A. Report Of Property Condition Required: Applications for a condominium conversion of existing structures, shall include a report of property condition which is prepared by a licensed professional, such as an engineer or architect. The building official may approve an exception to this requirement for a report of property condition if there was a certificate of occupancy issued, with no outstanding compliance issues pending and the structures were constructed within three (3) years of the date of a complete application for condominium approval. The report is intended to ensure compliance with building code regulations and general property conditions and the standards of the declaration appropriately address the existing and future conditions related to safety, maintenance, upkeep and operation.
B. Report Of Property Condition Information Required: The report shall be submitted to the division with the applications for condominium and subdivision approval and shall contain the following information:
1. The age of the building(s) with copies of the approved building plans (if available) and a disclosure of whether or not the building conforms to the plans and applicable building codes.
2. Condition of structural elements, including roof, foundations, walls, mechanical systems, electrical system, plumbing system and heating system from licensed professionals. A plan showing which parts of the system are maintained in common and which are maintained by individual units.
3. Size of water lines from meter to main and from main to buildings. Size and location of sewer lateral.
4. Capacity of electrical service for each unit measured in amps.
5. Condition of paving materials on private streets, if any. Condition of paving or surfacing material on driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, curbs, etc. Detailed plan of parking and traffic circulation.
6. Condition of exterior surfaces of all buildings and structures.
7. All known conditions which constitute safety issues.
8. All known conditions which may require repair or replacement within the next succeeding five (5) year period.
C. Building Division Review: The building division shall review the report of property condition and shall make an inspection of the proposed condominium project to determine compliance with the applicable building codes. The building official shall submit a report to the division with recommendations regarding compliance with applicable building codes.
D. Land Use Compliance Report: The applicant shall provide a written report and approved plans (if available) to describe and show whether the project complies with land use regulations and conditions of approval at the time of construction of the existing project such as: area coverage of structures, unit density, parking provided, site amenities, building height and other applicable information. If the existing project is noncompliant to the approved plans and requirements, the applicant shall provide plans and written description how compliance shall be accomplished for the project. A residential zone condominium project shall comply with the current ordinance requirements for one acre minimum area, comply with the parking ordinance regulations, and provide a common area open space amenity to be approved by the planning commission. (Ord. 15-08)