(a) Concessions or Incentives. In addition to the density bonus, the County shall either:
(1) Provide at least one additional concession or incentive within the meaning of the State Density Bonus Law. In the Coastal Zone, any incentives must be consistent, to the maximum extent feasible, and in a manner most protective of coastal resources, with all otherwise applicable certified Local Coastal Program policies and standards. In choosing between incentives, priority shall be given to that incentive most protective of coastal resources so as to avoid any development within or adjacent to wetlands or other environmentally sensitive areas, or any development within or adjacent to geologic hazard areas, or any development which would result in any significant adverse impacts on coastal access and recreation.
(i) a reduction of site development standards,
(ii) a modification of zoning code requirements or architectural design requirements,
(iii) mixed use zoning,
(iv) use of Redevelopment Agency and other public funds, or
(v) priority processing (pursuant to written guidelines established by the Planning Department), which, in order to qualify as an “additional concession or incentive,” shall significantly assist the economic feasibility of the development (but need not make feasible an otherwise infeasible development); or
(2) Make a written finding that the additional concession(s) or incentive(s) are not required in order to provide affordable housing meeting the requirements of Section 13.10.391(b).
(b) Additional Affordability. When a density-bonus eligible development before the density bonus is applied, contains at least 35 percent of its units affordable to lower or very low income households, it shall be entitled to priority processing. (Ord. 4346, 12/13/94)