This section applies to conversions of mobile home parks to another use. In addition to any other necessary permit applications, the conversion of any existing mobile home park to any other use shall require a major development plan review permit. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))

44-4.60.010 Application.

At a minimum, each application to convert a mobile home park to any other use shall include the following and any additional information as may be required by this zoning code and the Director:

A. A detailed narrative description of the proposed use to which the mobile home park is to be converted.

B. The proposed timetable for implementation of the conversion and development of the site.

C. Evidence that any tenant’s rent had not been increased within the four months prior to the filing of an application for conversion of a mobile home park, and a statement from the applicant that the rent at the mobile home park shall not be increased for two years from the date of filing of the conversion application or until the date of the commencement of relocation activities.

D. A report on the impact of the conversion of the mobile home park on its residents and a disposition/ relocation plan addressing the availability of replacement housing for existing tenants of the mobile home park consistent with Section 65863.7 of the California Government Code.

E. Upon filing an application for a use permit for conversion, the Director shall inform the applicant of the requirements of Civil Code Section 798.56 and Government Code Section 65863.8 regarding notification of the mobile home park residents concerning the proposed conversion. The Director shall specify in writing to the applicant the information that must be submitted in order to adequately notify all existing tenants as required by the California Government Code, the California Civil Code, and this section. The applicant shall submit an affidavit that notices and information required by State law, including Civil Code Section 798.56 and Government Code Section 65863.8 shall be given and shall meet the legal requirements for service by mail.

F. No use permit application for the conversion of a mobile home park to another use shall be deemed complete and processing for consideration will not commence until the conversion impact report and relocation plan as required by this section have been reviewed by the Director for substantial conformance with the requirements of this section. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))

44-4.60.020 Findings required for approval.

Conversion of a mobile home park to another use shall only be approved if the approval authority finds all of the following:

A. 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.

B. 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 housing for special needs groups, and housing affordable to low and very low income households.

C. All applicable requirements of Government Code Sections 65863.7 and 65863.8 have been met and the applicant has satisfactorily demonstrated compliance with Government Code Sections 65863.7 and 65863.8, including provisions for tenant notifications. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))