Land Use & Zoning

Density bonuses in Alaska zoning allow developers to:

ABuild denser than normally permitted in exchange for providing public benefits such as affordable housing✓ Correct
BExceed setback requirements by paying a fee
CTransfer density from one parcel to an adjacent parcel
DBuild at lower density than required by the base zone

Explanation

Density bonuses incentivize developers by allowing more units than the base zone permits in exchange for providing community benefits such as affordable housing units, public open space, or infrastructure improvements.

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