§ 16.10.020. Requirements and procedures.

In addition to the requirements and procedures as set forth in Chapters 16.07 and 16.08 of this title, conversions of existing multiple-family rental housing to condominiums, community apartments, stock cooperatives, and any other subdivision which is a conversion of existing rental housing shall be subject to the additional requirements provided by this chapter, except that a limited equity housing cooperative, as defined in Section 33007.5 of the Health and Safety Code, shall be exempt from these additional requirements.

A.

A report prepared by a registered engineer or architect or licensed qualified contractor describing the physical elements of all structures and facilities shall be submitted with the tentative subdivision or parcel map. The report shall include, but not be limited to:

1.

A report detailing the structural condition of all elements of the property including foundations, electrical, plumbing, utilities, walls, roofs, ceilings, windows, recreational facilities, parking facilities, and appliances. Regarding each such element, the report shall state, to the best knowledge or estimate of the applicant, when such element was built, the condition of each element, when any element was replaced, the approximate date any element will require replacement, the cost of replacing any element, and any variation of the physical condition of any element from the current town ordinances or codes. The report shall identify any defective or unsafe elements and set forth the proposed corrective measures to be employed;

2.

A report from a licensed structural pest control operator, approved by the town, on each structure and each unit within the structure;

3.

A statement of repairs and improvements to be made by the subdivider on the structure;

4.

A declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions which would be applied on behalf of any and all owners of condominium units within the project;

5.

Specific data regarding the project, including, but not limited to, square footage and number of rooms in each unit, proposed sale price of units, and names and addresses of all tenants;

6.

Signed copies from each tenant of NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONVERT, as specified in Section 66427.1 of the Government Code. The subdivider shall submit evidence that a letter of notification was sent to each tenant for whom a signed copy of the notice is not submitted;

7.

Any other information requested by the planning director which will assist in determining whether the proposed project will be consistent with the purposes of this title.

B.

Acceptance of Reports. The final form of the physical elements report and other documents shall be as approved by the town. The reports in their acceptable form shall remain on file with the community development department for review by any interested persons. The report shall be referenced in the subdivision report to the planning commission.

C.

Public Hearing. Prior to tentative map approval, for a condominium conversion, the planning commission shall hold a public hearing. In the event of a proposed conversion of residential real property to a condominium, community apartment, or stock cooperative project, notice shall be sent by first class mail to each tenant of the subject property, and shall also include notification of the tenant's right to appeal and be heard, and any person who has requested notification of any hearing regarding the project. The request shall be honored for one year from the date of the request. The town may require a reasonable fee for such notification to recover the cost of mailing.

(Ord. 203 §2(part), 1990; Ord. No. 430, § 10, 12-14-2004)