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Westminster Planning Commission recommends updating density bonus rules to conform with state law
Summary
The commission voted 5-0 to recommend repeal and re-adoption of Chapter 17.57 to bring the city's density bonus provisions into compliance with California law, changing review authority, removing findings, and adding requirements to ensure affordable units are built concurrently and match market-rate unit amenities.
Alice, an associate planner, presented a zoning text amendment (case 2025-0223) to repeal and re-adopt Chapter 17.57 of the Westminster Municipal Code and amend related code sections to align the city's density bonus rules with state law. She explained that the city's current code (adopted in 2010) no longer complies with California Density Bonus Law and requires updates. "Our code no longer complies with state law and requires a code update," Alice said.
Key changes described by staff include:…
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