(a) Purpose and Intent
This Section provides standards and criteria for converting multi-family dwellings, including dwelling units in a rental manufactured housing park, to residential condominium, stock cooperative, and community apartment types of ownership. The standards and criteria promote the retention of affordable housing and promote design quality.
(b) Standards
The conversion shall be designed to comply with all applicable development standards of the zoning district in which it is located. In addition, the following standards shall apply:
(1) Conversion projects shall provide high quality urban design by the provision of architectural enhancement, high quality landscaping, and high quality construction.
(2) Privacy between residential units shall be enhanced through urban design, insulation, and other means.
(3) An individual gas and/or electrical metering system shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
(4) Where individual trash and recycling pick-up is not provided, common trash and recycling storage shall be provided within a totally walled structure six feet (6') in height. The enclosure or enclosures shall be located within two hundred feet (200') of all dwelling units.
(5) Conversion requires approval of a Tentative Tract or Parcel Map pursuant to the requirements of Adelanto Municipal Code. The application for conversion must also include the following additional information:
A. A detailed report by licensed certified professionals describing the condition of all structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical elements of the existing development, including noise insulation, and the estimated cost of repair or improvement, if any, in a form acceptable to the City.
B. A complete and current mailing list and two (2) sets of addressed stamped envelopes of all tenants occupying the subject property as specified by the Planning Department shall be submitted and utilized to provide notice of the public hearing for consideration of the application for conversion.
(c) Tenant Provisions
Each application for conversion shall include assurance that the following provisions of the Government Code will be or have been satisfied: Government Code Sections 66452.8, 66452.9, 66427.1, and any other requirements of the applicable law requiring that tenants or potential tenants receive notice regarding conversion.
[Ord. No. 470, Section 5, 11/14/07; Ord. No. 515, Exhibit F, 5/22/13; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit G, 9/10/14; Ord. No. 535, Exhibit B, 5/27/15.]