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SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CODE
PREFACE
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 (Reserved)
Title 5 BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 (Reserved)
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 (Reserved)
Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 13 PUBLIC UTILITIES
Title 14 (Reserved)
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 OIL AND GAS CODE*
Title 17 TRAILER PARKS
Title 18 SUBDIVISIONS*
Title 19 (Reserved)
Title 20 ZONING
Chapter 20.02 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 20.04 DEFINITIONS
Chapter 20.06 ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
Chapter 20.08 GENERAL CONDITIONS
Chapter 20.09 PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION
Chapter 20.10 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS*
Chapter 20.14 PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
Chapter 20.16 PD-2 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Chapter 20.18 OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Chapter 20.20 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Chapter 20.21 ORANGE AVENUE OVERLAY DISTRICT
Chapter 20.22 STORAGE YARDS AND OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS
Chapter 20.23 TRUCKING YARD PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Chapter 20.24 AUTO CENTER ACCESSORY USES
CHAPTER 20.25 SP-25 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH ACADEMY (AUHS/AURA) SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.26 SP-23 HERITAGE SQUARE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.27 SP-22 SUMMERLAND RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.29 SP-20 FREEMAN HEIGHTS RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.30 SP-10 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.31 SP-11 CRESCENT HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.32 SP-12 GATEWAY CENTER NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.33 SP-13 CHERRY AVENUE CORRIDOR RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.34 SP-14 HATHAWAY RIDGE RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.35 SP-15 CITYVIEW RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.36 SP-16 VILLAGIO RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.37 SP-17 CRESCENT SQUARE RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.38 SP-18 PACIFICWALK RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.39 SP-19 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.40 SP-1 TOWN CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.41 SP-7 SPECIAL PURPOSE HOUSING SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.42 SP-2 HILLTOP SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Chapter 20.43 SP-8 SIGNAL HILL VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.44 SP-9 BIXBY RIDGE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Chapter 20.45 SP-3 TOWN CENTER WEST SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Chapter 20.46 SP-24 TOWN CENTER NORTHWEST SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.47 SP-4 AUTO CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.48 SP-5 CALIFORNIA CROWN SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.49 SP-6 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.50 CONDOMINIUMS
Chapter 20.51 TENNIS COURT AND SIMILAR RECREATIONAL COURT REGULATIONS
Chapter 20.52 SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW*
Chapter 20.56 RECYCLING FACILITIES
Chapter 20.57 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
Chapter 20.58 SIGNS*
Chapter 20.64 USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Chapter 20.65 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURE
Chapter 20.66 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 20.70 OFF-STREET PARKING*
Chapter 20.72 OFFICIAL PLAN LINES*
Chapter 20.80 CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
Chapter 20.82 NONCONFORMING LOTS, BUILDINGS, AND USES*
Chapter 20.84 VARIANCES
Chapter 20.86 AMENDMENTS
Chapter 20.88 FILING FEES
Chapter 20.98 PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS
Title 21 PUBLIC DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT FEES TO BE PAID BY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
PRIOR CODE CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE
ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
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20.50.070   Conversions–Submission of reports.
   At the time of submission of the subdivision map to the city, and in addition to all documents, maps, plans, information and reports required by Title 18 of this code, any person seeking approval of a condominium conversion development shall submit the following reports:
   A.   A report showing the extent to which the proposed condominium conversion will not comply fully with the building and zoning requirements of the city existing as of the date of application, and also as to the date of the issuance of the building permit for the original construction of the building;
   B.   A property report describing the condition and useful life of the roof, foundations, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural elements of all existing buildings and structures. Such report shall be prepared by a registered civil or structural engineer or a licensed general building contractor or general engineering contractor. Such report may be waived where the building official finds that comparable information is available in a different form;
   C.   Any other information which the director of planning and community development determines will assist in determining whether the proposed project will be consistent with the purposes of this chapter.
