Calabasas, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 17.22 § 17.22.010
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This chapter shall assist implementation of the goals and policies of the housing element of the General Plan and state statutes promoting the provision of affordable housing, including Chapter 4.3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code. This chapter implements the foregoing by: (i) offering density bonuses and other incentives to residential projects that incorporate housing that is affordable to very low, low and/or moderate income households, senior citizens and their family members, and transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, and homeless persons; (ii) requiring an in-lieu fee for nonresidential projects that create excessive demands for new housing, and (iii) requiring an in-lieu fee for residential projects that do not incorporate housing for very low, low and/or moderate income households and/or senior citizens and their family members.
Calabasas Code of Ordinances ch. 17.22 § 17.22.010 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's affordable housing chapter, which is designed to advance the goals of the city's General Plan housing element and align with California state law. The chapter pursues this purpose through two main mechanisms: offering density bonuses and other incentives to residential projects that include housing for very low-, low-, and moderate-income households, senior citizens, transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, and homeless persons; and requiring in-lieu fees from nonresidential projects that generate significant new housing demand, as well as from residential projects that do not incorporate qualifying affordable units. Together, these tools are intended to expand the supply of affordable housing within Calabasas.
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Property owners and developers operating under ch. 17.22 § 17.22.010 generally need to understand which pathway applies to their project type from the outset of planning. Those pursuing residential development can position their projects to qualify for density bonuses and related incentives by incorporating units affordable to the income categories and populations identified in the chapter. Developers of nonresidential projects, or residential projects that do not include qualifying affordable units, should account for the possibility of in-lieu fee obligations as part of their project cost and entitlement analysis.
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For tenants and housing advocates, ch. 17.22 § 17.22.010 signals that Calabasas has adopted a local framework intended to increase the availability of housing affordable to very low-, low-, and moderate-income households, seniors, and other protected groups. Understanding this purpose provision can be useful context when engaging with the city's planning process, commenting on proposed developments, or evaluating whether a project has complied with the chapter's requirements. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help individuals understand how this framework may relate to housing opportunities or protections in Calabasas.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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