(A) To achieve the purpose of this chapter, the Planning Commission shall require that all condominium conversions conform to this code of ordinances in effect at the time of tentative map approval, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. All provisions of the city code must be met and violations corrected prior to the approval of the final map. An overall assessment of building condition shall be performed by the Building Department prior to tentative map approval, and a report of violations specified in the tentative subdivision report to the Planning Commission. A physical inspection of every unit to ensure compliance with these regulations shall be required prior to final map approval.
(B) The Planning Commission shall require conformance with the standards of this section in approving the map.
(1) Unsafe or unsanitary conditions, as defined in § 302 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and other applicable local and state regulations shall be corrected.
(2) Each bathroom in each living unit shall be provided with ground fault circuit interrupters.
(3) Fire prevention:
(a) Each living unit shall be provided with approved detectors of products of combustion other than heat conforming to the latest U.B.C. standards, mounted on the ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in each corridor or area giving access to rooms used for sleeping purposes.
(b) All fire hydrants, fire alarm systems, portable fire extinguishers and other fire protective appliances shall be retained in an operable condition at all times.
(4) Sound transmission:
(a) All permanent mechanical equipment such as motors, compressors, pumps and compactors which is determined by the Building Department 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 Building Department.
(b) The structure shall conform to all interior and exterior sound transmission standards of Chapter 35 of the Uniform Building Code.
(5) Each dwelling unit shall be separately metered for gas and electricity. A plan for equitable sharing of communal water metering shall be developed prior to final map approval and included in the covenants, conditions and restrictions.
(6) Each unit shall have at least 200 cubic feet of enclosed weatherproofed and lockable private storage space in addition to guest, linen, pantry and clothes closets customarily provided. The space shall be in a single location approved by the Planning Department.
(7) A laundry area may be provided in each unit or if common laundry areas are provided, the facilities shall consist of not less than one automatic washer and one dryer of equivalent capacity for every five units of three or more bedrooms; every seven two-bedroom units, and every ten one-bedroom units. In such cases where the subdivider can demonstrate that this standard cannot or should not reasonably be met, this standard may be modified by the Planning Commission.
(8) All landscaping shall be restored as necessary and maintained to achieve a high degree of appearance and quality. If a significant amount of new landscaping is required, the landscape plan shall be subject to Design Review Commission approval.
(9) Two spaces for each dwelling unit must be provided, as defined hereby. One space may be uncovered.
(10) The seller 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 one year. At the time as the homeowners’ association takes over management of the development, 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 haws a useful life of one year. Prior to final map approval, the developer shall provide the city with a copy of warranty covering equipment and appliances, pursuant to this section.
(11) All main buildings, structures, fences, patio enclosures, carports, accessory buildings, sidewalks, driveways, landscaped areas and additional elements as required by the Planning Department shall be refurbished and restored as necessary to achieve a high degree of appearance, quality and safety. The seller shall provide to the homeowners’ association and/or purchaser a one-year warranty on all physical improvements required under this section. If substantial restoration is required, the design plans shall be subject to Design Review Commission approval.
(12) Prior to approval of the final map, the developer shall provide evidence to the city that a long-term fund for reserve has been established in the name of the homeowners’ association. The fund shall equal two times the estimated monthly homeowners’ assessment for each dwelling unit.
(`61 Code, § 10.3) (Ord. 709, passed 1-18-1983)