(Ord. 83-03-904 § 5 (part): Ord. 78-11-809 § 2 (part): prior code § 19.52.060(B))
20.50.080   Conversions–Inspections and certificate of occupancy.
   A.   Prior to receipt of an application for a conditional use permit, the department of planning and community development shall cause an inspection to be made of all buildings and structures in the proposed condominium conversion project. The department shall prepare an inspection report identifying all items in violation of Title 15 of this code, and any equipment and facilities determined to be deteriorated or hazardous. The applicant shall pay a fee for the inspection as established by resolution of the city council.
   B.   The applicant shall correct all violations of Title 15 of this code and repair or replace any equipment or facilities determined by the building inspector to be deteriorated or hazardous prior to approval of the final map for the conversion. The applicant shall pay a fee for any additional inspections required to determine compliance as established by resolution of the city council.
   C.   The department of planning and community development shall issue a certificate of occupancy for all condominium conversion projects upon satisfactory compliance with all conditions of approval, requirements of this chapter, Title 18 of this code, and state law. Said certificate shall be required prior to the sale, lease, use or occupancy of any building or structure as a condominium, regardless of the previous use, occupancy or tenancy, and regardless of whether any changes, alterations or modifications have been made to any portion of any existing building or structure.
(Ord. 83-03-904 § 5 (part))
20.50.090   Conversions–Special standards.
   A.   All condominium conversions shall comply with all requirements of Title 15 of this code.
   B.   In addition to any other requirements of this chapter, any condominium conversion shall comply with the following requirements, unless waived by the commission in accordance with the provisions of this chapter:
   1.   The off-street parking requirements of the RH zoning district in effect at the date of application shall apply, but available off-street unenclosed surface parking spaces located on the property to be converted, with the exception of a tandem space(s), and/or parking space located within the front yard setback, shall count towards meeting the parking requirements.
   2.   The consumption of gas and electricity within each condominium unit shall be separately metered so that the unit owner can be separately billed for each utility. Either a separate water shutoff valve shall be provided for each condominium unit, or a separate water shutoff valve shall be provided for each plumbing fixture in each condominium unit.
   3.   The density provisions of the zoning district in effect at the time of application shall apply, but the conversion of multiple residential units constructed under a different density standard may be approved if the number of condominium units does not exceed twice the number of units allowable under the standards existing at the time of application.
   4.   The outdoor living space provisions of the zoning district in effect at the time of application shall apply, but the conversion of multiple residential units constructed under a different standard may be approved where at least half of the current area requirements for outdoor living space are met.
   5.   The trash storage area requirements of Ordinance No. 78-4-789* shall apply to condominium conversions in the zoning districts specified therein and also to conversions involving more than two units.
(Ord. 2006-09-1364 § 11: Ord. 83-03-904 § 5 (part): Ord. 80-7-849 § 1; Ord. 78-11-809 § 2 (part): prior code § 19.52. 620 (C))
20.50.100   Conversions–Waiver of special standards.
   In granting a conditional use permit for condominium conversion the commission or council may waive any of the special requirements of Section 20.50.090 where the condominium conversion development taken as a whole and subject to the conditions of the conditional use permit achieves the intent of Section 20.50.010 and of this chapter.
(Ord. 83-03-904 §§ 5 (part) and 6; Ord. 78-11-809 § 2 (part): prior code § 19.52. 620 (D))
20.50.110   Conversions–Tenants' rights.
   A.   No final subdivision map shall be approved by the planning commission or city council until the developer presents satisfactory evidence that the developer has complied with all notice requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, including giving each tenant written notice of the intention to convert and of the tenants' exclusive right to contract for purchase of their respective units. The developer shall give special consideration to tenants who are senior citizens and to tenants who are handicapped.
   B.   The applicant shall provide moving expenses equal to three times the monthly rent to any tenant who was a tenant at the time of the condominium conversion application and who relocates from the building to be converted after approval of the conversion by the city, except when the tenant has given notice of his intent to move prior to receipt of notification from the applicant of his intent to convert.
(Ord. 83-07-910 § 3: Ord. 83-03-904 § 5 (part): Ord. 78-11-809 § 2 (part): prior code § 19.52.620(E))
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