The primary take-away from this case is to always check a density bonus local implementation ordinance against state law. The nonprofit corporation may be permitted by the local agency to retain the initial subsidy and share of appreciation which is produced from the resale of the affordable unit, so long as the funds are used to promote homeownership for lower income households within the jurisdiction of the local agency. 0000008761 00000 n City of Los Angeles. Affordable Housing Incentive Guidelines (2005) x]\S!lLW4?DU6*%PuVK8PAm8 E:*#E*VP%%/ 1ms="!|1 n&}J[$W^}pO>p2j5K/'^-})zJDNMx@ 3?g7530&x33SS7Lm`b 0000005253 00000 n Reporting Requirements. Parking requirements for projects with at least 11% very low income or at least 20% lower income units, which are located within mile from an accessible major transit stop, are reduced from space per bedroom to space per unit. A project requesting on-menu incentives, as outlined in LAMC12.22 A.25, is processed by City Planning through a ministerial review process. 76 48 trailer THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The legislation does not modify the 80% density bonus required to be provided to completely affordable projects. 0000005421 00000 n Prior to 2021, the Density Bonus Law permitted a maximum density bonus of thirty-five percent (35%) for a housing development in which (a) at least eleven percent (11%) of the total units are for very low income households, (b) at least twenty percent (20%) of the total units are for low income households, or (c) at least forty percent (40%) of the total for-sale units are for moderate income households. 0000007530 00000 n 2009 Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning. This is Part 5 of a five-part series by Urban One, which outlines recommendations and proposals for improving the California/Los Angeles density bonus program. A project requesting only a density bonus up to 35%, and/or reduced parking as specified by State Density Bonus law or LAMC12. 0000013934 00000 n 0000011532 00000 n No CEQA review is conducted. These projects receive a Letter of Determination describing the approved project and any applicable conditions of approval. 0000012814 00000 n dXn7@ C `kj6`=$LL9m50~=3jptv^xxx[xH0#h afMg tsP@tEf(!G,B{e*h$&G$#iIa)Y( : 0b0#A i()P!.udCc:E6"EUU(#\PLB\4(%@f.~h.;.p>+}>u'flGwdu}L^,tX6fEc1>tT3c2n4g&'\'M]wW ^qqnvx_geV. 0000010477 00000 n Density bonus law (Gov. 2023 Meyers Nave, A Professional Corporation, Diversity Fellowship Program for 1L Students, Energy, Public Power and Telecommunications, Los Angeles Business Journal Names Amrit Kulkarni to 2023 List of Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys, Meyers Nave Elevates Richard D. 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An ordinance amending Sections 12.22, 12.24, 14.00 and 19.01 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to implement a Density Bonus program, as required by State law. Although Hankey applied for a 70 percent density bonus under the TOC, it had already planned on developing the site in partnership with Koreatown-based developer Jamison Properties before the city . Amy Forbes Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7151, aforbes@gibsondunn.com) These changes are outlined below and incorporated into our refreshed 2022 update of our Guide to the California Density Bonus Law. All rights reserved. trailer 0000005421 00000 n <<8289CFA474293447AEFCA18F7AC1C4B5>]>> hL 0UADCB~87(c}K$qmg~wv/>J2EP $AsNO;/hemQ!C'Qu}Zk^U!]MlGATt{ E=s/\TXR*-+~f~q /^ebj73 0000001256 00000 n An ordinance amending Sections 12.22, 12.24, 14.00 and 19.01 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to implement a Density Bonus program, as required by State law. Terms under which this service is provided to you. 0000002922 00000 n 0000004181 00000 n City of Los Angeles (2021) 69 Cal.App.5th 549, resolved such an inconsistency, holding that a local implementation ordinance is preempted to the extent that the implementation ordinance imposes. Overlay Zone or on the City of Los Angeles list of Historical-Cultural Monuments. 0000007998 00000 n 0000072751 00000 n 0000009345 00000 n To the extent the local ordinance requires an applicant to do more than density bonus law, it is preempted. 0000010660 00000 n this website you agree to the use of cookies. hb```f``Y AcSh$v!+[^{KIs%~Ye.T1kFvB*.@|``@lV' 2#n3. (Schreiber v. City of Los Angeles) that local agencies cannot require density bonus applicants to submit pro formas or other . 