Text Amendment TA-129-26 — Density Bonus and BMR Inclusionary Programs
Description
A city-initiated rewrite of the density bonus and inclusionary housing rules to match state law; the hearing got pushed to September 14 because staff needed more time.
Impact summary
Stronger, longer affordable housing requirements and much higher buy-out fees for market-rate developers; more money earmarked for affordable housing.
Applicant
- Name
- City of Pacifica
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 3
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Regular Meeting — September 14, 2026
A full rewrite of the density bonus (1984) and inclusionary (2007) rules, with 99-year rental affordability terms, updated AMI tiers, ~70% higher in-lieu fees, and a new voluntary vesting opt-in. Introduced unanimously; adoption expected at a future meeting.
City Council - Regular Meeting — August 24, 2026
A city-initiated rewrite of the density bonus and inclusionary housing rules to match state law; the hearing got pushed to September 14 because staff needed more time.
Related issues (1)
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