The subdivision regulations of this title and the specific requirements
of this chapter shall apply to all subdivisions proposed to convert
rental housing into a condominium, community apartment, or stock cooperative
project, and the conversion of commercial lease spaces to ownership.
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A final map for a subdivision to be created from the conversion
of rental or lease property shall only be approved if:
A.
The
City Council makes all of the findings set forth in the Subdivision
Map Act regarding notification of tenants and other matters; and
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Commencing on a date not less than 60 days prior to the filing
of a tentative map for conversion of rental or lease property, the
subdivider or the subdivider's agent shall give notice of such tentative
map filing in the form set forth in the Subdivision Map Act (SMA)
to each person applying after such date for rental or lease of a unit
of the subject property immediately prior to the acceptance of any
rent or deposit from the prospective tenant by the subdivider. Failure
of a subdivider to provide such notice shall not be grounds to deny
the conversion, but shall make the subdivider subject to the penalties
specified in the SMA.
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At least 60 days prior to the filing of a tentative map for
conversion of rental or lease property, the subdivider or the subdivider's
agent shall give notice of such tentative map filing in the form set
forth in the Subdivision Map Act to each tenant of the subject property.
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The City may, in connection with the approval of a tentative
or final map for a residential condominium project requiring approval
of a tentative or final map pursuant to this title, enter into a binding
agreement with the subdivider mandating that the units be first made
available for rental housing for a period of not less than 10 years
from the date a certificate of occupancy has been issued for the units
within the development subject to the provisions of the Subdivision
Map Act.
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Applications to convert airspace in existing buildings where no new units are to be constructed or added shall be approved or denied in accordance with the criteria set forth for review of proposed conversions of community housing projects set forth in Chapter 16.030 of Title 16. The City shall take action on such airspace conversions in accordance with the time frames specified in the Subdivision Map Act.
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Applications to convert community housing projects shall be reviewed in accordance with Chapter 16.030 of Title 16.
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