0000002364 00000 n These projects are not subject to an appeal. %PDF-1.6 % x]nP}$t9A,z>A,rYtHx[=8S6z_S{//_o2~_o{s}:{].fnSTNiS^/mWv|,i:Z60_r^mQV(+5e,b*(RX%TY%U6,,(*e(Je9Tc%KhiE*Z:*b1hL>%hL>F a154&c|+4& The vast majority of jurisdictions in Los Angeles County do not have any renter protection measures (such as rent stabilization). 201 0 obj <> endobj 0000002922 00000 n This change results in a significant reduction in required parking for transit-adjacent density bonus housing projects that include units with two or more bedrooms. /z!rq=_4k!%^@f2 e@C.C"kS:_DAh5|M R'+oCxM/w`pc"w+htt4aAVLZ#%\8:P@[ZXX!p41))0--DAAaccdaBFAALh"`(v90fFu5D)dqP @3 H[vxbLoz3,dhg0CQaYL2,eX0v- c\o3\` Provides one incentive or concession for density bonus projects that include at least 20% of the units for lower income students in a student housing development. 0000068446 00000 n 0000002030 00000 n Read up on housing activity and trends across the City. Subdivision 25 of Subsection A of Section 12.22 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to read: 25. (Schreiber, supra, 69 Cal.App.5th at pp. Share. Originally enacted in 1979, California's Density Bonus Law 3 gives housing and mixed-use developments with five or more homes the right to increased density beyond applicable local limits in exchange for providing homes at below market rate (BMR) rents or costs. (a).) Density bonuses and incentives, consistent with the State Density Bonus Law, can be requested through an Administrative Housing Permit. Access Los Angeless enabling ordinance for the State Density Bonus Program. According to ZIMAS, the project is not located on a substandard street in a Hillside area For more information please refer to our Privacy Policy. 0000004758 00000 n information to improve the functionality and analytical performance of the website. %PDF-1.4 % 201 27 Levels of bonus density between thirty-five percent (35%) and fifty percent (50%) are granted on a sliding scale. The nonprofit housing corporation must then sell each home to a lower income buyer subject to affordability requirements with a term of at least 45 years, an equity sharing agreement, and a repurchase option in favor of the nonprofit corporation. <<8289CFA474293447AEFCA18F7AC1C4B5>]>> This is Part 2 of a five-part series by Urban One, which outlines recommendations and proposals for improving the California/Los Angeles density bonus program.Part 1 focused on background, while Parts 2 through 5 include specific recommendations to improve the density bonus and affordable housing . 0000002233 00000 n THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. d~[T!NV 0000001968 00000 n 0000012326 00000 n In 2018, the City Planning Commission approved the project, including the applicants request for off-menu incentives, finding that the record did not contain substantial evidence that would allow the City Planning Commission to deny the incentives. Before 2021, developers of density bonus projects were automatically entitled to obtain parking requirements of two spaces for two and three bedroom homes by requesting that standard, but AB 2345 lowers this standard to one and one-half spaces for two and three bedroom homes. 0000010946 00000 n 0000009760 00000 n xb```a``Uc`c`H @16,p5 B?,\+~?f}7#ObL$( California Government Code Section 65943 to the Los Angeles City Planning Department on or after January 1, 2020, and requires a discretionary entitlement process with CPD. Terms under which this service is provided to you. Rather, the City was required only to disapprove the requested incentives if it could make a negative finding that the incentives would not result in cost reductions. 0000012501 00000 n By continuing to browse 2009 Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning. 0000005586 00000 n DENSITY BONUS/AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES COMPLIANCE FINDINGS Pursuant to Section 12.22-A,25(c) of the LAMC, the Director shall approve a density . 0000013117 00000 n AB 602 by Assemblymember Tim Grayson (D-Concord) - Development fees: impact fee nexus study. AqL4.:h\>3u|gqA j8h\>A 'q54.p|OH4.F&. Under the Density Bonus Law, developers are entitled to a density bonus corresponding to specified percentages of units set aside for very low income, low-income, or moderate-income households. 0000009728 00000 n hDj:.XpD$P x]nP}$t9A,z>A,rYtHx[=8S6z_S{//_o2~_o{s}:{].fnSTNiS^/mWv|,i:Z60_r^mQV(+5e,b*(RX%TY%U6,,(*e(Je9Tc%KhiE*Z:*b1hL>%hL>F a154&c|+4& 0000001236 00000 n Legislative Change Increases Density Bonus Amount and Parking Benefits. 