Residential condominium projects differ from other residential subdivisions in numerous respects, particularly as to development standards and ownership of individual units and jointly held common areas. The purpose of this chapter is to address the special attributes of condominium subdivisions and to adopt development standards which will protect both the community and the purchasers of residential condominium units. The conversion of existing apartments to condominiums is governed by Chapter 16.40, Residential Condominium Conversions.
(Ord. 539 § 1, 2011)
In addition to the information needed for tentative maps (Chapter 16.12), the following shall also be submitted as part of a residential condominium tentative map:
A. 
Site Plan. A site plan of the project including location and size of structures, parking layout, access areas and open space;
B. 
Elevations. Exterior building elevations;
C. 
Landscaping. A preliminary landscaping plan indicating types and sizes of landscaping materials and permanent irrigation facilities;
D. 
Lighting. A preliminary lighting plan of the project indicating location and nature of lighting and lighting fixtures in common areas;
E. 
CC&Rs. The proposed condominium documents, including portions of the covenants, conditions and restrictions that apply to the conveyance of units, the assignment of parking and the management and maintenance of common areas and improvements; and
F. 
Other Information. Such other information which the City determines is necessary to evaluate the proposed project.
(Ord. 539 § 1, 2011)
Under Subdivision Map Act Section 66426 a residential condominium is treated as a subdivision. As such, residential condominium projects shall be processed as provided in Chapter 16.14.
(Ord. 539 § 1, 2011)
A residential condominium project may be approved, conditionally approved or denied, based upon evaluation of the proposed condominium plan in relation to the following criteria:
A. 
Architectural and Site Design. The architectural and site design meets the City adopted design and development standards for multiple-family residences.
B. 
Parking. Parking facilities shall have the required number of parking spaces and shall meet all parking lot design standards, as determined by the zone district in which the condominium is located. All parking shall be held in common.
C. 
Landscaping. Landscaping shall conform to the standards of the zone district in which the project is located.
D. 
Lighting. Lighting standards that conform to the standards of the zone district in which the condominium project is located.
E. 
Lot Coverage. Lot coverage shall conform to the standards of the zone district in which the condominium project is located.
F. 
Open Space. Total usable open space on a site having three or more dwelling units shall be at least 200 square feet per residence. This requirement shall be met by providing private open space, common open space or a combination of the two.
1. 
Private Open Space. This shall consist of a patio or balcony, within which a horizontal rectangle inscribed within it, has no dimension less than six feet.
2. 
Common Open Space. This open space shall be designed to be used by all residents of the project. It shall be designed such that a horizontal rectangle inscribed within it has no dimension less than 10 feet. Common open space may include, but is not limited to, a club house, courts, game rooms, swimming pools and patios, lawn area, garden roofs, saunas and play lots. It does not include parking areas and driveways, or required front or street-side yards.
G. 
Trash Enclosures. Trash enclosures shall conform to the standards of the zone district in which the condominium project is located.
H. 
Utilities.
1. 
Utility Meters. Each residence shall be separately metered for gas and electricity.
2. 
Water Meters. Each residence shall have its own water meter or submeter billed through the homeowners association.
3. 
Screening. All roof mounted utilities and mechanical units shall be screened from public view.
4. 
Undergrounding. The developer shall underground all overhead utilities in conformance with the standards of this title.
I. 
Laundry Facilities. A laundry area shall be provided for each residence unless a common laundry area is approved. If a common laundry area is approved, it shall consist of not less than one automatic washer and dryer for each eight residences or fraction thereof.
J. 
Walkways. Walkways that conform to the regulations for the zone district in which the condominium project is located.
K. 
Storage Space. If residences are proposed that do not have an enclosed garage, a minimum 200 cubic foot enclosed storage space shall be provided to each residence. Such space shall have a minimum 25 square foot horizontal surface area.
(Ord. 539 § 1, 2011)
In addition to the final map requirements provided in Chapter 16.18, before submitting the final map, the subdivider shall request an inspection of the premises by the City for conformance with Section 16.38.040 and other conditions of approval of the tentative map. Upon completion of the inspection, a deficiency list shall be provided to the subdivider. All deficiencies must be corrected (or security posted to the satisfaction of the City, if appropriate) prior to filing of the final map.
(Ord. 539 § 1, 2011)