California § 65917 - In enacting this chapter it is the intent of the Legislature that the density bon

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 65917 — In enacting this chapter it is the intent of the Legislature that the density bon, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 65917. In enacting this chapter it is the intent of the Legislature that the density bon

In enacting this chapter it is the intent of the Legislature that the density bonus or other incentives offered by the city, county, or city and county pursuant to this chapter shall contribute significantly to the economic feasibility of lower income housing in proposed housing developments. In the absence of an agreement by a developer in accordance with Section 65915, a locality shall not offer a density bonus or any other incentive that would undermine the intent of this chapter.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 65917 cover?

Section 65917 ("In enacting this chapter it is the intent of the Legislature that the density bon") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 65917?

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