Any person or entity seeking to convert an existing structure to condominiums by establishing a horizontal property regime pursuant to Iowa Code § 499B.3 or seeking to convert an existing structure to a multiple-housing cooperative pursuant to Iowa Code Ch. 499A shall at least 60 days before filing any declaration or article of incorporation submit to the City Building Official a written analysis by a professional engineer licensed with the state or other appropriate licensed professional, based upon personal inspection of the building sought to be converted. The written analysis shall certify that the building meets all current city building codes that would be required for new construction. The certification shall separately itemize and describe in a manner sufficient to show the factual basis of any certification that the fire, life safety, structural, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems meet current city standards. The certification shall further certify compliance with current on-site parking and storm water management requirements and separately certify the building meets current standards for materials and that acceptable means and methods of construction were used that would be required for new construction. The City Building Official will review the certification and determine whether said certification is sufficient to meet the requirements of this subchapter.
(2011 Code, § 20.0704) (Ord. 2201, passed 10-31-2012)