27.080 General Application Requirements.
A. An application for a Density Bonus, Incentive or Concession shall be made as follows:
1. An application for a density bonus, incentive, concession, waiver, modification or revised standard shall be submitted with the first application for a permit for a Housing Development and shall be processed concurrently with those permits. The application shall be on a form prescribed by the Community Development Director and shall include the following information:
a. A brief description of the proposed Housing Development, including the total number of dwelling units, Restricted Affordable Units, and Density Bonus Units proposed.
b. The zoning and general plan designations and assessor’s parcel number(s) of the project site, and a description of any Density Bonus, Incentive, or Concession, requested.
c. A vicinity map and preliminary site plan, drawn to scale, including building footprints, driveway and parking layout.
d. If a Concession or Incentive is requested, the application shall provide evidence as to why the Concession or Incentive is necessary to provide the Restricted Affordable Units in accordance with Section 27.070 of this Chapter. Such evidence shall include, but is not limited to an explanation as to the actual cost reduction achieved through the concession or incentive and how the cost reduction allows the applicant to provide the Restricted Affordable Units, and any supporting documentation.
e. Level of affordability of the Restricted Affordable Units and proposed method to ensure affordability.
f. If a Density Bonus or Concession or Incentive is requested for a land donation, the application shall show the location of the land to be dedicated, provide proof of site control, and provide evidence that all of the requirements and each of the findings included in Government Code Section 65915(g) and Section 27.040(F) can be made.
2. In accordance with State law, neither the granting of a Concession or Incentive, nor the granting of a Density Bonus, shall be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, zoning change, variance, or other discretionary approval.
3. This Chapter implements State Density Bonus Law. Any Density Bonus, Incentive or Concession sought by an Applicant shall be made pursuant to this chapter and may not be combined with similar requests under State Density Bonus law.