California density playbook
AB-1287
Density bonus stacking
Stack two density bonuses on top of base zoning by combining lower-income and moderate-income affordability.
In plain English
What it actually does.
AB-1287 lets developers combine the standard density bonus with an additional bonus by adding moderate-income units. In practice, this can mean 100% or more above base density — a transformative tool for mixed-use and infill projects.
How it applies
On the ground, by city.
01 / City
Los Angeles
Most common stacking in TOC zones.
02 / City
Beverly Hills
Limited but available; underwriting matters.
03 / City
Long Beach
Frequently combined with TOD overlays.
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