Sec. 26-300. - Information package for prospective

In addition to the subdivision report prepared by the state real estate commissioner, the owner, their agent or the subdivider of a residential subdivision containing five (5) or more single-family residences or condominium units shall prepare or cause to be prepared a package of information for distribution to prospective purchasers of homes or units in the subdivision containing the following information:

(a)

The zoning applicable to the property being subdivided and to contiguous property.

(b)

The text of the land use element of the City's General Plan which is applicable to the subdivision and to contiguous property.

(c)

The location of existing and proposed schools which the children of purchasers of property within the subdivision may be expected to attend.

(d)

A copy of any conditions, covenants and restrictions which are applicable to property within the subdivision.

(e)

Any additional information deemed necessary or appropriate to fully inform prospective purchasers of property within the tract of the conditions which exist within the tract and within contiguous areas.

(f)

The owner, his agent or the subdivider shall submit the proposed package of information to the director of planning of the City of West Covina for approval as to form and content. The Community Development Director or their designee may require amendments or the addition of information to the package. A copy of the package as finally approved shall be filed with the director of planning prior to its distribution.

(g)

Sales agents of the owner or the subdivider shall deliver a copy of the package of information to each prospective buyer of property within the subdivision, and prior to accepting a deposit on any such property the sales agent shall require the prospective buyer to sign a receipt acknowledging that a copy of the package of information has been delivered to him. The recipient shall contain the sales agent's name, the owner or developer's name, the lot and tract number, the date of the delivery of the information package, and the purchaser's printed name and signature.

(h)

Within ten (10) days after the close of escrow on the initial sale of any residence or condominium in the tract, the owner, the developer, or his agent shall file a copy of the receipt for the package of information with the Community Development Director or their designee of the City of West Covina.

(i)

The provisions of this section shall be applicable to the initial sale of residences or condominium units in existing tracts or developments, as well as to all tracts or developments hereafter approved within the City of West Covina.

(j)

The provisions of this section shall not require the furnishing of any information to a prospective purchaser of property which is contained in the subdivision report prepared by the state real estate commissioner.

(k)

The failure of any owner, subdivider or sales agent to obtain the approval of the Community Development Director or their designee of the information package before selling property within the tract or the failure to deliver the package of information and to obtain a receipt therefor from prospective buyers of property shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable in the manner and to the extent provided by law.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)