Enhanced Density Bonus Amendment (ZCA26-001)
Long Beach
Description
Updates the density bonus program to align with inclusionary housing rules and adds bonuses for projects delivering community benefits.
Impact summary
Makes the local bonus program competitive with the state's, aiming to boost affordable housing production citywide.
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 3
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
Updates the density bonus program to align with inclusionary housing rules and adds bonuses for projects delivering community benefits.
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
Overhaul of the local density bonus program to align with the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, adding bonuses for parks-adjacent projects, senior housing, nuisance-property removal, active ground floors, and union/prevailing-wage labor.
Related issues (1)
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