The owner or developer of a proposed condominium project desiring approval shall file an application with the planning commission staff of the city on a form prescribed by the city, together with:
A. Map: Four (4) copies of the proposed map accurately drawn to scale as required by Utah Code Annotated section 57-8-13, as amended, which shall be made by a registered Utah land surveyor using a scale no smaller than one inch to equal forty feet (1" = 40'). In addition, said map or an additional site plan shall include diagrammatic floor plans identifying boundaries of the project units, convertible and expandable areas or spaces and common areas. Said map or plan should designate the intended use of common areas (e.g., storage, recreational, parking for guests as opposed to unit owners, open space, etc.), and should indicate whether such common areas are to be open to the public, assigned to specific units or semiprivate and available only to unit owners. Said map or site plan shall also identify and describe in detail the location of existing or proposed driveways, pedestrianways, curb cuts, walls, structures, fences, landscaping, utility easements, adjacent property and sprinkling system.
B. Declarations; Bylaws: Two (2) copies, signed in the original, of the proposed condominium declarations and bylaws, with a limit of two (2) years minimum transferable.
C. Property Report: Where conversion of an existing building is proposed as part of the condominium project, two (2) copies of the property report, prepared by a licensed architect or engineer, including the following information, shall be submitted as part of the application, together with the plan for proposed improvements, renovations and repairs:
1. The age of the building or buildings.
2. The general condition, useful life and capacity of the building, structural elements, including the roof, foundations, mechanical system, electrical system, plumbing system, boiler and other structural elements.
3. All known conditions constituting deficiencies requiring repair to meet existing NEC electrical and ICC codes.
4. All known conditions which may require repair or replacement within the next succeeding five (5) year period.
5. The property report shall certify that the structure or structures conform to the following minimum standards or the owner shall present plans to bring the structure or structures into conformity with said standards prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy:
a. Minimum Standards For Decent Sanitary And Safe Housing:
(1) The NEC electrical and ICC codes shall be met in all condominium conversion projects.
(2) Commercial condominium spaces shall conform to the uniform code for building conservation, as adopted by the city, with any amendments thereto, for occupancy separation, construction type and allowable area, existing height of building, etc.
(3) Each dwelling shall comply with separation of utilities, soundproofing, fire ratings, fire sprinkler system and smoke detectors that are capable of notifying adjacent units.
b. Minimum Electrical Service And Devices:
(1) Each dwelling unit shall be supplied with a minimum of a one hundred (100) amp service with proper breakers and main disconnect located within each unit. Each commercial space shall be wired in conduit and have a properly sized service and disconnects.
(2) Each habitable room shall contain at least two (2) convenience outlets and one wall switch controlled light. Hallways, bathrooms and kitchens shall also have one wall switch controlled light.
(3) All new electrical wiring shall comply with the current NEC code and be completed with proper permits and inspections.
(4) A smoke detector conforming to ICC standards 43-6 and carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in each dwelling unit as per the IRC code sections R314 and R315.
c. Plumbing And Culinary Water Service:
(1) A Utah licensed engineer, plumbing contractor or a general contractor shall determine the adequacy of the existing water service pressure based on the fixture unit.
(2) Individual shutoff valves must be provided for each unit or each plumbing fixture within the unit.
(3) All new installations must be completed with proper permits and inspections in accordance with current IPC codes.
d. Heating And Mechanical Systems:
(1) Each dwelling or commercial space must be provided with its own heating system, except when the building is provided with central water or steam facilities.
(2) All mechanical installations and repairs must be completed with proper permits and inspections and comply with current IMC codes.
e. Sanitary Sewer: Sanitary sewer main may be shared based upon a written approved plan concerning maintenance and responsibility.
f. Landscaping: Property must be landscaped in a way that it is able to retain water on own property and no trees or shrubs shall be placed in any area that might obscure the adjoining properties' view.
g. Variances: Where it is determined that physical conditions in an existing building do not allow the strict application of the above minimum standards, the city building inspector shall review all requests to vary from these standards and may grant variances or approve alternates where it is determined the intent of the requirements will be met.
D. Notice To Tenants: Proof of notice to tenants, as required by section 11-6-6 of this chapter, shall be required before final approval, but may be submitted at the owner/developer's option, after preliminary approval is obtained from the planning commission.
E. Incomplete Applications: Incomplete applications may be proffered and reviewed for advisory comments by the planning or building services divisions, but shall not be deemed accepted or received until complete, nor shall the condominium project be scheduled for any hearings before the planning commission until the application is complete, with only the exception of subsection D of this section. (Ord. 2009-07, 7-21-2009)