17.704.080 Additional density bonus for green building.

If a density bonus has been granted to a qualifying housing development, as defined in this section, the development may qualify for an additional density bonus if the following conditions are met:

A.         The qualifying housing development is designed and built to meet or exceed CALGreen Tier I or Tier II green building standards (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).

1.       A density bonus of 10% may be granted for a development that meets CALGreen Tier I.

2.       A density bonus of 25% may be granted for a development that meets CALGreen Tier II.

B.         No building permit shall be issued for the development requesting a green building height bonus under this section until the building official certifies that the plans are consistent with CALGreen Tier I or Tier II standards.

C.         The combined affordable housing and green building density bonus shall not exceed 50% of the maximum allowable density. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)