The residential condominium and residential condominium conversion chapter is to establish criteria for the conversion of existing multiple family rental housing to condominiums.
(Ord. 664, 11-8-1978)
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Residential condominiums and residential condominium conversions shall be permitted in appropriately zoned districts within the city subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit pursuant to the subdivision.
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In addition to those notified of a public hearing in accordance with § 20.408.030 of this title, all tenants, if any, then occupying the proposed conversion site shall be notified in writing of the public hearing. A complete list of tenants shall be supplied by the applicant.
(Ord. 664, 11-8-1978)
All units constructed prior to the adoption of this chapter shall be in substantial accordance with development standards as set forth herein and all units constructed subsequent to the adoption of this chapter shall be in full compliance with said development standards.
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Off-street parking requirements shall be as specified in the applicable zoning district and § 20.08.040 of this title.
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A single area having a minimum of two hundred (200) cubic feet of private and secure dead storage space shall be provided for each unit. Said storage area may be located within the garage, provided it does not interfere with garage use for automobile parking. Customary closets and cupboards within the dwelling unit shall not count toward meeting this requirement.
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No living units shall be permitted over garages unless one of the following conditions exist: the garage serves the unit above; or the garage is an underground type parking garage.
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An adjoining private patio or deck shall be provided for each unit. No dimension shall be less than eight (8) feet, nor have a minimum area of less than one hundred (100) square feet.
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One hundred (100) square feet of developed common recreation space shall be provided per unit, but in no event less than one thousand (1,000) square feet for the condominium project.
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Separate laundry facilities of sufficient size to allow for the installation of a clothes washer and dryer shall be provided for each condominium unit. If provided for in the garage, said facility shall not encroach into the required parking space.
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The consumption of gas, water and electricity within each dwelling unit shall have a separate shutoff device to disconnect each unit's utilities, unless utilities are provided by the homeowners association.
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All permanent mechanical equipment, including domestic appliances, which is determined by the Building Official to be a source or potential source of vibration or noise, shall be shock-mounted, isolated from the floor and ceiling, or otherwise installed in a manner approved by the Building Official to lessen the transmission vibration and noise.
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The city shall require the developer to upgrade the project's water delivery system to comply with the city's current fire flow requirements.
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All structures and buildings included as part of a condominium project shall conform to the building and zoning requirements applicable to the zone wherein the project is proposed to be located. Designation of individual condominium units shall not be deemed to reduce or eliminate any of the building and zoning requirements applicable to any such buildings or structures.
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Prior to issuance of a building permit for any stacked or attached residential unit, the applicant shall submit an acoustical analysis or equivalent acceptable to the City Planner demonstrating interior noise levels will conform to the standard of 45 dBA CNEL, or a level deemed equal or better by the Building Official. All required noise reduction measures shall be incorporated into building plans in a manner meeting the approval and satisfaction of the Building Official and the City Planner.
(Ord. 664, 11-8-1978; Ord. 669, 1-2-1979; Ord. 1184, 9-20-2016)
All physical changes, alterations, and or improvements to the project site that require issuance of a building permit shall be subject to the provisions of § 20.408.040 of this title.
(Ord. 664, 11-8-1978; Ord. 963, 1-17-1995)
A conditional use permit application signed by the property owner(s) or the authorized agent shall be submitted to the Development Services Department. Said application shall be accompanied by twenty (20) copies of a precise development plan showing the following details:
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The estimated square footage of each unit and number of rooms in each unit.
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The layout of all common areas.
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The layout and location of all storage space outside of each unit.
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The layout and location of all facilities and amenities provided within the common area for the enjoyment and use of the unit owners.
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The layout of all parking spaces to be used in conjunction with each condominium unit.
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Proposed landscaping and irrigation.
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Building elevations.
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Location, height and type of all walls and fences.
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Location and type of surfacing of all driveways, pedestrian walk-ways, vehicular parking areas and curb cuts.
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Trash enclosure details.
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Define maintenance responsibility of all buildings and common areas.
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Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC & R's).
(Ord. 664, 11-8-1978)
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Payment of all development fees currently assessed for new condominium projects shall be required for condominium conversions as well, except any such fees which were paid upon construction of the project. Required development fees shall include, where applicable, but not be limited to drainage assessment, parkway trees and park dedication in-lieu fees.
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A proposed condominium or condominium conversion project may be approved, disapproved or conditionally approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with criteria as set forth in § 20.408.030 of this title.
(Ord. 664, 11-8-1978)