Downtown Density Bonus Program
Also known as: DDBP
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May 2026
Amends the Downtown Density Bonus Program ordinance to revise when adopted exhibits apply to bonus-area applications and change the deadline for the City Manager to return with a CBD maximum base-height amendment. The item has no fiscal impact.
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20251023-063, which concerns the Downtown Density Bonus Program, to change when the exhibits adopted in the ordinance can be applied to applications that se
Public hearing and ordinance to create DDB400 and DDB850 density bonus zoning districts, providing additional development entitlements in exchange for affordable housing and community benefits. The ordinance also changes Rainey Street and Downtown Density Bonus Program eligibility regulations.
…o modify Rainey Street Subdistrict Regulations relating to participation in the Downtown Density Bonus Program; and to decrease the eligibility area and remove certain properties from partic…
Update from the Downtown Density Bonus Program Working Group on recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program.
Downtown Density Bonus Program Working Group
April 2026
Staff briefing on proposed Land Development Code (Title 25) amendments that would repeal the current Downtown Density Bonus Program and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations and create new DDB400 and DDB850 combining districts. The districts would grant additional building height and adjust uses and site development regulations in exchange for affordable housing and other community benefits.
Staff briefing on proposed amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to repeal certain regulations related to Downtown Density Bonus Program and Rainey Street Subdistrict Regulations and est
March 2026
Conducts a public hearing on an ordinance granting additional floor-to-area ratio and building-height entitlements for a downtown development project under the Downtown Density Bonus Program. The item has no fiscal impact.
…and 1806 Nueces Street, and 602 and 604 West 18th Street in accordance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program under City Code Section 25-2-586(B)(6). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact…
Public hearing on a Downtown Density Bonus Program request to increase FAR and building height beyond the Administrative Allowance (from 5:1 FAR and 120 feet) for a multi-parcel site at W. MLK Jr. Blvd and Nueces St. Staff recommends approval with conditions.
Downtown Density Bonus: SP-2026-0048C.CP - W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard & Nueces Street; District 9