Applicability of Density Bonus Law

Government Code, § 65589.5, subdivision (j)(3)

The receipt of a density bonus pursuant to Density Bonus Law (Government Code § 65915) does not constitute a valid basis on which to find a proposed housing development project is inconsistent, not in compliance, or not in conformity, with an applicable plan, program, policy, ordinance, standard, requirement, or other similar provision. Receipt of a density bonus can include a bonus in number of units, incentives, concessions, or waivers to development standards allowed under Density Bonus Law.[7]