.120
Affordable rental housing developments.
18.52.130
Density bonus standards.
18.52.140
Approval authority.
18.52.150
Application submittals.
18.52.160
Application review.
18.52.170
Determination of application completeness.
18.52.180
Modification of application.
18.52.190
Findings.
18.52.200
Notice of approval or denial.
18.52.210
Appeals.
18.52.220
Time to exercise entitlement.
18.52.230
Density bonus housing agreement.
18.52.240
Conflict with other laws.
18.52.250
Penalty for violations.
18.52.010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide incentives for the production of housing for very
low, lower and moderate income households, or senior households in accordance with Chapter
4.3 Section 65915 et. seq of the California Government Code and to encourage the construction
of Affordable Rental Housing Developments for very low and lower income households. In
enacting this chapter, it is the intent of the City to facilitate the development of affordable
housing, to achieve the goals, objectives, and policies of the Housing Element of the General
Plan and to provide a quality living environment for very low, lower and moderate income
households that is compatible with surrounding land uses and neighborhoods.
18.52.020 DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings
ascribed herein:
.010 "Affordable Housing Costs" is defined in Section 50052.5 of the California Health
and Safety Code, and includes the sum of actual or projected monthly payments for all of the
following costs associated with for -sale Affordable Units: principal and interest on a mortgage
loan, including any loan insurance fees, property taxes and assessments, fire and casualty
insurance, property maintenance and repairs, homeowner association fees, and a reasonable
allowance for utilities.
.020 "Affordable Housing Rent" is defined by Section 50053 of the Health and Safety
Code and means the monthly rent to be paid by a qualified tenant, including a reasonable
allowance for utilities, for rental of Affordable Units reserved for Very Low or Lower Income
Households, not exceeding the following calculations:
.0201 Very Low Income: Fifty percent (50%) of the area median income for Orange
County, adjusted for household size, multiplied by thirty percent (30%) and divided by twelve
(12).
0202 Lower Income: Eighty percent (80%) of the area median income for Orange
County, adjusted for household size, multiplied by thirty percent (30%) and divided by twelve
(12).
.030 "Affordable Rental Housing Agreement" means an unsubordinated legally binding
agreement between the applicant and the City to be recorded against the property on which the
Affordable Rental Housing Development is to be constructed to ensure that the requirements of
this chapter are satisfied. The Affordable Housing Agreement shall comply with Section
18.52.230 of this chapter and shall, among other things, establish occupancy limits, the number,
size, location and management of the Affordable Units, and the terms and conditions of
affordability.
.040 "Affordable Unit" means a dwelling unit subject to the provisions of this chapter that
will be reserved for sale or rent to, and is made available at an Affordable Rent or Affordable
Ownership Cost to very low, low, or moderate -income households or is a unit in a Senior Citizen
Housing Development.
.050 "Child Care Facility" means a child day care facility other than a family day care
home, including but not limited to, infant centers, preschools, extended day care facilities, and
school age child care centers.
.060 "Common Interest Development" is defined in Section 1351 of the California Civil
Code.
.070 "Density Bonus" means a density increase over the maximum allowable residential
density, up the amount set forth in Section 18.52.040 (Density Bonus), 18.52.050 (Transfer of
Land) or 18.52.060 (Condo Conversion).
.080 "Density Bonus Housing Agreement" means an unsubordinated legally binding
agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the City, between the applicant and the City that
complies with the requirements of this chapter and ensures that the restrictions required by this
chapter are satisfied.
.090 "Density Bonus Units" means those residential units granted pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter that exceed the otherwise maximum allowable residential density for
the development site.
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.100 "Development Standard" means any zoning, ordinance, general plan element, specific
plan, or other local condition, law, policy, resolution, or regulation relating to development of the
property for which a Density Bonus is requested.
.110 "Equivalent Financial Incentive" means an alternative incentive of equivalent
financial value, based upon the land cost per dwelling unit, equal to at least the land cost per
dwelling unit savings that would result from a Density Bonus, and/or a Density Bonus plus an
additional incentive.
.120 "Housing development," as used in this section, means one or more groups of
projects for residential units constructed in the planned development of the City. For the
purposes of this section, "housing development" also includes a subdivision or common interest
development, as defined in Section 1351 of the Civil Code, approved by the City and consists of
residential units or unimproved residential lots and either a project to substantially rehabilitate
and convert an existing commercial building to residential use or the substantial rehabilitation of
an existing multifamily dwelling, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 65863.4, where the
result of the rehabilitation would be a net increase in available residential units. For the purpose
of calculating a density bonus, the residential units do not have to be based upon individual
subdivision maps or parcels. The density bonus shall be permitted in geographic areas of the
housing development other than the areas where the units for the lower income households are
located.
.130 "Maximum Allowable Residential Density" means the density allowed under this title
at the time of application, excluding the provisions of this chapter. If a range of density is
allowed under this title, the "Maximum Allowable Residential Density" means the maximum
allowable within the range. If the housing development is within a zoning classification other
than residential, the "Maximum Allowable Residential Density" shall be the same as that for the
RM -4 Zone for rental projects and the same as that for the RM -3 Zone for for -sale projects.
.140 "Moderate Income" and "Persons and Families of Moderate Income" is defined in
Section 50093 of the California Health and Safety Code.
.150 "Professional On -Site Management" means an apartment management company that
has sufficient experience, organizational stability and capacity to manage the Housing
Development. The management company shall employ a full-time resident manager exclusively
employed to manage the Housing Development.
.160 "Senior Citizen Housing Development" is defined in Sections 51.3 and 51.12 of the
Civil Code.
.170 "Special Needs Population Units" are units restricted to certain groups who need
services linked to their housing, such as: disabled households, handicapped, homeless persons, or
chronically ill persons.
.180 "Window, Primary" means a window that is not a Secondary Window.
.190 "Window, Secondary" means a window located in a bathroom, closet, stairwell or
corridor.
18.52.030 IMPLEMENTATION.
.010 The regulations and procedures set forth in this chapter shall apply throughout the
City. Sections of the California Government Code referenced in this chapter, and application
forms for complying with this chapter, shall be available to the public at the offices of the City.
.020 Upon request from the applicant, the City shall grant a density bonus, the amount of
which shall be as specified in Sections 18.52.040 (Density Bonus), 18.52.050 (Transfer of Land)
and 18.52.060 (Condo Conversion), parking ratios as specified in Section 18.52.070 (Parking
Ratios) and one or more incentives, as set forth in Section 18.52.090 (Development Incentives),
or an Equivalent Financial Incentive, when the applicant for a housing development meeting the
requirements set forth in this section, contains at least any one of the following, except as
provided in Section 18.52.190 (Findings):
.0201 Very low income housing development: At least five percent (5%) of the total
units of the housing development as affordable to Very Low Income households;
.0202 Lower income housing development: At least ten percent (10%) of the total
units of the housing development as affordable to Lower Income households;
.0203 Moderate income housing development: At least ten percent (10%) of the total
units of a common interest development as affordable to persons and families of Moderate
Income provided that all units in the development are offered to the public for purchase; or
.0204 Senior citizen housing development: A senior citizen housing development as
defined in Sections 51.3 and 51.12 of the Civil Code, or a mobile home park that limits residency
based on age requirements for housing for older persons pursuant to Section 798.76 or 799.5 of
the Civil Code unless prohibited by state and/or federal law.
