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Ordinance No. 2286 Page 3 of 12 EXHIBIT A TITLE 17 PLANNING AND RELATED MATTERS Chapter 17.38 AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS Sections 17.38.010 Purpose. 17.38.020 Definitions. 17.38.030 Application requirements. 17.38.040 Review process. 17.38.050 Affordability requirements. 17.38.060 Density bonus calculations. 17.38.070 Development standards. 17.38.080 Density bonus for commercial development. 17.38.090 Conflict of interest. 17.38.100 Interpretation. 17.38.010 Purpose. In accordance with Government Code Sections 65915,et seq.,this chapter specifies how compliance with state density bonus law will be implemented. Specifically,the purpose of this chapter is to provide density bonuses, incentives,concessions, and waivers of development standards for the production of housing for very low-, low-, and moderate-income households,senior households,provision of daycare facilities, student housing,and donations of land, and for other housing types as provided by state law. In enacting this chapter, it is also the intent of the city to implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the city's housing element of the general plan. 17.38.020 Definitions. The definitions found in state density bonus law shall apply to the terms contained in this chapter. "Incentives" include"concessions"as defined in state density bonus law. The following terms are defined for purpose of this chapter: A. "Affordable units"means the proposed housing units available for rent or sale to households pursuant to the state density bonus law, as set forth in Government Code section 65915 subdivision(b), as may be amended. B. "Base units"means the total number of units in a housing development, not including units added through a density bonus pursuant to this chapter. C. "Child care facility" means a child day care facility that provides nonmedical care to children under 18 years of age in need of personal services, supervision,or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of