Rental registration and inspections in Colton

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Exemptions	Dwelling units occupied by the record owner are exempt from rental registration and inspection. § 15.49.030 · code text Dwelling Units occupied by the record Owner of such Dwelling Unit. Mobilehomes within mobilehome parks are exempt from rental registration and inspection. § 15.49.030 · code text Mobilehomes within mobilehome parks. Second units or granny units occupied by a family member of the primary unit's owner are exempt. Applies: Applies to units legally built on the same lot that conform to state second-unit law. § 15.49.030 · code text Second units or "granny units," occupied by a family member of the Owner of the primary Dwelling Unit, that are legally constructed on the same lot as the primary unit and conform with the provisions, standards and criteria of Government Code Section 65852.2 and 65852.1, respectively. Condominiums, townhouses or single-family homes covered by a homeowners association that actively and effectively enforces its CC&Rs are exempt. § 15.49.030 · code text Condominiums, townhouses or single-family homes that are covered by a homeowners association ("HOA") which actively and effectively enforces covenants, codes and restrictions ("CC&Rs").
Fee	An annual registration fee and an inspection fee apply. The City Council sets them by resolution. § 15.49.060 · code text The Owner or designated local property manager of every Dwelling Unit subject to the requirements of this chapter shall obtain an annual registration certificate from the Code Enforcement Division and shall pay an annual registration fee and inspection fee, which shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
Inspections	Inspections happen at least once annually. § 15.49.070 · code text The Division shall cause each registered Dwelling Unit to be inspected at least once annually for compliance with applicable state and City laws relating to zoning, building, health, safety and property maintenance. Inspections may happen more often than once a year or when a complaint is received. Applies: Applies when the City decides more inspection is appropriate or receives a complaint. § 15.49.070 · code text Nothing in this section shall preclude the inspection of a Dwelling Unit more frequently than once a year or upon receipt of a complaint regarding that Dwelling Unit.
Registration	An annual registration certificate is required. Applies: Applies to every dwelling unit rented to someone other than the owner; the owner or local property manager gets it from Code Enforcement. § 15.49.060 · code text The Owner or designated local property manager of every Dwelling Unit subject to the requirements of this chapter shall obtain an annual registration certificate from the Code Enforcement Division Registration is required before City utilities are connected. Applies: Applies to a dwelling unit proposed to be rented, leased or otherwise occupied by someone other than the owner. § 15.49.050 · code text No connection of City utilities, including water and electricity, shall be made for any Dwelling Unit which is proposed to be rented, leased or otherwise occupied by a Person other than the Owner of the Dwelling Unit until such Dwelling Unit is registered as required in this chapter The registration certificate expires when ownership of the dwelling unit changes. Applies: Applies on a change of ownership of the dwelling unit. § 15.49.060 · code text The registration certificate shall expire one year from issuance or upon a change of ownership of the Dwelling Unit.

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Colton's code: Dwelling units occupied by the record owner are exempt from rental registration and inspection. (§ 15.49.030); Mobilehomes within mobilehome parks are exempt from rental registration and inspection. (§ 15.49.030).

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