The purpose of this chapter is to provide definitions for unique
terms used throughout this title that relate to density bonus.
(Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)
"Affordable rent"
means monthly housing expenses, including a reasonable allowance
for utilities, for rental target units reserved for very low- or lower-income
households, not exceeding the following calculations:
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Very low income. Fifty percent of the area median income for
San Bernardino County, adjusted for household size, multiplied by
30 percent and divided by 12.
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Lower income. Eighty percent of the area median income for San
Bernardino County, adjusted for household size, multiplied by 30 percent
and divided by 12.
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"Child care facility"
means a facility installed, operated, and maintained for
the nonresidential care of children as defined under applicable state
licensing requirements for the facility. Such facilities include,
but are not limited to, infant centers, preschools, extended day care
facilities, school-age child care centers, or family day care homes
as defined in this title.
"Density bonus"
means a density increase over the otherwise maximum allowable
residential density under the applicable zone and the land use element
of the general plan.
"Density bonus units"
means those residential units granted pursuant to the provisions
of this title which exceed the otherwise maximum residential density
for the development site.
"Housing cost"
means the sum of actual or projected monthly payments for
all of the following associated with for-sale target units: principal
and interest on a mortgage loan, including any loan insurance fees,
property taxes and assessments, fire and casualty insurance, property
maintenance and repairs, homeowner association fees, and a reasonable
allowance for utilities. Adjustments should be made as necessary for
down payment assistance.
"Housing development"
means one or more groups of projects for residential units
planned for construction in the city. Includes a subdivision or common
interest development as defined in
Civil Code § 1351, residential
units or unimproved residential lots, the rehabilitation of existing
multi-family dwellings where the rehabilitation would result in a
net increase in available units, and the conversion and rehabilitation
of an existing commercial building to residential use.
"Lower-income household"
means a household whose income does not exceed the lower
income limits applicable to San Bernardino County, as published and
periodically updated by the state department of housing and community
development pursuant to
Health and Safety Code § 50079.5.
"Maximum residential density"
means the maximum number of residential units permitted by
the city's general plan land use element and this title at the time
of application.
"Moderate-income household"
means a household whose income does not exceed the moderate
income limits applicable to San Bernardino County, as published and
periodically updated by the state department of housing and community
development pursuant to
Health and Safety Code § 50093.
"Senior citizen housing development"
means a residential development developed, substantially
rehabilitated, or substantially renovated for senior citizens that
has at least 25 dwelling units and complies with the requirements
of
Civil Code § 51.3.
"Special needs"
means persons identified as having special needs related
to any of the following:
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Mental health;
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Physical disabilities;
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Developmental disabilities, including, but not limited to, mental
retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism;
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The risk of homelessness; or
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Persons eligible for mental health services funded in whole
or in part by the mental health services fund, created by Welfare
and Institutions Code § 5890.
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"Target unit"
means a dwelling unit within a housing development which
will be reserved for sale or rent to, and affordable to, very low-
or lower-income households or qualifying senior residents.
"Very low income household"
means a household whose income does not exceed the very low
income limits applicable to San Bernardino County, as published and
periodically updated by the state department of housing and community
development pursuant to
Health and Safety Code § 50105.
(Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)