This section applies to subdivisions of multifamily rental housing that include a condominium project, as defined in Civil Code Sections 783 and 1351(f), a community apartment project, defined in Civil Code Section 1351(d), or a stock cooperative project as defined in Civil Code Section 1351(m). (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))

44-4.50.010 Application.

An application for a condominium, community apartment, or stock cooperative conversion shall be filed as part of a major development plan review application. Every application for a condominium conversion shall include the following information, in addition to the application materials required for a major development plan:

(a) A copy of the application for a tentative subdivision map; and

(b) The organization documents, including such covenants, conditions and restrictions, are or may be required by the Department of Real Estate of the State of California pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Code or other state laws or policies, and a plan for conveying the units, managing parking and common space, the preliminary annual operating budget, and rules for determining annual assessments and special assessment. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))

44-4.50.020 Additional requirements for conversion.

In addition to all other provisions of this chapter, an applicant for a condominium permit for a proposed conversion shall include in the application the following:

A. Reports prepared by qualified professionals detailing the conditions of the structures, including windows, walls, ceilings, frames, roofing, pest, paint, and, mechanical equipment, recreation facilities, and parking facilities;

B. A list of the full names and addresses of each tenant occupying the building or buildings on the date of application;

C. An affidavit that each tenant of the building or buildings proposed for conversion has been or will be given the notices, meeting the legal requirements for service by mail, required by State law, including Government Code Sections 66427.1, 66452.14, 66452.18, 66452.19, and 66452.20; and

D. A copy of the notice of intention to sell or lease and a copy of the completed questionnaire, as filed with the California Department of Real Estate under the provisions of Business and Professions Code Section 11010 et seq.

E. A conversion analysis report that describes the impact of the conversion on the project’s residents and the local housing market. The conversion analysis shall include any information deemed necessary and appropriate by the Director.

F. A detailed plan that describes the relocation and moving assistance information to be given to each tenant, and the steps the applicant will take to ensure the successful relocation of each tenant. The plan shall include additional measures, including assistance in locating comparable housing, assistance in locating a moving company, and payment to cover estimated moving costs, shall be identified to assist special needs tenants, including senior citizens over the age of sixty-two, households with a handicapped person, and lower income, households living with one or more minor children. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))

44-4.50.030 Findings required for approval.

A. Conversion of residential real property into a condominium, community apartment, or stock cooperative project shall only be approved if the review authority finds all of the following:

1. That the proposed conversion is consistent with the General Plan, zoning code, and applicable community and specific plans in effect at the time of the use permit application, especially with the objectives, policies, and programs of the housing element of the General Plan designed to provide affordable housing to all economic segments of the population.

2. That the proposed conversion will not adversely affect housing stock in the County and will not have a negative effect on housing choice, particularly, the availability of multi-family rental units, housing for special needs groups, and housing affordable to low and very low income households.

3. That the applicant has demonstrated compliance with State laws regarding notifications to tenants of the units proposed for conversion. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))