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Poway council hears overview of California's density-bonus law; officials warn it can override local design rules
Summary
City attorney Alan Fenstermacher and development director Julie Trecopio briefed council on state density-bonus law, explaining bonus calculations, waivers and concessions and local examples. Councilmembers and a public commenter warned the law can override elements of the Poway Road specific plan.
City attorney Alan Fenstermacher and Director of Development Services Julie Trecopio presented an informational overview of California's density-bonus law at the April 21 Poway City Council meeting, outlining how bonus units are calculated, what waivers and concessions developers may request, and how reduced parking and other concessions can change project design.
Fenstermacher summarized the statute's mechanics and recent legal developments, noting developers can request unlimited waivers from physical development standards…
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