0000013708 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n LADBS Ministerial Review 0000011882 00000 n SB 290 makes several changes to density bonus law, including: Sale of Affordable Units to Nonprofit Corporations. These determinations may not be appealed after the CPC acts. %%EOF Schreiber concerns a project in the City of Los Angeles (City) that requested off-menu[1] incentives[2] afforded by density bonus law. 0000012594 00000 n Gibson Dunns lawyers are available to assist with any questions you may have regarding these issues. Amy Forbes - Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7151, aforbes@gibsondunn.com) Ben Saltsman - Los Angeles (+1 213-229-7480, bsaltsman@gibsondunn.com) . (i.e. The Court then turned to the neighbors claim that the administrative record did not contain substantial evidence supporting the Citys approval of the project. AqL4.:h\>3u|gqA j8h\>A 'q54.p|OH4.F&. 0000000016 00000 n Finally, AB2345 amends the Density Bonus Law to provide local governments discretion to grant additional waivers or reductions in development standards for projects located within a one-half mile radius of a major transit stop and provide further reduced parking standards for eligible residential projects that (i)provide unobstructed access to a major transit stop or (ii)are restricted to for-rent housing for individuals who are 62 years of age or older with paratransit service or unobstructed access to a fixed bus route that operates at least eight (8) times per day. With increases in the minimum set-aside, a project can receive a density bonus of up to 35% above what the General Plan allows, based on a sliding scale. Discretionary Review 0000010477 00000 n Unlike the primary Density Bonus Law, there is no fixed amount of increased density awarded to the developer. For readability, we use incentive to refer to both incentives and concessions in this post. The legislation does not modify the 80% density bonus required to be provided to completely affordable projects. Court of Appeal Upholds the Project Approval. An ordinance amending Sections 12.22, 12.24, 14.00 and 19.01 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to implement a Density Bonus program, as required by State law. 0000002030 00000 n This is Part 4 of a five-part series by Urban One, which outlines recommendations and proposals for improving the California/Los Angeles density bonus program. The Commission also granted the developers various incentives and waivers under the city ordinance implementing the state density bonus law. To be eligible for the development bonus, at least 30% of the housing units must be restricted to lower income residents or 15% of the housing units must be restricted to very low income residents. 123 0 obj<>stream Privacy Statement. To get the full 35 percent density bonus the developer would need to set aside 11 percent of the units for very-low income residents (up to 50 percent of Area Median Income, or around $33,000 for a four-person household) or 20 percent for low income residents (50 to 80 percent AMI), for a duration of at least 55 years. tPxd?.KM.1 alc{0! To download the Guide, please click here. to Los Angeles Municipal Code 12.22 A.31 . 3117 Bagley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034. 0000002233 00000 n Incentives & Concessions; Parking; Qualifying Units. 0000002364 00000 n Density bonuses and incentives, consistent with the State Density Bonus Law, can be requested through an Administrative Housing Permit. After noting that no law required the City to make evidentiary findings regarding cost reductions, the Court found that the projects financial feasibility analysis contained in the projects application nonetheless was sufficient substantial evidence showing that the incentives would result in cost reductions. 0000011691 00000 n App. Attorney Advertising: The enclosed materials have been prepared for general informational purposes only and are not intended as legal advice. 0000013708 00000 n xb```a``Uc`c`H @16,p5 B?,\+~?f}7#ObL$( 0 SB 728 allows developers in for-sale density bonus housing developments to sell affordable units to nonprofit housing corporations instead of selling the units directly to a low or moderate income homebuyer. Sitting on an approximately 14,029 square foot, corner lot with an LAC2 Zoning and TIER 3 TOC density bonus (to be verified by potential buyers) this offering . Program Incentives. 