.030 Applicants for a Density Bonus Housing Development are eligible to receive reduced
parking ratios as specified in Section 18.52.120 (Parking Ratios) and additional incentives as
specified in Section 18.52.090 (Development Incentives) when they apply as an Affordable
Rental Housing Development pursuant to Section 18.52.120 (Affordable Rental Housing
Development).
040 Density Bonus Housing Developments shall be a minimum of five (5) dwelling units.
.050 All density calculations resulting in fractional units shall be rounded up to the next
whole number. The granting of a density bonus shall not require a general plan amendment,
zoning change, or other discretionary approval.
.060 The Density Bonus Units shall not be included when determining the total number of
Affordable Units in the housing development.
.070 In cases where the applicant requests a density increase less than that identified in
Section 18.52.040 (Density Bonus), no reduction will be allowed in the number of Affordable
Units required. In cases where a density increase of more than thirty-five percent (35%) is
requested, the requested density increase, if granted, shall be considered an additional incentive,
pursuant to Section 18.52.090 (Development Incentives).
.080 Any affordability requirements identified in this chapter shall be in addition to the
requirements of Chapter 18.50 (Senior Citizens' Apartment Projects).
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18.52.040 DENSITY BONUS.
.010 For purposes of calculating the amount of the density bonus pursuant to Section
18.52.030 (Implementation), the applicant who requests a density bonus pursuant to this section
shall elect whether the density bonus shall be awarded based on paragraphs .0201 (Very low
income housing development), .0202 (Lower income housing development), .0203 (Moderate
income housing development), or .0204 (Senior citizen housing development) of Subsection .020
of Section 18.52.030.
.020 The amount of the density bonus to which the applicant is entitled shall vary
according to the percentage of affordable housing units exceeding the percentage established in
Section 18.52.030 (Implementation) and pursuant to the following tables.
.0201 For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 18.52.030.020.0201
for very low income housing developments, the density bonus shall be calculated as shown in
Table 52-A (Very Low Income Density Bonus):
Table 52-A
VERY LOW INCOME DENSITY BONUS
Percentage Very Low Income Units I Percentage Density Bonus
5
20
6
22.5
7
25
8
27.5
9
30
10
32.5
11
35
.0202 For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 18.52.030.020.0202
for lower income housing developments, the density bonus shall be calculated as shown in Table
52-B (Lower Income Density Bonus):
Table 52-B
LOWER INCOME DENSITY BONUS
Percentage Lower Income Units
Percentage Density Bonus
10
20
11
21.5
12
23
13
24.5
14
26
15
27.5
16
29
17
30.5
18
32
19
33.5
20
35
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.0203 For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 18.52.030.020.0203
for moderate income housing developments, the density bonus shall be calculated as shown in
Table 52-C (Moderate Income Density Bonus):
Table 52-C
MODERATE INCOME DENSITY BONUS
Percentage Moderate Income Units
Percentage
Density Bonus
10
5
11
6
12
7
13
8
14
9
15
10
16
11
17
12
18
13
19
14
20
15
21
16
22
17
23
18
24
19
25
20
26
21
27
22
28
23
29
24
30
25
31
26
32
27
33
28
34
29
35
30
36
31
37
32
38
33
39
34
40
35
.0204 For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 18.52.030.020.0204
for a senior citizen housing development, the density bonus shall be twenty (20) percent.
18.52.050 TRANSFER OF LAND.
.010 When an applicant for a tentative subdivision map, parcel map, or other residential
development approval donates land to the City for the development of very low income housing
units as provided for in this section, the applicant shall be entitled to a fifteen (15) percent
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increase above the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the applicable zoning
ordinance and land use element of the general plan for the entire development, as shown in Table
52-D (Transfer of Land Density Bonus).
Table 52-D
TRANSFER OF LAND DENSITY BONUS
Percentage Very Low Income Units
Percentage Density Bonus
10
15
11
16
12
17
13
18
14
19
15
20
16
21
17
22
18
23
19
24
20
25
21
26
22
27
23
28
24
29
25
30
26
31
27
32
28
33
29
34
30
35
.020 This increase shall be in addition to any increase in density mandated by Section
18.52.040 (Density Bonus), up to a maximum combined mandated density increase of thirty-five
(35) percent if an applicant seeks both the increase required pursuant to this Section and Section
18.52.040 (Density Bonus).
.030 An applicant shall be eligible for the increased density bonus described in this section
if all of the following conditions are met:
.0301 The applicant donates and transfers the land no later than the date of approval
of the final subdivision map, parcel map, or residential development application.
.0302 The developable acreage and zoning classification of the land being
transferred are sufficient to permit construction of units affordable to very low income
households in an amount not less than 10 percent of the number of residential units of the
proposed development.
.0303 The transferred land is at least one acre in size or of sufficient size to permit
development of at least 40 units, has the appropriate general plan designation, is appropriately
zoned for development as affordable housing, and is or will be served by adequate public
facilities and infrastructure. The land shall have appropriate zoning and development standards
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to make the development of the Affordable Units feasible. No later than the date of approval of
the final subdivision map, parcel map, or of the residential development, the transferred land
shall have all of the permits and approvals, other than building permits, necessary for the
development of the very low income housing units on the transferred land, except that the City
may subject the proposed development to subsequent design review to the extent authorized by
subdivision (i) of Government Code Section 65583.2 if the design is not reviewed by the local
government prior to the time of transfer.
.0304 The transferred land and the Affordable Units shall be subject to a deed
restriction ensuring continued affordability of the units, pursuant to Section 18.52.130.030,
which shall be recorded on the property at the time of dedication.
.0305 The land is transferred to the City or to a housing developer approved by the
Director of Community Development. The Director of Community Development may require
the applicant to identify and transfer the land to the developer.
.0306 The transferred land shall be within the boundary of the proposed
development or, if the Director of Community Development agrees, within one-quarter mile of
the boundary of the proposed development.
18.52.060 CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION.
.010 When an applicant for approval to convert apartments to a condominium project
agrees to provide at least 33 percent of the total units of the proposed condominium project to
persons and families of low or moderate income as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and
Safety Code, or 15 percent of the total units of the proposed condominium project to lower
income households as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, and agrees to
pay for the reasonably necessary administrative costs incurred by the City pursuant to this
section, the City shall either (1) grant a density bonus or (2) provide other incentives of
equivalent financial value. The City may place such reasonable conditions on the granting of a
density bonus or other incentives of equivalent financial value as it finds appropriate, including,
but not limited to, conditions which assure continued affordability of units to subsequent
purchasers who are persons and families of low and moderate income or lower income
households.
