SB 1085 Summary

• Requires units designated for inclusionary zoning to be counted in total units when calculating density bonuses and incentive/concession amounts.

• Grants one incentive or concession for student housing developments that include at least 20% of total units for lower income students.

• Removes "physical environment" as a reason for cities and counties to refuse concessions, incentives, or waivers of development standards.

• Expands density bonus eligibility for moderate-income housing developments by removing the requirement that development be a "common interest development."

• Requires planning agencies to report annually on the number of student housing units for lower income students that received density bonuses.