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A. Terms Defined. Terms used in this chapter are defined as follows:

1. Administrative Regulations. Guidelines and procedures promulgated by the Planning Director that may be modified from time to time to effectively implement this ordinance.

2. Base Project. The maximum allowable residential density on a housing development site pursuant to the applicable zoning district or, where no density standard is provided, as set forth in the Administrative Regulations before applying the density bonus.

3. Density Bonus. Those residential units, floor area, rental beds or bedrooms added to the Base Project pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 65915 and this chapter.

4. Eligible Housing Development. As defined in Government Code Section 65917.2.

5. Housing Development. As defined in Government Code Section 65915(i).

6. Incentive and Concession. An incentive or a concession as the terms are used in Government Code Section 65915 and in particular as defined in Section 65915(k) thereof. The City may request reasonable documentation from the applicant to support the request.

7. Qualifying Unit. A unit that is provided at a below market-rate rent or sales price as set forth in Government Code Section 65915 to receive a Density Bonus and/or Waivers and Reductions and/or Incentives and Concessions.

8. Waiver and Reduction. A waiver or a reduction as the terms are used in Government Code Section 65915 and in particular in Section 65915(e) thereof, and means any and all changes to or exemptions from physical lot development standards that are required to avoid precluding the construction of a Housing Development with Density Bonus Units, as set forth in Section 65915(e). The City may request reasonable documentation from the applicant to support the request.

B. Terms Not Defined. Terms not defined in this section shall be interpreted to give this chapter its most reasonable meaning and application, consistent with applicable state and federal law. (Ord. 7787-NS § 2 (Exh. A), 2021)