Waivers and reductions.
Sacramento City Code § 17.704.070
in effect17.704.070 Waivers and reductions.
A. An applicant may submit a proposal for a waiver or reduction of development standards that will have the effect of physically precluding a development meeting the criteria set forth in California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (b), at the densities or with the concessions or incentives permitted under state density-bonus law.
B. The city is not required to waive or reduce development standards if the waiver or reduction would:
1. Result in a specific, adverse impact upon health or safety, as defined in California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (e), for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid;
2. Result in an adverse impact on any property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources; or
3. Be contrary to state or federal law.
C. A proposal for the waiver or reduction of development standards does not reduce or increase the number of incentives or concessions to which an applicant is entitled pursuant to California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (d).
D. If a housing development located within one-half mile of a major transit stop received a waiver from any maximum controls on density, the housing development is only eligible for a waiver or reduction as provided in California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (e). (Ord. 2024-0053 § 3 (part))
Source: City of Sacramento, Sacramento City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sacramentoca/latest/sacramento_ca/0-0-0-39854Fetched: 10/24/2026