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Chapter 17.44 INCLUSIONARY ZONING ATTACHMENT 5 <br /> Pleasanton Municipal Code <br /> Up Previous Next Main Collapse Search Print No Frames <br /> Title 17 PLANNING AND RELATED MATTERS <br /> Chapter 17.44 INCLUSIONARY ZONING <br /> Article I. General Provisions <br /> 17.44.010 Title. <br /> This chapter shall be called the "Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance of the City of Pleasanton." (Ord. 1818 1, <br /> 2000) <br /> 17.44.020 Purpose. <br /> The purpose of this chapter is to enhance the public welfare and assure that further housing development attains <br /> the city's affordable housing goals by increasing the production of residential units affordable to households of <br /> very low, low, and moderate income, and by providing funds for the development of very low, low, and <br /> moderate income ownership and /or rental housing. In order to assure that the remaining developable land is <br /> utilized in a manner consistent with the city's housing policies and needs, 15 percent of the total number of units <br /> of all new multiple family residential projects containing 15 or more units, constructed within the city as it now <br /> exists and as may be altered by annexation, shall be affordable to very low and low income households. For all <br /> new single family residential projects of 15 units or more, at least 20 percent of the project's dwelling units shall <br /> be affordable to very low, low, and /or moderate income households. These requirements shall apply to both <br /> ownership and rental projects. (Ord. 1818 1, 2000) <br /> 17.44.030 Definitions. <br /> For the purposes of this chapter, certain words and phrases shall be interpreted as set forth in this section unless <br /> it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended. <br /> "Affordable housing proposal." A proposal submitted by the project owner as part of the city development <br /> application (e.g., design review, planned unit development, etc.) stating the method by which the <br /> requirements of this chapter are proposed to be met. <br /> "Affordable rent." A monthly rent (including utilities as determined by a schedule prepared by the city) <br /> which does not exceed one twelfth of 30 percent of the maximum annual income for a household of the <br /> applicable income level. <br /> "Affordable sales price." A sales price which results in a monthly mortgage payment (including principal <br /> and interest) which does not exceed one twelfth of 35 percent of the maximum annual income for a <br /> household of the applicable income level. <br /> "Amenities." Interior features which are not essential to the health and safety of the resident, but provide <br /> visual or aesthetic appeal, or are provided as conveniences rather than as necessities. Interior amenities may <br /> include, but are not limited to, fireplaces, garbage disposals, dishwashers, cabinet and storage space and <br /> bathrooms in excess of one. Amenities shall in no way include items required by city building codes or <br /> other ordinances that are necessary to ensure the safety of the building and its residents. <br /> "Applicant." Any person, firm, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation, or any entity or <br /> combination of entities which seeks city permits and approvals for a project. <br /> "City." The city of Pleasanton or its designee or any entity with which the city contracts to administer this <br /> http: /gcode.us/ codes /pleasanton/view.php? topic =17- 17_44 &showAll =1 &frames =on 4/5/2010 <br />