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17.18 – Residential Density Bonus

17.18.010 – Applicability

In accordance with Chapter 19.02 of the St. Charles Municipal Code, “Inclusionary Housing Ordinance”, Section 19.02.080 “Density Bonus”, a density bonus shall be permitted when Affordable Units are constructed within a Residential Development in accordance with Chapter 19.02, Section 19.02.060 (B).  One bonus Dwelling Unit shall be permitted for each Affordable Unit constructed within the Residential Development; however, in no event shall the total number of Dwelling Units constructed within the Residential Development exceed one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the Base Density.

(2016-Z-4: §4)

17.18.020 – Implementation

In implementing this density bonus, the following requirements of the Zoning Ordinance may be varied without additional justification:

  1. Lot area.

  2. Lot width.

  3. Building coverage.

(2016-Z-4: §4)