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Millbrae staff and consultant recommend changes to density-bonus rules, advise re‑setting rental inclusionary target
Summary
City planning staff and Harris & Associates presented findings that current market conditions make Millbrae’s 15% rental inclusionary requirement infeasible for some prototypes and proposed a layered local density bonus to encourage lot consolidation and incentivize development.
City planning staff and consultant Harris & Associates presented findings and recommendations to the Millbrae City Council on Jan. 28 about potential updates to the city’s density bonus and inclusionary housing ordinance.
Why the study: The analysis responds to the city’s housing element actions to encourage more affordable units and to make development more feasible in Millbrae’s smaller-lot downtown and corridor areas.
What the study found: Harris & Associates reported that current market conditions—higher construction costs, higher interest rates and limited rent growth—have reduced financial feasibility for many multi‑family rental developments. Using prototype projects, the consultant found: - Rental projects: Under…
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