Long Beach Municipal Code Art. 1 Conversion to Another Use

As used in this Chapter 20.34, change of use shall mean a change from use as a mobilehome park to any other residential or nonresidential use. Consistent with guidance from Government Code Section 65915(c) (3) (A), the new development shall replace existing on-site mobilehome units affordable to lower-income households with new housing options at a one-to-one ratio.

(ORD-23-0051 § 1(Exh. A), 2023)

At the time of filing a tentative tract or parcel map for a subdivision to be created from the conversion of a mobilehome park to another use, the subdivider shall also file a report on the impact of the conversion upon the displaced residents of the mobilehome park to be converted. In determining the impact of the conversion on displaced mobilehome park residents, the report shall address the availability of adequate replacement space in mobilehome parks. The following information shall be included in the required Conversion Impact Report:

A. Legal description of the property and description of the proposed use to replace the mobilehome park.

B. Schedule for the mobilehome park conversion.

C. Total number of spaces in the mobilehome park and current rental rate for each space, and if the park owns the mobilehome unit on the site, the combined rental rate for the units and the space.

D. Names and addresses of all residents and whether or not the mobilehome park is their primary place of residence.

E. Manufacturer date, size, length of occupancy, and the appraised fair market value of each mobilehome located in the park not owned by the mobilehome park. The appraisal shall be performed by a professional appraiser.

F. Estimates from a moving company for tear down and set up costs for displaced tenants to move their mobilehome to a new park.

G. Itemized list of available mobilehome spaces within a 20-mile radius for displaced residents to relocate to.

H. Completed pre-conversion questionnaire.

(ORD-23-0051 § 1(Exh. A), 2023)

The subdivider shall be responsible for delivering a copy of the impact report to each resident of a mobilehome within the project at least thirty (30) days prior scheduling the tentative map before the Planning Commission for a public hearing date. The subdivider shall provide evidence to the City that impact reports were delivered and received by each residents for the public record.

(ORD-23-0051 § 1(Exh. A), 2023)

A. In reviewing the proposed subdivision, the Planning Commission shall be required to:

1. Take steps to mitigate any significant impact by rezoning another site or sites for additional replacement of mobilehome park housing;

2. Find that there already exists land zoned for replacement housing or adequate space in other mobilehome parks for those residents who will be placed; or

3. Require the subdivider to take steps to mitigate any significant adverse impact of the conversion on the ability of displaced mobilehome park residents to find adequate space in a mobilehome park; and

4. Require the subdivider to provide for the full cost of moving the mobilehome to a new location of the mobilehome owner's choice or purchase the mobilehome from the mobilehome owner at fair market value. Fair market value shall be determined by an appraisal by a licensed appraiser or realtor acceptable to both the subdivider and mobilehome owner. The provision of moving expenses or purchase shall be the choice of the mobilehome owner, provided that relocation expenses shall not exceed the fair market value of the mobilehome. The provisions contained in this subsection shall not apply to a mobilehome owned by the landowner.

(ORD-23-0051 § 1(Exh. A), 2023)

A. After approval of a tentative map, the mobilehome park owner shall give each resident a minimum of twelve (12) months' notice of the termination of tenancy.

B. Such notice shall disclose and describe in detail the nature of the change of use and relocation assistance and benefits that will be available to that tenant.

C. Such notice shall be delivered by a certified mail and receipts of this notification by each resident shall be furnished to the Community Development Department.

(ORD-23-0051 § 1(Exh. A), 2023)

Any person who locates a mobilehome or rents/leases a mobilehome in a mobilehome park for which a request for a change of use has been filed, shall receive written notice of the proposed change of use before any contract or lease agreement is executed.

(ORD-23-0051 § 1(Exh. A), 2023)