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Title 17

Chapter 17.100 — RENTAL HOUSING CONVERSION

Claremont Planning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Claremont

§ 17.100.000. APPLICABILITY.

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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§ 17.100.010. REQUIREMENTS FOR RENTAL HOUSING CONVERSION APPROVAL (66427.1).

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

  • B. In the case of residential developments, all of the requirements of Chapter 16.030 of Title 16 are met.

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§ 17.100.020. NOTICE OF CONVERSION TO PROSPECTIVE TENANTS (66452.8).

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. (08-05)

§ 17.100.030. NOTICE OF CONVERSION TO EXISTING TENANTS (66452.9).

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. (08-05)

§ 17.100.040. AGREEMENT TO RETAIN NEW RENTAL HOUSING (66452.50).

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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City of Claremont, CA § 17.100.050

CLAREMONT CODE

§ 17.100.060

§ 17.100.050. CONVERSION OF AIRSPACE IN EXISTING BUILDINGS (66427.2).

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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§ 17.100.060. CONVERSION OF COMMUNITY HOUSING PROJECTS.

Applications to convert community housing projects shall be reviewed in accordance with Chapter 16.030 of Title 16.

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City of Claremont, CA § 17.150.000

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