§ 1610-0040. DENSITY BONUS INCREASE

(a)

A developer of affordable housing may obtain a density increase of 25% over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density provided by the Sutter County General Plan or applicable specific plan and/or Zoning Code when the development complies with the requirements of Section 65915 of the California Government Code and this Chapter. The density bonus shall apply to housing developments consisting of five or more dwelling units.

(b)

When a developer of housing agrees or proposes to construct at least (1) 20% of the total units of a housing development for lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, or (2) 10% of the total units of a housing development for very low income households, as defined in Section 50105 of the Health and Safety Code, or (3) 50% of the total dwelling units of a housing development for qualifying residents, as defined in Section 51.2 of the Civil Code, the County shall either (i) grant a density bonus and at least one of the concessions or incentives identified in this Chapter unless the County makes a written finding that the additional concession or incentive is not required in order to provide for affordable housing costs as defined in Section 50052.5 of the Health and Safety Code or for rents for the targeted units to be set as specified in section 1610-0100, or (ii) provide other incentives of equivalent value based upon the land cost per dwelling unit.

(c)

For purposes of calculating a density bonus, the residential units do not have to be based upon individual subdivision maps or parcels. The density bonus shall be permitted in geographic areas of the housing development other than the area where the units for the lower income households are located.