0 The Rezoning Program includes a potential update of the City's Density Bonus ordinance to allow for up to 50% density increases citywide in exchange for the maximum amount of affordable housing economically feasible (as determined by an upcoming feasibility study). Notably, neither the project applicant nor the City was required to show or find that the incentives would result in cost reductions. Furthermore, the Countys Density Bonus Ordinance provides waivers or modifications to development standards, requests for incentives that do not meet the States criteria for qualified affordable housing developments, and up to a 50% density bonus for senior citizen housing developments through a Discretionary Housing Permit. A project that includes an off-menu request, as outlined in LAMC 12.22 A.25, is reviewed by City Planning through a discretionary review process. (a)(2).) . No CEQA review is conducted; however, all other LAMC-required processes and procedures, including those for notification and appeals are required. 0000003129 00000 n Continue to promote the County Density Bonus Program to developers through the dissemination of brochures, presentations and web postings on the DRP web site, and by offering technical assistance to the public. Schreiber v. City of Los Angeles, 69 Cal. Off Menu Incentives and Waivers of Development Standards 0000009519 00000 n In addition, a 2021 appellate court ruling changes the types of information that local governments can require from density bonus applications seeking an incentive or concession. F: (213) 626-0434TDD: (213) 617-2292, Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning, Historical Landmarks and Records Commission, County Prequalified Environmental Consultant List, A-NET Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) Viewer, SMMLCP-NET Santa Monica Mountains Local Coastal Program, Santa Monica Mountains North Area Resources Web App, Z-NET Find Your Zoning and Verify Jurisdiction. Density Bonus Ordinance | DRP Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning Online Appointment Now Available! As discussed below, Schreiber v. City of Los Angeles (2021) 69 Cal.App.5th 549, resolved such an inconsistency, holding that a local implementation ordinance is preempted to the extent that the implementation ordinance imposes application requirements that exceed those required under density bonus law. 0000001256 00000 n Send to Friend; . Please send website questions and comments to webadmin@planning.lacounty.gov. If you have questions about the Density Bonus Law or information in the Guide, please contact the author of the Guide, Meyers Nave Senior Of Counsel Jon Goetz, at 800.464.3559 or jgoetz@meyersnave.com. 0000002753 00000 n 0000010770 00000 n 0000014725 00000 n AB 571 by Assemblymember Chad Mayes (I-Rancho Mirage) - Planning and zoning: density bonuses: affordable housing. State Density Bonus Law: AB 2501, AB 2556, AB 2442, AB 1934 (2017) d~[T!NV 123 0 obj<>stream 2023 Meyers Nave, A Professional Corporation, Diversity Fellowship Program for 1L Students, Energy, Public Power and Telecommunications, Los Angeles Business Journal Names Amrit Kulkarni to 2023 List of Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys, Meyers Nave Elevates Richard D. 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The California Legislature continues to refine the Density Bonus Law over the past year, with new legislation taking effect on January 1 of this year providing additional flexibility to developers in meeting requirements for a density bonus. startxref 0000009345 00000 n Home Find Answers Contact DRP Board of Supervisors Regional Planning Commission Airport Land Use Commission Hearing Officer Hearing Examiner Historical Landmarks and Records Commission Public Meeting All Advisory Committees Contact DRP Limits on Impact Fees. The trial court denied the petition, and the neighbors filed an appeal. 0 Qualifying Density Bonus projects can select from a number of pre-vetted "on-menu" incentives or request the approval of "off-menu" waivers of development standards, in addition to a by-right density increase of up to 35% and a reduction in parking requirements. As a state-level regulation, projects satisfying the requirements of the Density Bonus Law are eligible for the corresponding bonus notwithstanding potential resistance to densification efforts at the local level. 0000003255 00000 n The amount of density bonus required to be given under Californias Density Bonus Law is set on a sliding scale based on the percentage of affordable units provided. . 