Inclusionary Affordable Housing in-lieu fee

“The purpose of this Division is to encourage diverse and balanced neighborhoods with housing available for households of all income levels. The intent is to ensure that when developing the limited supply of developable land, housing opportunities for persons of all income levels are provided.”

“All funds collected pursuant to this Section 142.1306 shall be deposited into the Affordable Housing Fund.”

“This Division applies to all residential development of 10 or more dwelling units outside the Coastal Overlay Zone, five or more dwelling units within the Coastal Overlay Zone, and to all condominium conversion development of two or more dwelling units, except as provided in Section 142.1303.”

2003-06-03

“Division 13: Inclusionary Affordable Housing Regulations (Added 6-3-2003 by O-19189 N.S.)”

Ordinance No. O-19189 N.S.

“Division 13: Inclusionary Affordable Housing Regulations (Added 6-3-2003 by O-19189 N.S.)”

at building permit

“The Inclusionary In Lieu Fee shall be paid on or before the issuance of the first residential Building Permit for the development.”

City of San Diego, the agency that levies it

“The Chief Executive Officer of the San Diego Housing Commission shall be responsible for determining affordability standards and occupant qualifications for any affordable units provided pursuant to this Division. The San Diego Housing Commission shall also monitor compliance with any documentation created as a result of an applicant's compliance with this Division.”

“This Division is not applicable to the following: (a) Residential development located in the North City Future Urbanizing Area that is within Proposition A Lands of the City of San Diego or any project located in an area of the City that was previously located in the North City Future Urbanizing Area and has been phase shifted into the Planned Urbanized Communities, and is subject to the inclusionary zoning requirements contained in the North City Future Urbanizing Area Framework Plan, San Diego Municipal Code section 143.0450(d), the Subarea Plans, Development Agreements, Affordable Housing Agreements, or conditions of approval of a development permit, as applicable. (b) Rehabilitation of an existing building that does not result in a net increase of dwelling units on the premises. (c) Density bonus units constructed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 7.”

“A variance, adjustment, or reduction from the provisions of this Division may be requested and decided in accordance with Process Four. A waiver from the provisions of this Division may be requested and decided in accordance with Process Five. Any variance, waiver, adjustment or reduction shall require either that the findings in Section 142.1311(a) or in Section 142.1311(b) be made.”

“From July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2024, the Inclusionary In Lieu Fee requirements shall be implemented incrementally. This fee is the product of the applicable square foot charge (rate) as shown below, multiplied by the net building area defined in the San Diego Municipal Code (SDMC).”