17.43.040

Density bonus

• Density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. for 55+ project20 pct

  The density bonus for a project for persons aged 55 and older, and those residing with them, shall be 20 percent.

• Maximum density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. in Central DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.50 pct

  Projects in Central District subdistricts CD-1, CD-2, CD-3, and CD-4 may be granted a density bonus of up to 50 percent above the maximum density.

• Maximum density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes. percentage35 pct

  Density bonus of up to 35 percent.

• Floor area ratioFloor 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. concession0.5 ratio

  Increase in maximum allowable floor area ratio by up to 0.5 beyond otherwise applicable standard.

• HeightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. concession12 ft

  Increase in maximum allowable height of each building by up to 12 feet beyond otherwise applicable standard over no more than 60% of the proposed footprint of the respective building.

• Parking reduction concession50 pct

  Reduction of the minimum number of off-street automobile parking space requirements by up to 50% below otherwise applicable standards, provided that the project site is located within the Central District Transit Oriented area or within a one-half mile radius of any Metro Gold Line Station, with the exception of the Sierra Madre Villa Station.

• SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. reduction concession50 pct

  Reduction of side or rear setback requirements by up to 50% from otherwise applicable standards.