.020 For purposes of this section, "density bonus" means an increase in units of twenty-
five (25) percent over the number of apartments otherwise legally permitted, to be provided
within the existing structure or structures proposed for conversion.
.030 For purposes of this section, "other incentives of equivalent financial value" shall not
be construed to require the City to provide cash transfer payments or other monetary
compensation but may include the reduction or waiver of requirements which the City might
otherwise apply as conditions of conversion approval.
.040 An applicant for approval to convert apartments to a condominium project shall
submit to the City a Pre -File Application pursuant to Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) prior to the
submittal of any formal requests for subdivision map approvals. The City shall, within ninety
(90) days of receipt of a written proposal, notify the applicant in writing of the manner in which
it will comply with this section.
.050 An application for approval to convert apartments to a condominium project shall
submit a request for a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to the requirements of Section 18.38.100
(Condominium Conversions.) and a Density Bonus Application pursuant to the requirements set
forth in this chapter.
.060 Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the City to approve a proposal to
convert apartments to condominiums.
.070 An applicant shall be ineligible for a density bonus or other incentives under this
section if the apartments proposed for conversion constitute a housing development for which a
density bonus or other incentives were provided under this chapter.
18.52.070 PARKING RATIOS.
.010 Upon the request of the developer, the parking ratios shown in Table 52-E (Parking
Ratios), inclusive of handicapped and guest parking, of a development meeting the criteria of
Section 18.52.040 (Density Bonus) or Section 18.52.120 (Affordable Rental Housing
Development), shall be offered:
Table 52-E
PARKING RATIOS
Minimum Number of
Parking Spaces per Unit
Density Bonus
Total Number of Bedrooms Development
Affordable
Rental Housing
Development*
Studio unit
1
1
1 -bedroom
1
1
2 -bedrooms
2
1.5
3 -bedrooms
2
2
4 or more bedrooms
2.5
2
* To qualify as an Affordable Multi -Family Rental Project, applicants must comply with Section 18.52.120
(Affordable Rental Housing Development). Parking ratio for Affordable Rental Housing Developments
applies only to Affordable Units. Market rate units in Affordable Rental Housing Developments receive
the Density Bonus Development parking ratios.
.020 If the total number of parking spaces required for a development is other than a whole
number, the number shall be rounded up to the next whole number. For purposes of this
subsection, a development may provide onsite parking through tandem parking or uncovered
parking, but not through on -street parking.
.030 The parking incentive offered in this section shall not count as one of the incentives
applicants are entitled to under Section 18.52.090 (Development Incentives).
.040 An applicant may request additional parking incentives beyond those provided in this
section, subject to Section 18.52.090 (Development Incentives).
18.52.080 PROVISION OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES.
.010 When an applicant proposes to construct a housing development that conforms to the
requirements of Section 18.52.030 (Implementation) and includes a child care facility that will
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be located on the premises of, as part of, or adjacent to, the project, the City shall grant either of
the following, except as provided in Section 18.52.190 (Findings).
.0101 An additional density bonus that is an amount of square feet of residential
space that is equal to or greater than the amount of square feet in the Child Care Facility; or
.0102 An additional concession or incentive that contributes significantly to the
economic feasibility of the construction of the Child Care Facility.
.020 The City shall require, as a condition of approving the housing development, that the
following occur:
.0201 The child care facility shall remain in operation for a period of time that is as
long or longer than the period of time during which the density bonus units are required to
remain affordable pursuant to Section 18.52.130 (Density Bonus Standards).
.0202 Of the children who attend the child care facility, the children of very low
income households, lower income households, or families of moderate income shall equal a
percentage that is equal to or greater than the percentage of dwelling units that are required for
very low income households, lower income households, or families of moderate income pursuant
to Section 18.52.040 (Density Bonus).
.030 Notwithstanding any requirement of this subdivision, the City reserves the right to
deny a requested density bonus or concession for a child care facility if it finds, based upon
substantial evidence, that the community has adequate child care facilities.
18.52.090 DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES.
.010 An applicant requesting incentives pursuant to Section 18.52.030 (Implementation),
shall as a minimum be granted the number of incentives identified in Table 52-F (Number of
Incentives by Level of Affordability).
Table 52-F
NUMBER OF INCENTIVES BY LEVEL OF AFFORDABILITY
*An additional incentive may be granted if the applicant is proposing a child care facility per the
requirements of Section 18.52.080 (Provision of Child Care Facilities).
.020 Affordable Rental Housing Developments that comply with Section 18.52.120
(Affordable Rental Housing Developments) shall be granted, per the applicant's request, any
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Percentage of
Number of Development
Level of Affordability
Affordable Units
Incentives*
At Least 5%
1
Very Low Income
At Least 10%
2
At Least 15%
3
At Least 10%
1
Lower Income
At Least 20%
2
At Least 30%
3
Moderate Income (for -sale
At Least 10%
1
condominiums or planned
At Least 20%
2
developments)
At Least 30%
3
*An additional incentive may be granted if the applicant is proposing a child care facility per the
requirements of Section 18.52.080 (Provision of Child Care Facilities).
.020 Affordable Rental Housing Developments that comply with Section 18.52.120
(Affordable Rental Housing Developments) shall be granted, per the applicant's request, any
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Tier One Incentive. Any Tier One Incentive granted shall not count towards an applicant's
minimum number of incentives provided in subsection .010 above.
.030 The need for incentives will vary for different housing developments. The City
reserves the right to allow additional incentives.
.040 This chapter does not limit or require the provision of direct financial incentives for
any proposed development, including the provision of publicly owned land, by the City, or the
waiver of fees or dedication requirements.
.0401 Where there is a direct financial contribution to a housing development
pursuant to this chapter through participation in cost of infrastructure, write-down of land costs,
or subsidizing the cost of construction, the City shall assure continued availability for low- and
moderate -income units for thirty (30) years. When appropriate, the agreement shall specify the
mechanisms and procedures necessary to carry out this requirement pursuant to Section
18.52.230 (Density Bonus Housing Agreement).
.050 Applicants seeking a modification of development or zoning standards shall show
that such modifications are necessary to make the housing development economically feasible in
accordance with subdivision (f) of California Government Code Section 65915.
.060 The City may offer an Equivalent Financial Incentive in lieu of granting a Density
Bonus and an additional incentive(s). The value of the Equivalent Financial Incentive shall
equal at least the land cost per dwelling unit savings that would result from the Density Bonus
and additional incentive, as supported by an independent analysis of the applicant's property, and
must contribute significantly to the economic feasibility of providing the Affordable Units
pursuant to this chapter.
.070 The granting of an incentive shall not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a
general plan amendment, zoning change, or other discretionary approval.
