18A.65.050 Regulatory Incentives

18A.65.050 Regulatory Incentives.

The regulatory incentives are intended to provide site design flexibility to developers in maximizing the bonus density provisions as provided for under this Chapter.

1. The density within all zones, except the High Density Single-Family (HSF), may exceed the maximum density provisions called out in Title 18A PCC, Pierce County Development Regulations – Zoning, for the entire site (including that portion not accommodating low-income housing).

2. Accessory dwelling units shall not be permitted in developments that increase its allowed housing units through this density bonus provision. Refer to Table 18A.65.050 A. for the maximum low-income housing thresholds and permitted bonus units as provided for under this Chapter.

Table 18A.65.050 A. Bonus Housing Units
	Bonus Units	Applicability	Example
Low-Income Rental Units	1.5 bonus units of market rate housing for each low-income affordable housing unit.	Entire Project Area	10 affordable units = additional 15 market rate units
Low-Income Owner-Occupied Housing Units	1.0 bonus units of market rate housing for each low-income affordable housing unit.	Entire Project Area	10 affordable units = additional 10 market rate units
Density Limitation Single-family residential zones = 133% x maximum density (MSF Max. Density = 6 x 1.33 = 7.98 du/a) Multi-family/Mixed Use zones that allow for Multi-Family development = 120% x maximum density (CC Max. Density = 25 x 1.20 = 30 du/acre)

B. Alternative Development Standards. Development proposals shall meet the design standards set forth under the appropriate community plan standards except as stipulated under the regulatory incentives described in Table 18A.65.050 B.

18A.65.050 B. Alternative Development Standards
Minimum Threshold	Applicability	Locational Criteria	Reduced Standard
Height Standards
At least 10% of the housing units within a project shall be affordable units for low-income households.	Entire project area	Entire project shall be located within a TCTR or UCOR zone classification.	The maximum height may be increased up to 10 feet.
At least 20% of the housing units within a project shall be affordable units for low-income households.	Entire project area	Entire project shall be located within a TCTR or UCOR zone classification.	The maximum height may be increased up to 20 feet.
Parking Requirements
None	Only the Affordable Low-income Units within a project	The project shall be within a safe walking distance of one-half mile of a scheduled transit stop to reduce the number of required off-street parking stalls.	Off-street parking requirement for multi-family dwelling units may be reduced to 1 space per unit for each affordable low-income unit.
None	Only the Affordable Low-income Units within a project	Not applicable	Multi-family projects which maintain the standard off-street parking standard may increase the number of compact stalls to 75% of total parking stalls.
At least 20% of the housing units within a project shall be affordable units for low-income households.	All Dwelling Units within a Project	Not applicable	Off-street parking shall not be required to be located adjacent to the housing unit it is intended to serve. Off-street parking may be provided for within a parking court within 660 feet of the housing unit it is intended to serve.
Parks and Open Space Requirements
At least 10% of the housing units within a project shall be affordable units for low-income households.	Entire project area Certain single-family and mixed use developments are exempted from providing on-site recreation areas pursuant to exemptions in PCC 18J.15.180.	Proposed development is located within a walking distance of 2,640 feet (1/2 mile) to an existing recreation space such as a public park, university, or public school property with an on-site recreational area that is free and accessible by the general public after school hours.	The required on-site active recreation area located within the project may be reduced at a 1:1 ratio for the active recreation area provided within the off-site recreation space.
Lot Area/Lot Width
At least 10% of the housing units within a subdivision shall be affordable units for low-income households.	The number of lots which may have reduced lot area shall be equal to the number of low-income affordable housing units within the project.	Not applicable	Lot area and lot width may be reduced by 20% of the minimum standard. Low-income housing units or market rate units may be built on the lots with a reduced lot area. Architectural Design that minimizes the visual impacts of the garage, provides for porches or covered stoops, and variety of roof forms are required. Refer to PCC 18J.17.030.B.1.a(1).