In addition to the requirements for a subdivision, the application for the subdivision of existing multiple-family rental housing as a condominium conversion is subject to the following additional requirements:
A. Code Inspection, Compliance and Disclosure. All units to be under separate ownership or lease after conversion shall be inspected by the city prior to city approval of final map. Separate ownership means a condominium unit where the entire fee is in one (1) entity whether individually, in joint tenancy, or as tenants-in-common. The cost of such inspection shall be borne by the applicant. All units shall be brought into compliance with applicable Uniform Building Codes heretofore adopted by the city pursuant to ordinance, prior to final map approval by the city.
B. Public Report Application. A copy of the proposed application submitted by the applicant to the Department of Real Estate of the state for a subdivision public report on the current forms required by the Department of Real Estate shall be submitted to the Community Development Department together with the submittal of the tentative map. Such application need not contain exhibits regarding the availability of utility services or the organizational documents of the project. However, the application for the final subdivision map shall include a full and complete copy of all information submitted to the Department of Real Estate by applicant.
C. Notification to Tenants. Developers of apartment conversions shall, with the use permit application, submit to the city the following:
1. A list of names and addresses of the residents of each unit in the conversion project certified as to accuracy by the developer as of the date of the application; and
2. Certification that the residents of the project have been notified of the proposed conversion in a manner approved by the Community Development Department; or
3. A separate stamped, preaddressed envelope to the resident of each unit shall be furnished to the city by the developer at the time the developer submits an application for a use permit. The city shall use such envelopes to notify the residents by mailing a copy of the Planning Commission agenda and notice to tenants no less than seven (7) days prior to the proposed meeting date on the use permit.
4. All new tenants who occupy the property after an application for a use permit for conversion has been filed with the city shall be notified of the application by the developer prior to occupancy by the tenant.
5. Please note that additional notice requirements are set forth in Section 66427.1 of the Government Code for approval of any final map for the conversion of residential real property into a condominium project, a community apartment project or a stock cooperative project.
D. Pest Infestation and Dry Rot Report. The developer shall, prior to approval of the final map, submit to the Community Development Department a copy of a structural pest infestation and dry rot report for all buildings within the proposed project. This report shall be made available to all prospective buyers by the developer.
E. Building Security. The developer shall comply with all conditions of the city's Police Department in respect to building security. In addition, prior to the approval of the final map, all locks in the project shall be changed so that no master key or other keys previously used will allow entry into any unit of the project after conversion. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)