Dimensional standards
Parking
- Minimum, studio / 1-bedroom
- 1
- Minimum, 2+ bedroom
- 1.5
Extracted standards
17 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Rounding of fractional units
All density calculations resulting in fractional units shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
Density bonus
- Additional density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for childcare facility
An additional density bonus that is an amount of square feet of residential space that is equal to or greater than the amount of square feet in the childcare facility.
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for land donation15 pct
When an applicant for a tentative subdivision map, parcel map, or other residential development approval donates land to the City in accordance with this subdivision, the applicant shall be entitled to a 15-percent increase above the otherwise maximum allowable residential density for the entire development.
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for lower income households80 pct
For housing developments meeting the criteria of subparagraph (G) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b), the density bonus shall be 80 percent of the number of units for lower income households.
- No maximum density near major transit stop for lower income
If the housing development is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, the City shall not impose any maximum controls on density.
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for senior housing20 pct
For housing developments meeting the criteria of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b), the density bonus shall be 20 percent of the number of senior housing units.
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for student housing35 pct
For housing developments meeting the criteria of subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b), the density bonus shall be 35 percent of the student housing units.
Other
- Incentives and concessions
The applicant shall receive the following number of incentives or concessions based on project criteria.
- Replacement requirement for vacated/demolished units
The proposed housing development shall provide at least the same number of units of equivalent size ... subject to a recorded affordability restriction for at least 55 years.
- Shared housing minimum unit size
The City shall not require any minimum unit size requirements or minimum bedroom requirements that are in conflict with paragraph (7) of subdivision (o).
- Waiver or reduction of development standards
An applicant may submit a proposal for the waiver or reduction of development standards that will have the effect of physically precluding the construction of a development meeting the criteria.
Parking
- Elimination of parking requirements for certain developments
The City shall not impose vehicular parking standards if the development meets any of the following criteria: located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, or for-rent housing for 55+, or special needs/supportive housing.
- Maximum parking ratio for 0-1 bedroom units1 spaces/unit
Zero to one bedroom: One onsite parking space
- Maximum parking ratio for 2-3 bedroom units1.5 spaces/unit
Two to three bedrooms: One and one-half onsite parking spaces
- Maximum parking ratio for 4+ bedroom units2.5 spaces/unit
Four and more bedrooms: Two and one-half parking spaces
- Reduced parking near major transit stop for low-income units0.5 spaces/unit
The City shall not impose a vehicular parking ratio ... that exceeds 0.5 spaces per unit.
- Reduced parking near major transit stop for moderate-income units0.5 spaces/bedroom
The City shall not impose a vehicular parking ratio ... that exceeds 0.5 spaces per bedroom.
From the ordinance
Density Bonus Regulations: density bonus means a density increase over the otherwise maximum allowable gross residential density.
Parking requirements
{
"0-1 bedroom": "1 space",
"4+ bedrooms": "2.5 spaces",
"2-3 bedrooms": "1.5 spaces"
}