SEC. 16-388. EFFECT UPON LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING SUPPLY.

   In reviewing requests for conversion, the commission shall consider the following:

   (A)   Whether the amount and impact of the displacement of tenants caused by the conversion would be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community;

   (B)   The role that the apartment complex proposed for conversion plays in the existing housing rental market and whether the apartment complex is serving low and moderate income households.

(`64 Code, Sec. 34-228) (Ord. No. 1805)

SEC. 16-389. FINDINGS.

   Before approving an application for a special use permit to convert apartments to a community housing project, the commission shall find that:

   (A)   All provisions of this article are met;

   (B)   The proposed conversion is consistent with the general plan;

   (C)   The proposed conversion will conform to the code in effect at the time of tentative map approval, except as otherwise provided in this article;

   (D)   The overall design and physical condition of the proposed community housing project substantially meets the city's design criteria to achieve a good appearance, high quality and high degree of safety;

   (E)   The proposed conversion will not displace a significant percentage of low and moderate income or senior citizen tenants, and will not delete a significant number of low and moderate income rental units from the city's housing stock;

   (F)   The project as approved or conditionally approved will meet all mandatory development standards and will substantially comply with the adopted advisory standards for new condominium construction, which standards are in effect at the time of approval; and

   (G)   Each dwelling unit provides a reasonable level of safety, convenience and amenities for owner-occupied residences.

(`64 Code, Sec. 34-229) (Ord. No. 1805)

DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP UNITS

SEC. 16-395. SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUIRED.

   (A)   As used in this division, a “community ownership unit” means any townhouse condominium, condominium, office condominium, commercial condominium, industrial condominium, residential stock cooperative, commercial stock cooperative, industrial stock cooperative, community apartment, or timeshare.

   (B)   No building shall be constructed which is intended to be sold, nor shall any existing building be converted for sale as a community ownership unit, until a special permit is obtained. If a special use permit or a planned development permit is required by another provision of this chapter, only one application need be filed and only one fee paid.

   (C)   A special use permit may be granted for a community ownership unit that is consistent with the adopted general plan; conforms to policies, ordinances and standards that are related to the specific area and type of development; and conforms to the requirements set forth in the standards pertaining to any form of a community ownership unit. The conditions imposed on a special use permit for a community ownership unit may address factors affecting the establishment, operation or maintenance of the requested use, including but not limited to:

      (1)   Number and type of units, patios, common areas, parking, pathways, entrances, landscaping, communication terminals, design, aesthetics, utilities, amenities, circulation, storage, buffers, building orientation, security, handicap facilities, energy efficiency, mitigation of adverse environmental impacts, owners’ association, and deed restrictions;

      (2)   Those factors identified in section 16-532 of this code; and

      (3)   Other factors affecting the public health, safety and welfare.

(`64 Code, Sec. 34-112.2) (Ord. No. 1706, 1814, 1959)

DIVISION 6. HOME OCCUPATIONS

SEC. 16-400. PURPOSE.

   The purpose of this division is to provide for and regulate the conduct of home occupations in dwelling units.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-8.13.1) (Ord. No. 2130, 2829)

SEC. 16-400.1. APPLICABILITY.

   A home occupation permit is required to conduct a home occupation from a dwelling unit under limited conditions as described in this division.

(Ord. No. 2829)