18.52.100 TIER ONE INCENTIVES.
.010 The following incentives shall be granted through the Ministerial Review procedures
defined in Section 18.52.160 (Application Review):
.0101 Increased allowable site coverage to a maximum of ninety percent (90%) for
any fully subterranean garage and to sixty-five percent (65%) for the lot surface for all structures
proposed as a part of a project.
.0102 Decreased size for fifty percent (50%) of the required trees from twenty four
(24) inch box to fifteen (15) gallon.
.0103 Reduction of a required interior lot line setback in conformance with Table
52-G (Setbacks from Interior Property Lines) below. For purposes of this subsection, minimum
interior setbacks shall be determined independently for each story of the structure. Each setback
reduction requested shall be counted as one incentive towards the number of incentives granted
as specified in Section 18.52.090 (Development Incentives).
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Table 52-G
SETBACKS FROM INTERIOR PROPERTY LINES
Adjacent to Other
Adjacent to SFR Uses
Two -Story Structures
Primary Window/Exterior Door
30 feet
15 feet
Secondary Window
15 feet
10 feet
Balconies
30 feet
15 feet
Blank Wall
15 feet
10 feet
Minimum Landscape Setback
5 feet
5 feet
Three -Story Structures
Primary Window/Exterior Door
35 feet
15 feet
Secondary Window
20 feet
10 feet
Balconies
35 feet
15 feet
Blank Wall
20 feet
10 feet
Minimum Landscape Setback
5 feet
5 feet
Four -Story Structures*
Primary Window/Exterior Door
55 feet
15 feet
Secondary Window
45 feet
10 feet
Balconies
55 feet
15 feet
Blank Wall
45 feet
10 feet
Minimum Landscape Setback
5 feet
5 feet
* Four-story structures require Tier Two review and are subject to a public hearing by the Planning
Commission.
.0104 Reduction of a required building separation setback in conformance with
Table 52-H (Setbacks Between Buildings). If a building is parallel to another building of a
different height, the setback for each wall as shown in the following table shall be halved for
each building, and then combined to determine the total setback between the buildings. Each
setback reduction requested shall be counted as one incentive towards the number of incentives
granted as specified in Section 18.52.090 (Development Incentives).
Table 52-H
SETBACKS BETWEEN BUILDINGS
Two -Story Structures
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Primary
Window
Secondary
Window
Blank Wall
Primary Window
30 feet
20 feet
15 feet
Secondary Window
n/a
15 feet
15 feet
Blank Wall
n/a
n/a
10 feet
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Table 52-H
SETBACKS BETWEEN BUILDINGS
Three -Story Structures
Four -Story Structures*
Primary
Window
Secondary
Window
Blank Wall
Primary Window
40 feet
25 feet
15 feet
Secondary Window
n/a
15
15
Blank Wall
n/a
n/a
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Four -Story Structures*
* Four-story structures require Tier Two review and are subject to a public hearing by the Planning
Commission.
18.52.110 TIER TWO INCENTIVES.
.010 The following incentives shall be granted through the Public Hearing review
procedures defined in Section 18.52.160 (Application Review):
stories.
.0101 Reduction of right-of-way dedication or improvements.
.0102 Increased maximum building height and/or stories to a height of four (4)
0103 A Density Bonus of more than thirty-five percent (35%).
.0104 A decreased parking ratio in addition to the parking ratio permitted under
Section 18.52.070 (Parking Ratios).
.0105 Approval of mixed use zoning in conjunction with the housing development if
commercial, office, industrial, or other and uses will reduce the cost of the housing development
and if the commercial, office, industrial, or other land uses are compatible with the housing
development and the existing or planned development in the area where the proposed housing
development will be located. Applications for density bonus and mixed-use zoning shall be
required to submit appropriate applications for reclassification of zoning and general plan
amendment for a mixed use designation.
.0106 Other regulatory incentives proposed by the applicant or the City that result in
identifiable and actual cost reductions or avoidance.
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Primary
Window
Secondary
Window
Blank Wall
Primary Window
50 feet
35 feet
20 feet
Secondary Window
n/a
25 feet
20 feet
Blank Wall
n/a
n/a
20 feet
* Four-story structures require Tier Two review and are subject to a public hearing by the Planning
Commission.
18.52.110 TIER TWO INCENTIVES.
.010 The following incentives shall be granted through the Public Hearing review
procedures defined in Section 18.52.160 (Application Review):
stories.
.0101 Reduction of right-of-way dedication or improvements.
.0102 Increased maximum building height and/or stories to a height of four (4)
0103 A Density Bonus of more than thirty-five percent (35%).
.0104 A decreased parking ratio in addition to the parking ratio permitted under
Section 18.52.070 (Parking Ratios).
.0105 Approval of mixed use zoning in conjunction with the housing development if
commercial, office, industrial, or other and uses will reduce the cost of the housing development
and if the commercial, office, industrial, or other land uses are compatible with the housing
development and the existing or planned development in the area where the proposed housing
development will be located. Applications for density bonus and mixed-use zoning shall be
required to submit appropriate applications for reclassification of zoning and general plan
amendment for a mixed use designation.
.0106 Other regulatory incentives proposed by the applicant or the City that result in
identifiable and actual cost reductions or avoidance.
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18.52.120 AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.
.010 Affordable Rental Housing Developments are multiple family rental housing projects
meeting the minimum requirements of this section.
0101 Affordable Rental Housing Developments shall, at the request of the
applicant, be granted any Tier One incentive as specified in Section 18.52. 100 (Tier One
Incentives).
.01 Tier One incentives requested by the applicant shall not count towards the
minimum number of incentives granted by Section 18.52.090 (Development Incentives).
.02 Tier One incentives requested by the applicant shall not be subject to
discretionary review or denial based on the findings of Section 18.52.190 (Findings).
.03 Tier One incentives requested by the applicant shall not be subject to
subsection .050 of Section 18.52.090 (Development Incentives).
