Lot Consolidation Incentives

The City of Temple City encourages the consolidation of smaller properties into larger development sites to support high-quality multifamily housing and provide greater flexibility for residential development.

What is Lot Consolidation?

Lot consolidation involves combining multiple adjoining lots to create a larger development site. In the R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zone, qualifying projects may receive additional development incentives based on the number of lots consolidated.

R-3 Lot Consolidation Incentives

Number of Lots Consolidated Available Incentives
4 to 6 lots 15% increase in the number of allowable units; 10% reduction in required guest parking
7 or more lots 20% increase in the number of allowable units; 10% reduction in required guest parking

These incentives are intended to encourage the creation of larger development sites that can better accommodate multifamily housing and achieve the scale and quality of development envisioned for the R-3 Zone.

Additional Incentives

For projects involving lot consolidation, the City may consider additional development incentives through a Development Agreement. This opportunity is available for properties in the R-3 Zone and other zones that allow multifamily residential development.

Potential incentives may include:

  • Increased building height
  • Vacation of alleys
  • Reductions in processing fees
  • Reductions in in-lieu fees
  • Reductions in utility connection fees
  • Other development incentives that may be appropriate for the proposed project

Development Agreements are considered on a case-by-case basis. The type and extent of any incentives will depend on the proposed development and are subject to agreement between the project applicant and the City.

Interested in a Lot Consolidation Project?

Property owners and developers interested in consolidating adjoining properties are encouraged to contact the Temple City Planning Division early in the development process. Planning staff can help identify applicable zoning requirements, available incentives, and potential Development Agreement opportunities.

Planning Division
City of Temple City
9701 Las Tunas Drive
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 285-2171