Land Use & Zoning

In Louisiana, a 'density bonus' in zoning is an incentive that allows developers to:

ABuild at higher densities than normally permitted in exchange for providing public benefits such as affordable housing units, open space, or public amenities✓ Correct
BReceive a tax bonus for dense development
CBuild without any zoning review process
DExceed building height limits without any conditions

Explanation

Density bonuses allow developers to build more units or greater square footage than the base zoning allows, in exchange for providing community benefits — most commonly affordable housing units, but also open space, public plazas, or other public amenities.

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