.0102 The development site shall not be less than one (1) acre, provided that,
notwithstanding the foregoing, the Planning Director, in his or her discretion, may permit a
project on a smaller development site upon a finding that the project can provide enough units to
be financially capable of supporting the cost of Professional On -Site Management;
.0103 The development site shall be in a RM -3 or RM -4 Zone and shall comply with
the standards of the respective zone unless otherwise set forth in this chapter;
.0104 The Affordable Rental Housing Development shall consist of not less than
thirty six (36) units, provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Planning Director, in his or
her discretion, may permit a project with fewer units to qualify as a Affordable Rental Housing
Development upon a finding that the project is financially capable of supporting the cost of
Professional On -Site Management;
.0105 Not less than the greater of (a) twenty percent (20%) of the total units in the
project or (b) five (5) units, shall be restricted to an Affordable Housing Rent for Very Low
Income for not less than fifty-five (55) years;
.0106 The ratio of each of the one, two, three, four or more bedroom Affordable
Units as a percentage of the total Affordable Units shall not be less than the ratio of each of the
one, two, three and four or more bedroom units as a percentage of the total units in the
Affordable Rental Housing Development; however, when calculating the ratio of Affordable
Units as a percentage of total units, an Affordable Unit with a greater number of bedrooms may
be substituted for a unit with fewer bedrooms and this requirement shall be considered met;
provided, however, an Affordable Unit with fewer bedrooms may not be substituted for one with
more bedrooms. For example, if the ratios for non -affordable units would require that the
Affordable Rental Housing Development provide two one -bedroom, two two-bedroom and one
three-bedroom Affordable Units, then the applicant may instead provide one one -bedroom, one
two-bedroom, and three three-bedroom Affordable Units;
.0107 The Affordable Units shall be interspersed throughout the Affordable Rental
Housing Development;
.0108 Occupancy of each unit in the Affordable Rental Housing Development shall
not exceed two (2) persons per bedroom plus one (1);
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.0109 Not more than thirty percent (30%) of the total units in the Affordable Rental
Housing Development shall be one (1) bedroom units, provided that, notwithstanding the
forgoing, the Planning Director, in his or her discretion, may permit a project with a greater
percentage of one (1) bedroom units if they are targeted for special needs populations;
.0110 Upon completion of the Affordable Rental Housing Development and prior to
occupancy, the owner of the Affordable Rental Housing Development shall provide for
Professional On -Site Management of all of the units in the Affordable Rental Housing
Development; and
.0111 The design of the proposed development shall comply with the guidelines set
forth in the Residential Design Guidelines for Affordable Housing Development produced by the
City of Anaheim, the Anaheim Historic District Preservation Plan and any other applicable
guidelines adopted by the City from time to time. In the event of a conflict between any of these
guidelines and this chapter, the requirements of this chapter shall apply.
.020 In determining the Affordable Housing Rent, the household and unit size assumptions
shown in Table 52-I (Household and Unit Size Assumptions for Affordable Rental Housing
Developments) shall be used unless the housing development is subject to different assumptions
imposed by other governmental regulations:
Table 52-I
HOUSEHOLD AND UNIT SIZE ASSUMPTIONS FOR
AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
Unit Size Household Size
SRO (residential hotel) unit 75% of 1 person
0 bedroom (studio) 1 person
1 bedroom 2 person
2 bedroom 3 person
3 bedroom 4 person
4 bedroom 6 person
.030 Affordable Units should be built on-site wherever possible and, when practical, be
dispersed within the housing development. The design and appearance of the Affordable Units
shall be compatible with the design of the total housing development. Except as set forth herein,
housing developments shall comply with all applicable development standards.
.040 Affordable Rental Housing Developments using the parking ratio of Section
18.51.070 (Parking Ratios) shall be subject to a limitation on the number of vehicles permitted in
development, equal to the number of parking spaces provided. Such limitation shall remain in
full force and effect for so long as the Affordable Rental Housing Development is maintained as
multiple -family housing, or until the Density Bonus Housing Agreement is terminated by the
City.
.050 Parking spaces in an Affordable Rental Housing Development shall be used only for
parking operable vehicles. Such limitation shall remain in full force and effect for so long as the
Affordable Rental Housing Development is maintained as multiple -family housing or until the
Affordable Housing Agreement is terminated by the City.
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.060 Circumstances may arise in which the public interest would be served by allowing
some or all of the Affordable Units associated with one housing development to be produced and
operated at an alternative development site. Where the applicant and the City form such an
agreement, the resulting linked developments shall be considered a single housing development
for purposes of this chapter. Under these circumstances, the applicant shall be subject to the
same requirements of this chapter for the Affordable Units to be provided on the alternative site.
18.52.130 DENSITY BONUS STANDARDS.
.010 A Density Bonus Housing Agreement shall be required for all housing developments
subject to this chapter pursuant to Section 18.52.230 (Density Bonus Housing Agreement).
.0101 The agreement shall be recorded as a restriction on the parcel or parcels on
which the Affordable Units will be constructed.
.0102 The agreement shall be consistent with Section 18.52.230 (Density Bonus
Housing Agreement).
.0103 The terms of the agreement shall be reviewed, revised and approved by the
Director of the Community Development Department.
.020 Affordable Units shall be constructed concurrently with other units unless both the
City and the applicant agree within the Density Bonus Housing Agreement to an alternative
schedule for development.
.030 Affordable Units shall remain restricted and affordable to the designated group for a
period of at least 30 years (or a longer period of time if required by the construction or mortgage
financing assistance program, mortgage insurance program, or rental subsidy program),
notwithstanding the requirements for an Affordable Rental Housing Development subject to
Section 18.52.120 (Affordable Rental Housing Developments), for Density Bonus Units that are
affordable to Lower Income households or Very Low Income households. Rents for the lower
income density bonus units shall be set at an affordable rent as defined in Section 50053 of the
Health and Safety Code. Owner -occupied units shall be available at an affordable housing cost
as defined in Section 50052.5 of the Health and Safety Code.
.040 The initial occupant of Affordable Units in a Common Interest Development that are
directly related to the receipt of the Density Bonus shall be offered at an affordable housing cost,
as that cost is defined in Section 50052.5 of the health and Safety Code. If any City subsidy is
provided, the City shall enforce an equity -sharing agreement, unless it is in conflict with the
requirements of another public funding source or law. The following shall apply to the equity -
sharing agreement:
.0401 Upon resale, the seller of the unit shall retain the value of any improvements,
the down payment, and the seller's proportionate share of appreciation. The local government
shall recapture any initial subsidy and its proportionate share of appreciation, which shall then be
used within three years for any of the purposes described in Section 33334.2 of the Health and
Safety Code that promote homeownership.
.0402 The City's initial subsidy shall be equal to the fair market value of the home at
the time of initial sale minus the initial sale price to the moderate -income household, plus the
amount of any down payment assistance or mortgage assistance. If upon resale the market value
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is lower than the initial market value, then the value at the time of the resale shall be used as the
initial market value.
.0403 The City's proportionate share of appreciation shall be equal to the ratio of the
initial subsidy to the fair market value of the home at the time of initial sale.
.0404 If applicable, the Density Bonus Housing Agreement shall include the
provisions required by Section 65916 of the California Government Code.
.050 If the applicant has applied to construct a housing development that includes a Child
Care Facility, then the Density Bonus Housing Agreement shall include provisions which require
continued compliance with the requirements of Section 18.52.080 (Provision of Child Care
Facilities).
.060 Following execution of the agreement by all parties, the completed Density Bonus
Housing Agreement, or memorandum thereof, or, if required by the Density Bonus Housing
Agreement, a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, shall be recorded on the
parcel or parcels designated for the construction of Affordable Units. The recordation shall take
place prior to final map approval, or, where a map is not being processed, prior to issuance of
building permits for such parcels or units. The Density Bonus Housing Agreement shall be
binding on the developer of the housing development and all future owners and successors in
interest thereof.
