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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))
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))
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))
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))
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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