Reso PC21-07 0063 PC Reso Zoning Ordinance Amendment Article 29

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ATTY/RESO.0063/PC RESO ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ARTICLE 29 REV: 08-12-21 SK Page 8 of 17 2. Ownership Projects.Fifteen percent (15%) of the proposed units shall be affordable to moderate income households. 3. Fractional Units. In calculating the number of affordable units required, any fraction of a whole number shall be satisfied by either developing one (1) additional affordable unit or by paying an affordable housing in-lieu fee. B. Density Bonus. Affordable units that satisfy the requirements of this chapter may be counted toward the number of affordable units required for a density bonus under California Government Code Sections 65915-65918. To be eligible, the affordable units shall meet all of the applicable requirements in California Government Code Section 65915. These requirements, including application submittal requirements and replacement housing obligations are summarized in Section 32.19 (Affordable Housing Density Bonuses). C. Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee. The affordable housing in-lieu fee for fractional units shall be established by resolution of the City Council and updated from time to time. Affordable housing in-lieu fees shall not exceed the fractional cost of providing an affordable unit. 29.5 - Payment of a Housing Impact Fee. A. Amount. The base amount of the housing impact fee shall be established from time to time by resolution of the City Council. Fees may be based on a fee per market-rate unit, fee per square foot, or any other reasonable basis. The City Council may review the fees from time to time at its sole discretion and, based on the review, may adjust the fee amount within the range justified by the most recently adopted Nexus Study. However, the housing impact fees shall not exceed the cost of mitigating the impact of nonresidential and residential development projects on the need for affordable housing in the City. The fee amounts approved by the City Council may be adjusted once per fiscal year by the Community Development Director based on the percentage increase in the Engineering News-Record Construction Cost Index for San Francisco, California, provided that any increased adjustment does not exceed the amounts justified by the most recently adopted Nexus Study. Such adjustments will be reflected in the City's Master Fee Schedule. B. Timing of Payment. Payment of the residential and nonresidential development project housing impact fees shall be due prior to the issuance of the first building permit for the development. The fees shall be calculated based on the fee schedule in effect at the time the building permit is issued. C. Exemptions. The housing impact fee shall not apply to developers of residential or nonresidential development projects which fall within one (1) or more of the following categories: 1. Four or Fewer Dwellings. The housing impact fee shall not apply to developers of residential development projects consisting of four (4) or fewer dwelling units; the creation of four (4) or fewer parcels, provided that no more than four (4) dwelling units are allowed; or accessory dwellings created under Article 37 of the Redwood City Zoning Code. 2. Twenty (20) or More Dwellings. Residential development projects of twenty (20) units or more (excluding accessory dwelling units) that are required to construct affordable units on site per Section 29.4 (Requirements for Inclusion of Affordable Housing) of this Article.