18.52.140 APPROVAL AUTHORITY.
Applications as specified in Section 18.52.150 (Application Submittals) shall be approved by
the City through either a ministerial review by the Planning Director or through a public hearing
by the Planning Commission. Level of review is subject to the following:
.010 Planning Director Review. The Planning Director has the approval authority for
Density Bonus Applications that are for Density Bonus specified in Sections 18.52.040 (Density
Bonus), 18.52.050 (Transfer of Land), and 18.52.060 (Condo Conversion), parking ratios
specified in Section 18.52.070 (Parking Ratios), and for requested incentives from tier one
incentives specified in Section 18.52. 100 (Tier One Incentives) and in the number specified in
Section 18.52.090 (Development Incentives).
.020 Planning Commission Review. The Planning Commission shall have the approval
authority for Density Bonus Applications that are for Density Bonus specified in Sections
18.52.040 (Density Bonus), 18.52.050 (Transfer of Land), and 18.52.060 (Condo Conversion),
parking ratios specified in Section 18.52.070 (Parking Ratios), and for requested incentives that
include at least one incentive from the tier two incentives specified in Section 18.52.110 (Tier
Two Incentives) and/or in a number greater than specified in Section 18.52.090 (Development
Incentives).
18.52.150 APPLICATION SUBMITTALS.
.010 An application(s) pursuant to this chapter shall be processed concurrently with any
other application(s) required for the housing development, including any that include
discretionary land use decisions. Final approval or disapproval of an application (with right of
appeal to the City Council) shall be made by the Planning Director, Planning Commission, or
City Council as prescribed in Section 18.52.140 (Approval Authority), unless direct financial
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assistance is requested. If direct financial assistance is requested, the Planning Commission shall
make a recommendation to the City Council, which will have the authority to make the final
decision on the application.
.020 Applicants for a Density Bonus Housing Development shall schedule a pre -
application conference with, and such conference shall be granted by, the Community
Development Department to discuss and identify potential application issues, including any
additional incentives requested pursuant to Section 18.52.090 (Development Incentives). No
charge will be required for the pre -application conference.
.030 An applicant proposing a housing development pursuant to this chapter shall submit a
Pre -file application to the Planning Department prior to the submittal of a Density Bonus
Application. An applicant submitting such a Pre -file application shall also submit a fee as
prescribed in Chapter 18.80 (Fees). A Pre -file application shall be filed on forms prescribed by
the Planning Director and submittals shall include all required information and identified
materials. In addition to the information required on the Pre -file application, the Pre -file
application for Density Bonus shall also include:
.0301 A brief description of the proposed housing development, including the total
number of units, Affordable Units, and Density Bonus Units proposed;
.0302 A description of the parking ratios to be used that will accompany the request;
.0304 A list of the incentives requested and a financial analysis (pro forma) for the
project describing the incentives requested and why the incentives are necessary to provide the
Affordable Units proposed; and
.0305 Other information as may be required by the Community Development
Department.
.040 Density Bonus Applications and copies of the regulations and procedures set forth in
this chapter shall be made available to the public at City Hall. All completed applications shall
be filed with the Planning Department as stipulated in the application. An application shall be
filed on forms prescribed by the Planning Director and submittals shall include all required
information and identified materials.
.050 Upon submission of a Density Bonus Application, the Community Development
Department shall conduct a project review and seek to ensure compatibility of the housing
development with the existing neighborhood scale and character of development. The
Community Development Department shall make a recommendation to the approval authority
regarding design review, any additional or Equivalent Financial Incentives, and other issues
associated with the application.
.060 Applications for Density Bonus subject to the provisions of this Chapter, shall
contain, but not be limited to, the following:
.0601 A description of the project;
.0602 The type of density bonus applied for as described in Sections 18.52.040
(Density Bonus), .050 (Transfer of Land), and .060 (Condo Conversion);
.0603 The parking ratio requested to apply to the project;
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.0604 A financial analysis (pro forma), or other financial information satisfactory to
the Planning Director or Planning Commission as applicable;
0605 Environmental documentation, including:
.01 Information that the proposed project has no specific, adverse impact upon
health, safety, or the physical environment, for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily
mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact; and
.02 Information that the proposed project has no adverse impact on any real
property that is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources.
.0606 Description of each incentive requested; and
.0607 Any other information as required by the Planning or Community
Development Department.
.070 In addition to the application, the applicant shall provide, at the time of application,
an executed letter of understanding in such form as is reasonably satisfactory to the City
acknowledging the basic terms of the Density Bonus Housing Agreement, including the number
of Affordable Units required under this chapter, as well as the unit type and Affordable Rent
schedule or Affordable Housing Cost, as applicable, for such units. Approval of such letter by
the Community Development Department shall be a prerequisite to the Planning Department or
Planning Commission undertaking final action on the application.
.080 Applicant. The application may be submitted by the record owner or owners of each
property comprising the proposed Development site.
.090 Fees. Applications not initiated by the City Housing Authority or Redevelopment
Agency shall be accompanied by a filing fee as set forth in Chapter 18.80 (Fees).
18.52.160 APPLICATION REVIEW.
.010 Ministerial review: Density bonus applications requesting the number of incentives
specified in Section 18.52.090 (Development Incentives) shall be acted upon by the Planning
Director. Any decisions on any density bonus, parking ratio request, and/or incentives shall be
made in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
.020 Public hearing: Density bonus applications requesting incentives beyond those
allowed by Section 18.52.090 (Development Incentives) or those requesting incentives not listed
or incentives from tier two incentives in Section 18.52.110 (Tier Two Incentives) shall be acted
upon by the Planning Commission. A public hearing shall be held in accordance with the
procedure set forth for public hearing in Chapter 18.60 (Procedures). Any decisions on any
Density Bonus and/or incentives requested by the applicant shall be made in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
.030 If the applicant has applied to construct a housing development that includes a Child
Care Facility, then, as a condition of approval of the housing development, the applicant shall
agree to cause the Child Care Facility to (a) remain in operation for a period of time that is as
long as or longer than the period of time during which the Affordable Units are required to
remain restricted and affordable to Very Low, Lower and/or Moderate Income Households, as
applicable, in accordance with Section 18.52.130 (Density Bonus Standards) hereof; and (b) to
include in its attendance a number of children from Very Low, Lower and/or Moderate Income
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Households, as applicable, equal to or greater than the percentage of Affordable Units restricted
to such Very Low, Lower and/or Moderate Income Households, as applicable, required by
Sections 18.52.040 (Density Bonus), .050 (Transfer of Land), and .060 (Condo Conversion)
hereof.
