Land Use & Zoning
In Idaho, 'density bonuses' in zoning typically allow developers to:
AAvoid all environmental reviews
BBuild more units per acre than normally permitted in exchange for providing affordable housing or other public benefits✓ Correct
CBuild in protected wetland areas
DSkip the subdivision approval process
Explanation
Density bonuses allow developers to build at higher densities than zoning normally permits, in exchange for including affordable housing units or providing other community benefits such as parks or infrastructure improvements.
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