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Planning staff unveil citywide density bonus proposal with 5 tiers and 10% affordability requirement
Summary
City staff proposed a citywide density bonus program that creates five height tiers (0, +15, +30, +45, +60 feet), requires 10% affordable units across all tiers (50% MFI for rental; 80% MFI for ownership), and applies to commercial base zones while adding tenant protections and unit‑replacement rules.
City planning staff presented a draft Citywide Density Bonus Program to the Planning Commission at a special meeting, outlining a five‑tier system of optional height and site‑standard relaxations tied to required community benefits.
“10% across the board,” said Warner Cook, principal planner, summarizing staff’s central affordability proposal: 10% of units affordable at each tier — ownership units targeted at 80% median family income (MFI) and rental units targeted at 50% MFI. Staff said rental affordability would be required on‑site; ownership units would allow a fee‑in‑lieu option.
The program would be available only in commercial base zones and would offer a menu of entitlements beyond height, including reduced setbacks, waived dwelling‑unit caps and relaxed compatibility standards. Staff described five combining districts: BASE (no additional height), DBC+15, DBC+30, DBC+45 and DBC+60; only one tier may be applied per property. Staff emphasized the…
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