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File #: 21-9796    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearings Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/1/2021 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 9/14/2021 Final action:
Title: Subject: Consider amendments to Cupertino Municipal Code Sections 19.56.030 (Table 19.56.030), 19.56.030F, 19.56.040, and Table 19.56.040A and the addition of Section 19.56.080 (Density Bonus Ordinance) to allow density bonuses and other incentives as provided by state law and also to add a subsection in Section 19.56.040 providing additional incentives for affordable housing and a new Section 19.56.080 providing that the Density Bonus Ordinance will be interpreted consistent with state density bonus law. (Application No: MCA-2021-003; Applicant: City of Cupertino; Location: Citywide.)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. 1 - Draft Resolution, 3. 2 - HCD Letter to Cupertino Regarding AB 2345 05 03 21 not opened until 05 06 21, 4. 3 - Incentives for Affordable Housing, 5. 4 - Neighboring Cities Incentives and Waivers

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Subject:  Consider amendments to Cupertino Municipal Code Sections 19.56.030 (Table 19.56.030), 19.56.030F, 19.56.040, and Table 19.56.040A and the addition of Section 19.56.080 (Density Bonus Ordinance) to allow density bonuses and other incentives as provided by state law and also to add a subsection in Section 19.56.040 providing additional incentives for affordable housing and a new Section 19.56.080 providing that the Density Bonus Ordinance will be interpreted consistent with state density bonus law. (Application No: MCA-2021-003; Applicant: City of Cupertino; Location: Citywide.)

 

Recommended Action

That the Planning Commission adopt the draft resolution (Attachment 1) recommending that the City Council:

1.                     Find the actions exempt from CEQA; and

2.                     Adopt amendments to Cupertino Municipal Code Sections 19.56.030 (Table 19.56.030) 19.56.030F, and Table 19.56.040A to allow for density bonuses and other incentives as provided by state law; and to add a new Section 19.56.080 providing that the Density Bonus Ordinance will be interpreted consistent with state density bonus law.

Note that the language providing additional incentives is not being proposed at this time.