Lake County Zoning Code § 44.5 Application requirements

• (a) The applicant for a condominium conversion shall provide the County with a use permit application which shows in detail: (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988)

  1. Copy of tentative subdivision map;

  2. Dimensions and locations of each building and dwelling unit;

  3. Location of each common area;

  4. Location and dimensions of each parking garage, carport, parking area, accessway or other on-site area reserved for vehicular use; (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988)

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5. Areas for exterior storage space for individual occupants;

6. Location of all amenities to be provided within common areas for the enjoyment and use of individual unit owners;

7. Landscape plan which specifies plant location, species, quantity and size.

• (b) Economic and demographic information: The applicant requesting approval of a condominium conversion shall also provide the County with specific information concerning the economic and demographic characteristics of the project, including, but not limited to, the following:

  1. Tenant profile information, including percentage of senior citizens and families with young children, and length of occupancy for each occupant of the project and an indication of the number of tenants desiring to purchase converted units within the project;

  2. Square footage and number of rooms in each unit;

  3. Current rent for each unit, including the date and amount of the last two (2) rent increases;

  4. Estimated market value or sales price of each unit;

  5. Terms of proposed assistance, discount or other financing program to be offered to present tenants for the purchase of converted units;

  6. Availability of comparable rental units of a similar rental range within the community;

  7. Any relocation assistance to be offered by the applicant, including the payment of moving expenses incurred by the present tenants.

• (c) Tenant’s notice and option: The applicant shall provide proof that each tenant:

  1. Has notice per the requirements of Section 66427.1(a) of the State of California Subdivision Map Act; and (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988)

  2. Will be given notice per the requirements of Sections 66427.1(b), (c) and (d) of the State of California Subdivision Map Act; and (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988)

  3. A notice of intent to convert units to condominiums was posted on the premises; and

  4. A notice of public hearing on the application was mailed to each tenant postage prepaid at least 10 days before the date set for the hearing.

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• (d) Structural reports: The applicant shall submit to the County Planning Department:

  1. A report prepared by a California licensed architect, or civil or structural engineer detailing the structural condition of each building and structure on the property, with specific reference to the extent that any condition existing on the property is unsafe or dangerous; (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988)

2. A structural pest report, prepared by a California licensed structural pest control operator, relating to the presence or absence of wood-destroying pests and organisms, or dry rot; (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988)

   3. A report prepared by a California licensed architect, or civil or structural engineer showing that the wall separation and the floor and ceiling separation between units meet the soundproof standards of the current Uniform Building Code requirements adopted by the County. (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988)

      • i. If the report shows that these standards are not met, the applicant shall, as a condition of approval, enter into an agreement with the County, secured in the manner provided in Government Code Sections 66499-66499.10, to correct the condition within a stated period of time.

• (e) Homeowners association declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions: At the time of filing, the applicant must provide a declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions for the condominium project which shall provide for:

  1. The homeowner’s association shall be established before homes are sold;

  2. Membership shall be mandatory for each home buyer and any successive buyer;

  3. The homeowners’ association shall be responsible for property taxes, and maintenance of common open space and recreational and other common facilities unless the Planning Commission approves another entity other than a homeowners’ association, including provisions for:

     • i. An agreement for common area maintenance, including facilities and landscaping, together with an estimate of the initial assessment fees anticipated for the maintenance;

     • ii. Provision for maintenance of vehicular access areas within the project; and

     • iii. Provisions for maintenance of all utility lines and services for each unit.

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4. Homeowners shall pay their pro-rata share of all costs of the association. The assessment levied by the association can become a lien on the delinquent homeowners’ property;

5. The association shall be able to adjust the assessment to meet changed needs.

• (f) Other information required: In addition to the information required in the above Sections, the applicant may be required to submit other pertinent information which, in the opinion of the Planning Director, will assist in determining whether the proposed conversion is consistent with the purposes of this Article.