(a) Purpose. Sections 13.10.390 through 13.10.397 provide for density bonuses and other incentives to encourage the production of affordable housing in Santa Cruz County. These sections shall be known as the County Residential Density Bonus and Affordability Incentives provisions.
(b) Definitions. When used in Sections 13.10.390 through 13.10.397, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) “Density Bonus Law” shall mean California Government Code sections 65915 and 65917, and any successor provisions, as amended from time to time and if amended into the Local Coastal Program.
(2) “Housing development” shall mean one or more groups of projects for residential units constructed in the planned development of the County, as defined in Government Code section 65915(g) and any successor provisions, as amended from time to time and if amended into the Local Coastal Program.
(3) “Qualifying resident” shall mean a person 62 years or older, or a person 55 or older residing in a residential development of at least 150 dwelling units which is developed for, or substantially rehabilitated or renovated for, senior citizens, as referred to in Government Code section 65915 and defined in Civil Code section 51.3, and any successor provisions, as amended from time to time and if amended into the Local Coastal Program. (Ord. 4346, 12/13/94)