0000004605 00000 n This website uses cookies that only record anonymous statistical data not individually identifiable personal Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Incentive Program, State Density Bonus Law: AB 2334, AB 1551, and AB 682 (2023), AB 2345 and AB 1763 Revised Memorandum (2022), On-Menu Density Bonus Ministerial Review Process (2021), State Density Bonus Law (2021): SB 290, SB 728, AB 634, State Density Bonus Law (2020): SB 35 + AB 2162, Implementation of State Density Bonus Law (2017), State Density Bonus Law (2017): AB 1934 + AB 2442 + AB 2501+ AB 2556, State Density Bonus Law: AB 2501, AB 2556, AB 2442, AB 1934 (2017), Affordable Housing Incentive Guidelines (2005). 0000005549 00000 n PYthdd1]4Wme di9r%4FincWzbfx|fkXl[T|u>y]YkED+L6b5H 0000010840 00000 n 4& The Court next determined that while AB 2501 prohibited a municipality from requiring an additional report or study that is not otherwise required by state law, AB 2501 did not prohibit a municipality from requesting or considering information relevant to cost reductions. Clarifies that for purposes of qualifying for a density bonus, the total units in a housing development include affordable units that are designated to satisfy local inclusionary housing requirements. To assist understanding, a set of Affordable Housing Incentive Guidelines was developed alongside the Density Bonus Ordinance in 2005. 76 48 227 0 obj <>stream By using this site, you agree to our updated Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. 0000004323 00000 n 0000007824 00000 n 50% Density Bonus (DB50). hDj:.XpD$P hbbd`b`eb``b`> S@x|o ?OLyLLL If you have questions about the Density Bonus Law or information in the Guide, please contact the author and Meyers Nave attorney Jon Goetz, at 800.464.3559 or jgoetz@meyersnave.com. (Affordable units for moderate income households still must be for-sale units and may not be rental units). These legislative changes are outlined below and incorporated into the 2021 update of our Guide to the California Density Bonus Law. trailer In early 2008, their decisions came under attack in two lawsuits that focused on the city's effort to exempt from environmental review outsize projects that applied for the "density bonus . Please send website questions and comments to webadmin@planning.lacounty.gov. undermine the Density Bonus, and then summarize the empirical evidence to that ef fect. 0000001945 00000 n The court found that a City of Los Angeles ordinance requiring density bonus applicants to submit information to show incentives and concessions are needed to make the project economically feasible was preempted by state density bonus law because the requirement was based on a former version of the law that has since been revised. State Density Bonus Law (2017): AB 1934 + AB 2442 + AB 2501+ AB 2556 The County shall market the Ordinance during the planning period, and ensure that there is adequate technical assistance to facilitate the implementation of the Ordinance. Implementation of State Density Bonus Law (2017) 0000011960 00000 n . Parking Reductions. Replacement of Existing Residential Dwelling Units. Part 1 focused on background, while Parts 2 through 5 include specific recommendations to improve the density bonus and affordable housing provision throughout the region. hb```poB as|``6d`PQP+n``tT%C2&sx38YtEnmZw`NB g8U8'$L{1iSD.Zv,nU)K)7&l4F m Hs20} R' bH3 0000010310 00000 n 0000006484 00000 n 0000008950 00000 n By continuing to browse Further, the Density Bonus Law provides that, upon a developers request, a locality must utilize state-mandated parking ratios (inclusive of handicapped and guest parking) for qualifying projects. %PDF-1.5 % (0[yd JivE!X$~{E4tp{ !vI H*9&> Density Bonus is a State-mandated incentive program that allows qualifying residential projects to construct additional housing, in exchange for setting aside a percentage of those units as restricted affordable. According to the Planning Department's Housing Progress Dashboard, density bonus projects accounted for approximately 26,700 proposed residential units between 2016 and 2020 - more than 17 percent of the roughly 152,000 units planned during that time period. 0000003255 00000 n 4& Privacy Statement. According to the Court, both density bonus law and the Citys implementation ordinance place the burden of proof on the City to overcome the presumption that the incentive would result in cost reductions. 0000006234 00000 n AB 2345 lowers the required percentage of lower income units required to obtain multiple incentives and concessions. Local governments may no longer impose any parking requirements for (1) 100% affordable housing projects located within mile from an accessible major transit stop and (2) 100% affordable senior housing projects that either offer paratransit service or are located within mile from an accessible major transit stop. 0000012110 00000 n The Los Angeles City Planning Commission approved a mixed-used development that qualified for increased building density under the density bonus law due to its inclusion of low-income housing. Building a Better Density Bonus, Part 3: Leveraging Public Funds to Maximize Private Investment. 