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ATTACHMENT 2 Pleasanton Municipal .. Previous Next Main Collayse Search Print No Frames Title 17 PLANNING AND RELATED MATTERS Chapter 17.44 INCLUSIONARY ZONING Article I.General Provisions 17.44.010 Title. This chapter shall be called the"Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance of the City of Pleasanton."(Ord. 1818 § 1,2000) 17.44.020 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to enhance the public welfare and assure that further housing development attains the city's affordable housing goals by increasing the production of residential units affordable to households of very low, low,and moderate income,and by providing funds for the development of very low,low,and moderate income ownership and/or rental housing. In order to assure that the remaining developable land is utilized in a manner consistent with the city's housing policies and needs, 15 percent of the total number of units of all new multiple- family residential projects containing 15 or more units,constructed within the city as it now exists and as may be altered by annexation,shall be affordable to very low and low income households.For all new single-family residential projects of 15 units or more,at least 20 percent of the project's dwelling units shall be affordable to very low, low,and/or moderate income households.These requirements shall apply to both ownership and rental projects. (Ord. 1818 § 1,2000) 17.44.030 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter,certain words and phrases shall be interpreted as set forth in this section unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended. "Affordable housing proposal."A proposal submitted by the project owner as part of the city development application(e.g.,design review,planned unit development,etc.)stating the method by which the requirements of this chapter are proposed to be met. "Affordable rent."A monthly rent(including utilities as determined by a schedule prepared by the city)which does not exceed one-twelfth of 30 percent of the maximum annual income for a household of the applicable income level. "Affordable sales price."A sales price which results in a monthly mortgage payment(including principal and interest)which does not exceed one-twelfth of 35 percent of the maximum annual income for a household of the applicable income level. "Amenities."Interior features which are not essential to the health and safety of the resident,but provide visual or aesthetic appeal,or are provided as conveniences rather than as necessities. Interior amenities may include, but are not limited to,fireplaces,garbage disposals,dishwashers,cabinet and storage space and bathrooms in excess of one.Amenities shall in no way include items required by city building codes or other ordinances that are necessary to ensure the safety of the building and its residents. "Applicant."Any person, firm,partnership,association,joint venture,corporation,or any entity or combination of entities which seeks city permits and approvals for a project. "City."The city of Pleasanton or its designee or any entity with which the city contracts to administer this chapter. "Commercial,office,and industrial project."For the purposes of this chapter,any new nonresidential (commercial,office,or industrial)development or redevelopment greater than 10 gross acres 250,000 square feet of gross building area,whichever is less. "Dwelling unit."A dwelling designed for occupancy by one household. http://www.gcode.us/codes/pleasanton/view.php?topic=l7-17_44&showAll=l&frames=on 10/19/2017