Chapter 16.42 — COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUMS

This chapter addresses the special attributes of commercial condominium subdivisions, particularly to ownership of individual units and jointly held common areas. This chapter adopts commercial condominium development standards with the intent of protecting both the community and the purchasers of condominium units. This chapter applies to commercial, office and industrial condominiums. If a commercial condominium is proposed in combination with a residential condominium the requirements of this chapter and Chapter 16.38 shall be read together, with the relevant requirements applying to portions of the project. If a proposed project is for the conversion of an existing commercial, office or industrial building into condominiums, Chapter 16.44 of this title applies.

(Ord. 539 § 1, 2011)

In addition to the information needed for tentative maps (Chapter 16.12), the following shall also be submitted as part of a commercial condominium tentative map:

• A. Site Plan. A site plan of the project, including the location and sizes of the structures, parking layout and access areas, sewer, water and storm drains, landscaping and irrigation improvements, exterior lighting, on-site or fronting public right-of-way improvements and any other information required by the Community Development Director;

• B. Building Elevations. Building and structural elevations that meet City design standards for commercial or industrial buildings;

• C. Signage. Proposed allocation of signage;

• D. Declaration. The proposed declaration, including those portions that apply to the conveyance of units, the prohibition of the assignment of parking and a proposed mechanism for resolving parking issues and the management and maintenance of common areas and improvements; and

• E. Other Information. Such other information which the Community Development Director determines is necessary to evaluate the proposed project.

• (Ord. 539 § 1, 2011)

Under Subdivision Map Act Section 66426 a commercial condominium is treated as a subdivision. As such, commercial condominiums shall be processed as provided in Chapter 16.14.

(Ord. 539 § 1, 2011)

A commercial condominium project may be approved, conditionally approved or denied, based upon evaluation of the proposed condominium plan in relation to the following criteria:

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City of Live Oak, CA

LIVE OAK CODE

§ 16.42.040

§ 16.42.050

• A. Architectural and Site Design. Architectural and site design shall meet the adopted development and design standards for commercial, office or industrial buildings.

• B. Parking. Parking facilities shall have the required number of parking spaces and shall meet all parking lot design standards, as determined by the zone district in which the condominium is located. All required parking shall be held in common.

• C. Landscaping. Landscaping shall conform to the standards of the zone district in which the condominium project is located.

• D. Lighting. Lighting shall conform to the standards of zone district in which the condominium project is located.

• E. Trash Enclosures. Trash enclosures shall conform to the standards of the zone district in which the condominium project is located.

• F. Signage. All signs shall conform to the sign standards of the zone district in which the condominium project is located.

• G. Utilities.

  1. Utility Meters. Each unit shall be separately metered for gas and electricity.

  2. Water Meters. Each unit shall have its own water meter or submeter billed through the property owners association.

  3. Screening. All roof mounted utilities and mechanical units shall be screened from public view.

  4. Undergrounding. The developer shall underground all overhead utilities in conformance with the standards contained in this title.

• (Ord. 539 § 1, 2011)

In addition to the final map requirements provided in Chapter 16.18, before submitting the final map, the subdivider shall request an inspection of the premises by the City for conformance with Section 16.42.040 and other conditions of approval of the tentative map. Upon completion of the inspection, a deficiency list shall be provided to the subdivider. All deficiencies must be corrected (or security posted to the satisfaction of the City, if appropriate) prior to filing of the final map.

(Ord. 539 § 1, 2011)

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City of Live Oak, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.44.010

§ 16.44.040