.040 The Community Development Department shall inform the applicant that the
requested additional incentives shall be recommended for consideration with the proposed
housing development, or that alternative or modified additional incentives pursuant to Section
18.52.090 (Development Incentives) shall be recommended for consideration in lieu of the
requested incentives or that such incentives are not appropriate or needed for the proposed
housing development. If the Community Development Department recommends alternative or
modified incentives, the recommendation shall establish how the alternative or modified
incentives can be expected to have an equivalent affordability effect as the requested incentives.
.050 If the Planning Director or Planning Commission makes any of the findings set forth
in Section 18.52.190 (Findings), the written finding shall be provided to the applicant who may
within 20 days of the postmarked findings, appeal the decision to the City Council by providing
a written request to the City Clerk.
18.52.170 DETERMINATION OF APPLICATION COMPLETENESS.
.010 Initial Determination. All applications submitted to the Planning Department will be
processed to determine their completeness in accordance with Section 18.060.050
(Determination of Application Completeness).
.020 Determination. After the initial review period, if the application is deemed complete,
city staff shall continue to process the request. If the application is incomplete, the applicant
shall be informed in writing that additional specified information must be provided.
18.52.180 MODIFICATION OF APPLICATION.
An application may be modified by the applicant. Any prior finding of application
completeness may be voided by submittal of a modification. Depending on the type and
substance of the modification, the modified application may be distributed again for
completeness review and may require payment of a supplemental application fee.
18.52.190 FINDINGS.
.010 Applications for Qualified Affordable Housing Developments for Density Bonus
pursuant to Sections 18.52.040 (Density Bonus), .050 (Transfer of Land), and .060 (Condo
Conversion) and Parking Ratios pursuant to Section 18.52.070 (Parking Ratios) shall be
approved by the City pursuant to the implementation of a Density Bonus Housing Agreement
defined in Section 18.52.230 (Density Bonus Housing Agreement).
.020 Review. It is the intent of this chapter that density bonus applications be reviewed by
both the Planning Department and the Community Development Department for compliance
with the provisions of this chapter, including affordability and design requirements.
Applications shall be reviewed by other city departments where appropriate. Such review shall
include a review of compliance with this chapter and other city codes, and, for Density Bonus
Applications for an Affordable Rental Housing Development, a review of compliance with the
following standards:
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.0201 That the Affordable Housing Development will be compatible with the scale
and character of the existing neighborhood and nearby land uses.
.0202 That the Affordable Housing Development will preserve the integrity and
character of the zoning district and the General Plan.
.0203 That the Affordable Housing Development will be consistent with design
guidelines established for affordable housing and will comply with all affordability requirements.
.030 The City shall approve the request for development incentives and in the number
specified in Development Incentives, Section 18.52.090 (Development Incentives) pursuant to
the implementation of a Density Bonus Housing Agreement defined in Section 18.52.230
(Density Bonus Housing Agreement) unless it makes a written finding, based upon substantial
evidence, of either of the following:
.0301 That the incentive is not required to provide affordable housing costs or
affordable rents; or
.0302 That the incentive would have a specific adverse impact upon public health
and safety or on the physical environment, or on any real property that is listed in the California
Register of Historical Resources, and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily
mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact without rendering the development unaffordable to
very low, lower, or moderate income households.
.040 The City shall approve the request for additional density bonus or incentive for the
provision of a childcare facility specified in Section 18.52.080 (Provision of Child Care
Facilities) unless it makes a written finding, based upon substantial evidence, of any of the
following:
.0401 That the additional density bonus or incentive for a child care facility does not
significantly contribute to the economic feasibility of the construction of the construction of the
child care facility; or
.0402 That the additional incentive would have a specific adverse impact upon
public health and safety or on the physical environment, or on any real property that is listed in
the California Register of Historical Resources, and for which there is no feasible method to
satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact without rendering the development
unaffordable to very low, lower, or moderate income households; or
.0403 That the community has adequate child care facilities.
18.52.200 NOTICE OF APPROVAL OR DENIAL.
Not later than ten (10) days after the approval or denial of a Density Bonus Application, the
Planning Department shall prepare and mail to the applicant and property owner a formal written
notice of the action. Notwithstanding the foregoing, approval shall not be effective until
applicant executes a Density Bonus Housing Agreement in accordance with Section 18.52.230
(Density Bonus Housing Agreement).
18.52.210 APPEALS.
.010 Initiation of appeal. Appeals may be filed by any applicant dissatisfied with any
decision made on the application for a Density Bonus Housing Development.
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.020 Appeal authority. Any appeal of a decision of the approval authority pursuant to
Section 18.52.140 (Approval Authority) may be appealed to the City Council.
.030 Application. The application for appeal shall be in writing and clearly identify the
appellant(s) and the reasons for appeal. All appeals shall be filed with the City Clerk.
.040 Timeframe. An appeal of a decision of the approval authority must be filed by the
applicant within fifteen (15) days from the date indicated on the written notification of the
decision made by the approval authority.
.050 Fees. Fees shall be paid as specified in Chapter 18.80 (Fees).
.060 Notification and hearing. Appeals of the decision of the approval authority shall be
subject to the same notification and hearing requirements as specified in Chapter 18.60
(Procedures), except that the date of the public hearing before the City Council shall not exceed
sixty (60) days following receipt of the written appeal or the election of the City Council to
review any action of the approval authority.
.070 Revisions after appeal. If revised plans are submitted following appeal of a decision,
the Planning Director may require these plans to be submitted to the Planning Commission for
review and recommendation prior to City Council consideration.
.080 Prior to the City Council public hearing, an appeal may be withdrawn by the party
who filed the appeal provided the withdrawal is submitted in writing to the City Clerk prior to or
at the public hearing. However, if more than one party has filed an appeal, all of said parties
must withdraw their appeal, otherwise the City Council shall consider the request. If a valid
withdrawal is submitted, the decision of the original approval authority shall stand as the final
decision at the end of the original appeal period.
18.52.220 TIME TO EXERCISE ENTITLEMENT.
The approved term to obtain building permits, thereby exercising the entitlement for a
Density Bonus Housing Development shall be one (1) year from the date of approval. Such time
limitation may be extended as set forth in Section 18.60.170 (Extension of Time to Exercise
Entitlement) by the Planning Director.
18.52.230 DENSITY BONUS HOUSING AGREEMENT.
.010 Applicants utilizing this chapter shall enter into a Density Bonus Housing Agreement
with the City in accordance with this chapter and in a form and substance acceptable to the City.
The terms of the agreement shall be reviewed, revised and approved by the Community
Development Department.
.020 The Density Bonus Housing Agreement shall include provisions which require
continued compliance with the applicable requirements of the chapter.
.030 If the applicant has applied to construct a housing development that includes a Child
Care Facility, then the Density Bonus Housing Agreement shall include provisions which require
continued compliance with the requirements of subsection .030 of Section 18.52.160
(Application Review) above.
.040 If applicable, the Density Bonus Housing Agreement shall include the provisions
required by Section 65916 of the California Government Code.
