Land Use & Zoning
A 'density bonus' in Pennsylvania zoning allows developers to:
APay reduced impact fees for high-density projects
BBuild more units than normally permitted in exchange for providing affordable housing or other community benefits✓ Correct
CConstruct taller buildings than height limits allow without a variance
DSubdivide without planning commission approval
Explanation
A density bonus incentivizes developers to include affordable housing or other public benefits by allowing higher density than the base zoning permits. In Pennsylvania, municipalities may include density bonus provisions in their zoning ordinances under the MPC.
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