§ 22.24.010. Voluntary Transfer of Development Credit Program.

A.

Purpose and intent. The provisions of this Chapter implement the voluntary Transfer of Development Credits Program (TDC) established by the Land Use Element by providing a procedure for transferring development credits from one parcel of land to another. Consistent with applicable Land Use Element goals, policies and programs, the objective of this section is to relocate development from environmentally sensitive land, land with agricultural capability or antiquated subdivisions, to more suitable areas. This program is voluntary, incentive-based, and market-driven between willing sellers and buyers.

Properties located within the South County Planning Area as defined by Part II of the Land Use Element are subject to Section 22.24.200. Receiving Sites located within the South Atascadero area, as defined by Section 22.24.300 are subject to Section 22.24.300.

B.

Effect of the TDC program. A site from which development credits have been transferred is called the sending site, and has its development potential reduced or retired through recordation of a permanent conservation easement or other instrument. A site which receives development credits (the receiving site) may be developed with a higher density than would otherwise be allowed under the current land use category or as otherwise set through planning area standards.

Credits originating from a site in the unincorporated part of the county may be transferred to receiving sites within an incorporated city which has adopted plans or ordinances that enable such transfers.

[Added 1996, Ord. 2776; Amended 1999, Ord. 2883; 2004, Ord. 3034; 2011, Ord. 3212; 2012, Ord. 3233] [22.04.500]