Part 6 — Condominium Conversions

The following regulations shall apply to condominium conversions where they are permitted by a conditional use permit:

A. Conversion Standards. The provisions of this section shall be applicable only where existing residential structures are converted to condominium ownership, as said term is defined by applicable state law.

The Cudahy Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 764, passed November 4, 2025.

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1. Whether or not a proposed project includes the enlargement of existing dwelling units or structures and/ or the construction of additional dwelling units or structures, the entire project will be deemed a new development subject to the development standards set forth in Chapter 20.16 CMC (High Density Residential) and Chapter 20.28 CMC (Mixed-Use Zones), to include open space, setbacks, parking, height, density, and lot coverage requirements.

2. Notwithstanding subsection (A)(1) of this section, if a proposed project would retain the existing dwelling units without significant modification, except for those required to meet applicable health and safety standards, and the existing residents of two-thirds of the dwelling units in the project would become individual owners of those dwelling units upon conversion, then the project shall not be deemed a new development and shall be exempted from compliance with the development standards set forth in Chapter 20.16 CMC (High Density Residential) and Chapter 20.28 CMC (Mixed-Use Zones). However, dwellings subject to this section shall be retrofitted with automatic fire sprinklers, subject to approval by the Fire Marshal.

B. CC&Rs. Every condominium project shall provide conditions, covenants, and restrictions (CC&Rs) to assure the proper appearance and maintenance of the condominium. Such CC&Rs shall be submitted for review and approval by the city attorney. A fee must be paid for city attorney review as established by the city council.

C. Public Report. A copy of the State Real Estate Commissioner’s public report shall be furnished to all potential purchasers of condominium dwelling units. A copy of the receipt for such report, signed by the purchaser, shall be submitted, along with a copy of the public report, to the director of community development.

D. Homeowners’ Association. The project applicant must be responsible for establishing a homeowners’ association committee and must hire a condominium property management consultant to meet with the committee a minimum of one meeting every three months within a year to explain the purpose and responsibility of the homeowners’ association. A representative of the city must be present during the first three meetings.

E. Startup Fund. The applicant must establish a startup fund for the association, which shall be $200.00 per condominium unit or not less than $2,000, whichever is greater. The startup fund cannot be used for complying with subsection (D) of this section.

F. Utilities. Utility equipment to include and not be limited to electricity, cable, and telephone equipment must be placed underground.

• G. Sewer and Water. Each condominium dwelling unit shall have its separate sewer and water lines.

H. Building Code and Fire Code Compliance. Each condominium dwelling unit shall be upgraded to resolve any building code and fire code deficiencies as determined by the building official and/or fire department. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

The Cudahy Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 764, passed November 4, 2025.

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A. At least 60 days before submittal of the tentative map application to the city for processing, the owner or subdivider shall send a notice to each and every tenant in the structure(s) to be converted. The notice shall comply with Government Code Section 66452.18 and contain the following information:

1. All of the information regarding city requirements for condominium conversions, and which shall be delivered in a manner that provides for proof of delivery; and

2. The address and telephone number of the city’s department of community development for use in seeking additional information about the proposed conversion.

B. A least 60 days before submittal of the tentative map application, the owner or subdivider shall give written notice, in compliance with Government Code Section 66452.17, of the intent to convert to each person applying for rental of a unit in the subject property immediately before acceptance of any rent or deposit from the prospective tenant.

C. The city shall provide each tenant with written notification of planned public hearings for the application for conversion pursuant to Chapter 20.84 CMC.

D. Within 10 days of submittal of an application for a subdivision public report to the State Department of Real Estate, the owner or subdivider shall give written notice of application for the public report to each tenant, and each tenant shall be advised that upon issuance of the public report, it will be made available to any tenant upon request, free of charge.

E. At least 180 days before termination of tenancy due to the conversion or proposed conversion, the owner or subdivider shall provide each tenant with 180 days’ written notice of the intention to convert, in compliance with Government Code Section 66452.19.

F. Each tenant shall be given an exclusive right to contract for the purchase of their respective unit upon the same terms and conditions that the unit will be initially offered to the general public or on terms more favorable to the tenant, and the exclusive right shall run for a period of not less than 90 days from the date of issuance of the subdivision public report by the State Department of Real Estate. The owner or subdivider shall provide written notice of the exclusive right to contract within five days after receipt of the subdivision public report in compliance with Government Code Section 66452.20.

G. No units may be sold in the structure proposed for conversion unless the conversion is approved by the city and until after the final map is recorded and a subdivision public report has been issued by the State Department of Real Estate.

H. Unless tenants of the structure proposed to be converted were given written notice of the intention to convert by the owner or subdivider, or by their respective agent(s), at the time the tenants signed rental or lease agreements, the owner or subdivider shall compensate the tenants for their reasonable relocation expenses.

The Cudahy Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 764, passed November 4, 2025.

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I. The owner or subdivider shall provide the department of community development with sufficient evidence, satisfactory to the director, that all tenant noticing requirements specified in this section have been properly accomplished. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

The review authority may approve or conditionally approve a residential condominium conversion application only after first making all of the following findings:

A. All provisions of this part and all applicable provisions of this zoning code are met and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

• B. The proposed conversion is consistent with the general plan.

C. The proposed conversion will conform to all municipal code provisions in effect at the time of tentative map approval, except as otherwise provided in this part.

D. The overall design and physical condition of the condominium conversion will achieve a high degree of appearance, quality, and safety and is appropriately conditioned to ensure this achievement.

E. The amount and impact of displacement of tenants is not detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).