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.050 Following execution of the agreement by all parties, the completed Density Bonus
Housing Agreement, or memorandum thereof, or, if required by the Density Bonus Housing
Agreement, a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, shall be recorded on the
parcel or parcels designated for the construction of Affordable Units. The recordation shall take
place prior to final map approval, or, where a map is not being processed, prior to issuance of
building permits for such parcels or units. The Density Bonus Housing Agreement shall be
binding on the developer of the housing development and all future owners and successors in
interest thereof.
.060 The Density Bonus Housing Agreement, or memorandum thereof, shall be recorded
against the development site prior to issuance of building permits for the Density Bonus Housing
Development. The agreement shall be binding on all future owners and successors in interest.
.070 The Density Bonus Housing Agreement for rental density bonus developments shall
include provisions which require Professional Management for Housing Developments that
include fifteen (15) or fewer units and Professional On -Site Management for Housing
Developments that include sixteen (16) or more units, which provides for the continued
maintenance of the property.
.0701 Professional Management and Professional On -Site Management shall also
monitor the use of parking spaces within the Housing Development to ensure that parking spaces
are provided, maintained and used in accordance with the terms of the Density Bonus Housing
Agreement.
.0702 Professional Management and Professional On -Site Management shall also
ensure that the Housing Development is maintained in a manner that is consistent with the
standards of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
.080 Applicants utilizing this chapter with the option for an Affordable Rental Housing
Development shall enter into a Density Bonus Agreement with the City in accordance with this
chapter and in a form and substance acceptable to the City. The terms of the agreement shall be
reviewed, revised and approved by the Community Development Department. The agreement
shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
.0801 The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim
Housing Authority shall be third party beneficiaries of the Affordable Housing Agreement;
.0802 The total number of units approved for the Affordable Rental Housing
Development, including the number of Affordable Units;
0803 The location, unit sizes (square feet), and number of bedrooms of each of the
Affordable Units;
.0804 The standards for determining the Affordable Rent for each Affordable Unit;
.0805 A term of at least fifty five (55) years;
.0806 A description of the density bonus, parking ratio and development
incentive(s), if any, being provided by the City;
.0807 If the Affordable Rental Housing Development has received a parking ratio
pursuant to Section 18.52.070 (Parking Ratios), a plan for parking management, which shall
include a map depicting which parking spaces are reserved and which are not and shall include
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procedures for removal of inoperable vehicles and a limitation on the aggregate number of
vehicles permitted in the Affordable Rental Housing Development in accordance with
subsections .050 and .060 of Section 18.52.120 (Affordable Rental Housing Developments);
.0808 A limitation on occupancy of each unit in the Affordable Rental Housing
Development not to exceed more than such number of persons as is equal to the sum of the
number of bedrooms in the unit, multiplied by two, plus one;
.0809 The obligation of the owner to provide first priority to people who live or
work in the City to rent the Affordable Units to the extent permitted by law and the obligation to
provide the Anaheim Housing Authority, at initial lease -up, with a sixty (60) day priority to refer
rental applicants under its Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Waiting List and its Affordable
Housing Waiting List, to the extent permitted by law;
.0810 The obligation of the owner to comply with an acceptable written
management plan to the Community Development Director setting forth the owner's policies and
procedures for renting, managing, maintaining and operating the Affordable Rental Housing
Development to assure a healthy and secure living environment for the residents, which is
consistent with reasonable business practices and property management standards established in
Orange County, California, and which shall be attached to the Agreement;
.0811 A description of remedies for breach of the agreement by either party (the
City may identify tenants as third party beneficiaries under the agreement); and
.0812 Other provisions to ensure implementation and compliance with this chapter,
matters addressed in the application, and the Agreement.
18.52.240 CONFLICTS WITH OTHER LAWS.
.010 Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to prohibit occupancy by any
person of any dwelling unit in an affordable housing project where such prohibition would be in
violation of, or conflict with, any provision of State law with which the City of Anaheim is
required to conform. In the event of any such conflict, the applicable provision of State law shall
prevail.
.020 In the event that the provisions of Chapter 4.3 Section 65915 et. seq, of the California
Government Code are repealed or changed, the density bonus, parking ratios and development
incentives for Affordable Rental Housing Developments as specified in Section 18.52.120
(Affordable Rental Housing Developments) shall continue to apply.
18.52.250 PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy, or for any owner, operator or manager of any
affordable housing project to permit the occupancy of, any dwelling unit within an affordable
housing project in violation of any provision of this chapter. Any such violation shall be a
misdemeanor punishable in the manner set forth in Section 1.01.370 (Violations of Code —
Penalty) of Chapter 1.01 (Code Adoption and Construction). Each such person shall be guilty of
a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any
provision of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by any such person and shall be
punishable accordingly. The criminal sanctions imposed by this section shall be in addition to
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any civil remedies, at law or in equity, which are otherwise available to the City of Anaheim to
remedy such violations.
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
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of Publication of
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
CITY OF ANAHEIM
ORDINANCE NO. 6041
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
AMENDING CHAPTER 18.52 OF TITLE 18 OF THE
ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
DENSITY BONUS (ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
200600049)
This ordinance amends Chapter 18.52 of the Anaheim Mu-
nicipal Code to establish new regulations and procedures
pertaining to Density Bonus, which would implement State -
mandated density bonus law for affordable and senior
housing. The, ordinance also integrates the density bonus
provisions with the current provisions of Chapter 18.58 of
the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to affordable
multiple -fatuity housing developments.
The ordinance further establishes a new application and re-
view process that specifically addresses the relationship to
adjacent residential neighborhoods while meeting the intent
of State law. The process provides applicants a menu of
"tiered' incentives that offer two levels of review based on
the number of incentives being requested in connection
with anaffordable housing project.
The amendment also satisfies one, of the City's Affordable
Housing Strategic Plan objectives, which is to encourage
low- and very -low income housing unit development.
I, Sheryll Schroeder, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do
hereby ca[tily that the foregoing is a summary of Ordinance
No. 8041 which ordinance was introduced at a regular meet-
ing of the City Council of the City of Anaheim on the 26th
day of September, 2006 and was subsequent reintro-
duced at a regular meeting of the City Council of I a City of
Anaheim on the 17th day of October, 2006 and was duty
passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said Council
on the 13th day of November, 2006 by the following roll call
vote of the members thereof:
AYES: Mayor Pringle, Council Members Sidhu,
Hernandez Galloway, Chavez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The above summary is a brief description of the subject
matter contained in the text of Ordinance No. 6041, which
has bean prepared pursuant to Section 512 of the Charter of
the C ty of Anaheim. This summary does not include or de-
scribe every provision of the ordinance and should not be
relied on as a substitute for the full text of the ordinance.
To obtain a copy of the full text of the ordinance, please
contact the Office of the City Clerk, (714) 765-5166, between
8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. There is no
charge for the copy.
Publish: Anaheim Bulletin
November 23, 2006
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