Section 12.03.160
Extracted standards
22 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density bonus
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for 100% low income80 pct
If an applicant elects to construct units for low income households with one hundred percent (100%) of the total dwelling units, exclusive of manager's unit(s), except that up to twenty percent (20%) of the total units in the development may be for moderate-income households, the density bonus shall be eighty percent (80%) of the number of units for lower income households
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for 100% low income100 pct
One hundred percent (100%) of the total number of proposed units including total units and density bonus units, but exclusive of a manager's unit or units, are for lower income households
- Minimum units for density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. eligibility5 units
Consist of five (5) or more rental units, or dwelling units offered for sale
- Permit fee reduction for affordable housing50 pct
Reduction by fifty percent (50%) all County permit fees for projects that develop housing for very low-income households, lower income households or housing for persons with disabilities
- HeightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. increase for 100% low income near transit33 ft
If the housing development is located within one-half (0.5) mile of a major transit stop, as defined in Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21155, there shall be no maximum density, the applicant may request four (4) incentives or concessions, and the applicant shall also receive a height increase of up to three (3) additional stories, or thirty-three (33') feet.
- HeightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. increase in storiesStoreysHabitable floor levels. Whether a basement or attic counts is defined by the local code. for 100% low income near transit3 storiesStoreysHabitable floor levels. Whether a basement or attic counts is defined by the local code.
If the housing development is located within one-half (0.5) mile of a major transit stop, as defined in Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21155, there shall be no maximum density, the applicant may request four (4) incentives or concessions, and the applicant shall also receive a height increase of up to three (3) additional stories, or thirty-three (33') feet.
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for low income units10 pct
Ten percent (10%) of the total number of proposed units are for lower income households
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for moderate income units10 pct
Ten percent (10%) of the total number of proposed units are for families of moderate income
All density calculations resulting in fractional units shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for senior housing20 pct
If an applicant elects to construct a senior citizen housing development with at least fifty percent (50%) of the total dwelling units for senior citizens, the density bonus shall be twenty percent (20%) of the total number of allowed housing units
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for senior units50 pct
Fifty percent (50%) of the total number of proposed units are for qualifying residents as determined by Cal. Civ. Code §§ 51.3 and 51.12 (senior of any income level)
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for special populations35 pct
If an applicant elects to construct a housing development with at least ten percent of the total dwelling units for transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, or homeless persons, the density bonus shall be thirty-five percent (35%) of the total number of allowed housing units
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for special populations10 pct
Ten percent (10%) of the total number of proposed units are for transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, or homeless persons
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for student housing20 pct
Twenty percent (20%) of the total number of proposed units are for lower income students in a student housing development
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for very low income units5 pct
Five percent (5%) of the total number of proposed units are for very low-income households
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for workforce housing20 pct
If an applicant elects to construct a housing development with at least fifty percent (50%) of the total units for workforce housing, the density bonus shall be twenty percent (20%) of the total number of allowed housing units
- Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for workforce housing units50 pct
Fifty percent (50%) of the total number of proposed units are for workforce housing
Other
- Affordability period for privately financed projects55 years
Privately financed projects that receive a density bonus as the only incentive from the County consistent with Cal. Gov't Code § 65915, shall maintain the availability of very low- and lower-income density bonus units for fifty-five (55) years where such units are rented or leased.
- Affordability period for senior/moderate units10 years
Privately financed projects that receive a density bonus as the only incentive from the County consistent with Cal. Gov't Code § 65915(c), shall maintain the availability of senior citizen units as well as moderate density bonus units for ten (10) years where such units are rented or leased.
- Affordability period55 years
shall maintain the availability of all very low or lower income units for a minimum period of fifty-five (55) years
- Minimum units for inclusionaryInclusionary requirementA share of new homes that must be sold or let below market rate. housing20 units
all projects or subdivisions within the Town of Truckee's Sphere of Influence creating twenty (20) or more parcels or units
- InclusionaryInclusionary requirementA share of new homes that must be sold or let below market rate. housing requirement10 pct
all projects or subdivisions within the Town of Truckee's Sphere of Influence creating twenty (20) or more parcels or units within the Urban High Density, Urban Medium Density, and Urban Single-Family Density General Plan land use map designations shall have an inclusionary affordable housing component of ten percent (10%).
From the ordinance
In order to be eligible for a density bonus and other incentives as provided by this Section, a proposed residential development project shall meet all the applicable eligibility requirements of this section: 1. Consist of five (5) or more rental units, or dwelling units offered for sale; and 2. Be designed and constructed so that at least: a. Ten percent (10%) of the total number of proposed units are for lower income households...