(A) Adequate physical condition. To achieve the purpose of this chapter, the Planning Commission shall require that all condominium conversions conform to the Menifee Development Code in effect at the time of tentative map approval, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. In making the determination that the project is in conformance with the Development Code and other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, the following will be required:
(1) Prior to scheduling the tentative map for a public hearing, an inspection shall be conducted by the Code Enforcement Division and/or Community Development Department staff to determine project-wide conformance with Title 9 and other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. A report of any violations shall be included in the staff report to the Planning Commission. The subdivider shall be responsible for the payment of any fees related to the inspection of the project.
(2) Prior to the approval of the final map or parcel map, a physical inspection of the project site, including each individual unit, shall be made by the City Building and Safety Department and Community Development Department. Such inspection shall be made to ensure compliance with all applicable conditions of approval as specified in the tentative map and conditional use permit approval. All such corrections shall be made prior to the approval of the final or parcel map. The subdivider shall be responsible for the payment of any fees related to the inspection of the project.
(B) Specific physical standards. The Planning Commission shall require conformance with the standards of this section in approving the map.
(C) Building regulations. The project shall conform to the applicable standards of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and Uniform Electrical Code in effect on the date that the last building permit was issued for the subject structure or structures except as herein provided.
(D) Health and safety. Each bathroom in each living unit shall be provided with ground fault circuit
interrupters.
(E) Fire prevention.
(1) Smoke detectors. Each living unit shall be provided with approved detectors of products of combustion other than heat, conforming to the latest code standards as adopted by the city.
(2) Maintenance of fire protection systems. All fire hydrants, fire alarm systems, portable fire extinguishers, and other fire protective appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in an operable condition at all times.
(F) Parking. Each unit shall be provided parking in accordance with Chapter 9.215 (Parking and Loading Standards).
(G) Sound transmission.
(1) Shock mounting of mechanical equipment. All permanent mechanical equipment such as motors, compressors, pumps, and compactors which is determined by the city to be a source of structural vibration or structure-borne noise shall be shock mounted with inertia blocks or bases and/or vibration isolators in a manner approved by the Chief Building Official.
(2) Noise standards. The structure shall conform to all interior and exterior sound transmission standards of the Uniform Building Code. In such cases where present standards cannot reasonably be met, the Planning Commission may require the applicant to notify potential buyers of the noise deficiency currently existing within these units.
(H) Utility metering. Each dwelling unit shall be separately metered for water, gas, and electricity, and each unit shall have a separate lateral connection to a trunk sanitary sewer. Alternatively, the subdivider shall develop a plan for equitable sharing of these utilities prior to final map or parcel map approval, which shall be included in the covenants, conditions, and restrictions.
(I) Private storage space. Each unit shall have at least 150 cubic feet of enclosed weatherproof and lockable private storage space in addition to guest, linen, pantry, and clothes closets customarily provided. Such space may be provided in any location approved by the Planning Commission but shall not be divided into two or more locations.
(J) Laundry facilities. A laundry area shall be provided in each unit; or if common laundry areas are provided, such facilities shall consist of not less than one automatic washer and one dryer of equivalent capacity for every five units with two or more bedrooms, and for every seven units with one bedroom.
(K) Landscape maintenance. All landscaping shall be restored as necessary and maintained in accordance with approved landscape plans. If a significant amount of new landscaping is required, the subdivider shall prepare revised/new landscape plans for review and approval by the Community Development Department as part of the conditional use permit application. Such plans shall be subject to all applicable city ordinances including but not limited to Chapter 9.195 (Landscaping Standards) of the Development Code.
(L) Condition of equipment and appliance. The developer shall provide a warranty to the buyer of each unit at the close of escrow that any dishwashers, garbage disposals, stoves, refrigerators, hot water tanks, and air conditioners that are provided have a useful life of at least one year. At such time as the developer relinquishes control over management of the development, pursuant to the covenants, conditions, and restrictions, the developer shall provide a warranty to the association that any pool and pool equipment (filter, pumps, chlorinator) and any appliances and mechanical equipment to be owned in common by the association have a useful life of one year. Prior to final map or parcel map approval, the developer shall provide the city with a copy of warranty insurance covering equipment and appliances pursuant to this division.
(M) Refurbishing and restoration. All main buildings, structures, fences, patio enclosures, carports, accessory buildings, sidewalks, driveways, landscaped areas, and additional elements as required by the Community Development Department shall be refurbished and restored as necessary to achieve a degree of appearance, quality, and safety consistent with applicable city standards. The developer shall provide to the homeowners association and/or purchaser a one-year warranty on all physical improvements required under this division. If substantial restoration is required, the design plans shall be subject to Planning Commission approval.
(N) Long-term reserves. Prior to approval of the final map or parcel map, the developer shall provide satisfactory evidence to the city that a long-term reserve fund for replacement and repair has been established in the name of the homeowners association. Such fund shall equal at least two times the estimated monthly homeowners’ assessment for each dwelling unit, or an amount otherwise required by law.
(Ord. 2019-286, passed 11-20-2019; Am. Ord. 2019-291, passed 12-18-2019)