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County. As stated previously, the density bonus proposed is 75 • but one tool which is available to meet those needs. • A more broad perspective is one which considers in general the land costs in Orange County. A preponderance of one and two acre lot sizes provides little flexibility of choice for those who desire or can only afford a smaller land area. The general affordability of housing will ultimately relate more to general policies established by the County which affect overall land development patterns. A more comprehensive and effective approach to the long-range affordability of housing involves other major growth management issues being studied or discussed at this time, including watershed issues, the rural character, water and sewer extensions, and environmental impact. EXISTING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS: None. • PROPOSED AMENDMENT: 7.14.4 Affordable Housing An increase in density may be permitted for Planned Developments which provide onsite or offsite housing opportunities for low-moderate income households. A contract shall be approved by the • County Attorney and the Department of Housing and Community Development as a condition of permit approval guaranteeing that the reserved units will be occupied by qualifying households, and shall be binding for a period of not less than 15 years. Applicability 1. A 25% density bonus may be approved if: a. A minimum of 40% of the units are to be occupied by families earning less than 60% of the median area income adjusted for family size, OR b. A minimum of 20% of the units are to be occupied by families earning less than 50% of the median area income adjusted for family size. 2. Additional lots or dwelling units not to exceed 25% of the number of lots or units permitted in the zoning district may be approved if offsite land sufficient to - accommodate the number of lots or units