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- B-2 and B-3 dwelling floor area increase20 pct
The maximum permitted floor area devoted to dwelling use shall be increased by up to 20 percent, provided that not less than 11 percent of the total dwelling use floor area, including the optional floor area increase, is devoted to affordable dwelling units.
- B-2 and B-3 building heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. increase12 ft
The maximum permitted building height shall be increased by 12 feet when at least ten percent of the floor area permitted for dwelling use in the building is devoted to affordable dwelling units.
- B-4 dwelling floor area increase10 pct
The maximum permitted floor area applicable to dwelling use shall be increased by up to ten percent, provided that not less than six percent of the total dwelling use floor area, including the optional floor area increase, is devoted to affordable dwelling units.
- MultifamilyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. density increase (≥24 units)10 pct
Where 24 or more multifamily dwelling units are permitted on a site before application of any density bonus feature, the permitted number of such units shall be increased by up to ten percent, provided that not less than six percent of the total number of multifamily dwelling units developed on the site, including the optional density increase, are affordable dwelling units.
- MultifamilyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. density increase (≤23 units)15 pct
Where 23 or fewer multifamily dwelling units are permitted on a site before application of any density bonus feature, the permitted number of such units shall be increased by up to 15 percent, provided that not less than nine percent of the total number of multifamily dwelling units developed on the site, including the optional density increase, are affordable dwelling units.
- MultifamilyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. FARFloor area ratio (FAR)Total floor area divided by lot area — an FAR of 2.0 permits 20,000 sq ft of floor on a 10,000 sq ft lot. increase10 pct
In districts where a maximum floor area ratio is applicable to multifamily dwellings, the permitted floor area shall be increased by up to ten percent, provided that not less than six percent of the total multifamily floor area developed on the site, including the optional floor area increase, is devoted to affordable dwelling units.
- Single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. attached density increase20 pct
In districts where maximum permitted average density is applicable to single-family attached dwellings, such density shall be increased by up to 20 percent, provided that not less than 11 percent of the total number of single-family attached dwellings developed on the site, including the optional density increase, are affordable dwelling units.
- Single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. detached lot reduction20 pct
The minimum required lot area, lot width and side yard width applicable to single-family detached dwellings shall be reduced by up to 20 percent, provided that not less than 11 percent of the total number of single-family detached dwellings developed on the site, including the optional density increase, are affordable dwelling units, and provided further that in no case shall the lot area be less than 3,000 square feet, nor shall the lot width be less than 25 feet, nor shall any side yard be less than three feet in width.
- Two-family attached lot reduction20 pct
The minimum required lot area and lot width applicable to two-family attached dwellings shall be reduced by up to 20 percent, provided that not less than 11 percent of the total number of two-family attached dwellings developed on the site, including the optional density increase, are affordable dwelling units, and provided further that in no case shall the lot area be less than 2,600 square feet, nor shall the lot width be less than 23 feet.
- Two-family detached lot reduction20 pct
The minimum required lot area, lot width and side yard width applicable to two-family detached dwellings shall be reduced by up to 20 percent, provided that not less than 11 percent of the total number of two-family detached dwellings developed on the site, including the optional density increase, are affordable dwelling units, and provided further that in no case shall the lot area be less than 3,600 square feet, nor shall the lot width be less than 27 feet, nor shall any side yard be less than three feet in width.
- UB and B-1 dwelling floor area increase20 pct
The maximum permitted floor area devoted to dwelling use shall be increased by up to 20 percent, provided that not less than 11 percent of the total dwelling use floor area, including the optional floor area increase, is devoted to affordable dwelling units.
From the ordinance
The following modifications to applicable zoning district requirements shall be known as density bonus features, and shall be permitted as means to enable increased density of development when affordable dwelling units are provided on a site.