0000010946 00000 n Subdivision 25 of Subsection A of Section 12.22 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is amended to read: 25. qU)Yw|e9ls37^X83!\oGe6r8aeX$PwK tQGyy"W^ssC). As discussed below, Schreiber v. City of Los Angeles (2021)69 Cal.App.5th 549, resolved such an inconsistency, holding that a local implementation ordinance is preempted to the extent that the implementation ordinance imposes application requirements that exceed those required under density bonus law. 0000004022 00000 n 0000013295 00000 n 0000008271 00000 n Rendering of TCA Architect's Camden Glendale apartments, which received a 32.5% density bonus. For more information about implementation guidelines and procedures, including how changes to state Density Bonus law are implemented, refer to the Department Memorandums below: State Density Bonus Law: AB 2334, AB 1551, and AB 682 (2023) Under the Citys density bonus law implementation ordinance, where an applicant requests an off-menu incentive, the Citys implementation ordinance states that an applicants request shall include a pro forma or other documentation to show that the waiver or modification of any development standard(s) are needed in order to make the [projects affordable housing units] economically feasible. (L.A. Mun. All Rights Reserved. Homes similar to 6208--6212 West Blvd are listed between $895K to $8,950K at an average of $960 per square foot. Clarifies that for purposes of qualifying for a density bonus, affordable units for very low or lower income households can be either rental or for-sale units. 0000001968 00000 n The density bonus law, enacted in 1979, incentivizes developers to construct more affordable housing by providing density bonuses for projects that incorporate on-site affordable units or donate qualifying land for the construction of affordable units. %%EOF These incentives apply to projects that seek a limited increase in allowed height, floor area, and lot coverage, along with reductions to yard/setback, open space, and lot width requirements. 0000011960 00000 n However, local agencies can require applicants to show that requested incentives and concessions will result in cost reductions for the project. Part 1 focused on background, while Parts 2 through 5 include specific recommendations to . Higher Density Bonus For housing projects where all units are affordable to low and very low income residents, AB 1763 more than doubles the density bonus to 80%. Lofts California Los Angeles 3685 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034. %%EOF 0000010840 00000 n 0000011532 00000 n On-Menu Density Bonus Ministerial Review Process (2021) 0000000016 00000 n Department of Regional Planning, Community Development Commission. 0000014725 00000 n This is Part 3 of a five-part series by Urban One, which outlines recommendations and proposals for improving the California/Los Angeles density bonus program. startxref {O0sl3$'Kn&Bj&| aQl%i+sLmO_Y{U\nUuJ*]tE@I0-$bO,|\]'n " 5`y7O=,#8I Eliminates the requirement that for-sale units for moderate income households must be in a common interest development in order to qualify for a density bonus. xMN0Y=_lg6 !iK'.^5_d3_i&2M_SAjm+ ACGISn(lB#7qMHnIR"B(`q]15_ 5-{i|RV 1mgX)Hy ,NQj0: )RPzlP$)X=gE!2j"wq$F'2aqXk~bFK{Iz2?/qk,=Z:J Z3:{,B Some local jurisdictions adopt implementation ordinances that modify or add to the requirements of density bonus law, and many jurisdictions fail to update their implementation ordinances when density bonus law is amended. Please click here to read or print the 2021 Guide. However, these local ordinances cannot impose affordability periods of more than 55 years in developments financed with low income housing tax credits. With increases in the minimum set-aside, a project can receive a density bonus of up to 35% above what the General Plan allows, based on a sliding scale. Any other regulatory incentives or concessions that would result in identifiable and actual cost reductions. Further, as localities continue to adopt inclusionary housing requirements, it is important to note that units required pursuant to a local inclusionary zoning ordinance also qualify as affordable units for purposes of meeting the requirements on the Density Bonus Law. 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