(A) Submittal. A report on the physical elements of all structures and facilities shall be submitted with the tentative subdivision or parcel map.
(B) Form and contents.
(1) The report shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Structural.
(b) Foundations.
(c) Electrical.
(d) Plumbing.
(e) Utilities.
(f) Walls, ceilings, and windows.
(g) Recreational facilities.
(h) Sound transmission of each building.
(i) Mechanical equipment.
(j) Parking facilities.
(k) Appliances.
(l) A report from licensed structural pest control operator on each structure and each unit within the structure.
(2) Regarding each such element, the report shall state, to the best knowledge or estimate of the applicant, when such element was built; the condition of each element when said element was replaced; the approximate date upon which said element will require replacement; the cost of replacing said element; and any variation of the physical condition of said element from the current Building Code and zoning. The report shall identify any defective or unsafe elements and set forth the proposed corrective measures to be employed. No final map or parcel may be filed until any element hazardous to the health and/or safety of the occupants has been corrected to the satisfaction of the Building Official or City Engineer, depending on which one's area of technical specialty covers the specific element.
(3) The report shall include any known soil and geological conditions regarding soil deposits, rock formations, faults, ground water, and landslides in the vicinity of the project and a statement regarding any known evidence of soils problems relating to the structures. Reference shall be made to any previous soils reports for the site and a copy submitted with said report.
(4) The final form of the report shall be as approved by the Department of Community Development.
(C) Additional submittals.
(1) A declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions which would be applied on behalf of any and all owners of condominium units within the project. The declaration shall include, but not be limited to, the conveyance of units; the assignment of parking; and agreement for common area maintenance, including facilities and landscaping, together with an estimate of any initial assessment fees anticipated for such maintenance, description of a provision for maintenance of all vehicular access areas within the project; an indication of appropriate responsibilities for maintenance of all utility lines and services for each unit.
(2) Any other information which, in the opinion of the Director of Community Development, will assist in determining whether the proposed project will be consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.
(D) Review and action by the Department of Community Development.
(1) The subdivider shall submit five copies of the proposed report with (or prior to) the tentative map submittal.
(2) The Building Official, Director of Community Development, and the City Engineer or their authorized representatives shall make an on-site inspection and review the report and within 14 days transmit the report with their recommendations and comments to the Director of Community Development. The Director or his authorized representative shall review the report and all the comments and return one copy of the report to the subdivider for necessary revisions. The review procedure shall be repeated until the report is acceptable to the Director of Community Development.
(3) The report in its acceptable form shall remain on file with the Department of Community Development for review by any interested persons. The report shall be referenced to in the subdivision report to the Planning Commission.
(E) Copy to buyers.
(1) The subdivider shall provide each purchaser with a copy of the report (in its final acceptable form) prior to said purchaser executing any purchase agreement or other contract to purchase a unit in the project and said developer shall give the purchaser sufficient time to review said report.
(2) Copies of the report shall be made available at all times at the sales office, and shall be posted at various locations, as approved by the city, at the project site.
('63 Code, § 10-4.702.2) (Ord. 416-C.S., passed 12-6-84; Am. Ord. 710-C.S., passed 3-20-07)