15.79.050 Procedure.
A. An application for a density increase or other incentives under this chapter for a housing development shall be submitted in writing to the planning division of the city of Bakersfield to be processed concurrently with all other entitlements of the proposed housing development. The proposal must also be accompanied by a standard city application and fee. The fee for this application shall be the same as the fee for modifications processed pursuant to Chapter 17.64 and is in addition to the processing of any concurrent entitlements or projects.
B. The application for a housing development shall contain information sufficient to fully evaluate the request under the requirements of this chapter, and in connection with the project for which the request is made, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. A brief description of the proposed housing development;
2. The total number of housing units proposed in the development project, including unit sizes and number of bedrooms;
3. The total number of units proposed to be granted through the density increase and incentive program over and above the otherwise maximum density for the project site;
4. The total number of units to be made affordable to or reserved for sale, or rental to, very low, low or moderate income households, or senior citizens, or other qualifying residents;
5. A list of any concession(s) or incentive(s) being requested to facilitate the development of the project, and a description of why the concession(s) or incentive(s) is needed; and
6. Any other information as determined by the planning director necessary to process and evaluate the proposal consistent with the provisions of California Government Code Section 65915 et seq.
C. The application shall be considered by the approving authority at the same time it considers the project for which the request is being made. The request shall be approved if the applicant complies with the provisions of California Government Code Section 65915 et seq. (Ord. 4751 § 1, 2013)