15.56.020 Condominium projects, condominium conversions and occupancy thereof.
No condominium unit, whether a component of a condominium project which was originally planned for condominium ownership, or created by the conversion of a multiple-family dwelling or dwelling group into a condominium project, shall be occupied prior to the property owner’s compliance with the following requirements:
A. Condominium developments shall meet the fire protection standards which govern multifamily residences, dwelling groups, and other types of rental projects. All existing fire protection facilities shall be maintained.
B. Walls which meet the standards of the Uniform Building Code shall be installed between the airspaces of condominium units.
C. Unless otherwise authorized by the Planning Commission and City Council pursuant to CVMC 15.56.070, each condominium unit shall be provided with enclosed storage space in accordance with the following standards:
1. Each condominium unit shall be provided with an enclosed storage space for the personal and private use of each owner in accordance with the following table:
|
Number of bedrooms in condominium unit |
Cu. ft. of enclosed storage space |
|---|---|
|
Studio and one |
150 |
|
Two |
200 |
|
Three |
250 |
|
Four or more |
300 |
2. Enclosed storage spaces may contain no dimension smaller than two feet and may not be divided into more than two locations.
3. At least 70 percent of the required space must be contiguous with the unit it serves.
4. Storage spaces shall be as secure as possible. All storage spaces which are accessible from outside the living area must utilize one-inch deadbolt single cylinder locks, security-type hinges with nonremovable pins, and solid core doors. Such spaces must be constructed in a secure workmanlike manner and of materials so as to resist forced entries.
5. The configuration of the storage space shall allow for all portions of it to be easily reached.
6. One-half of the required space may be provided within the attic if it is accessible by a pull-down or stationary stairway.
7. Storage located within the carport area shall not constitute more than 30 percent of the required space, if not adjacent to the unit.
8. Storage space must be designed so as to be architecturally compatible with the character of the condominium development.
9. Storage spaces shall not be located where they would increase the danger of fire or block important access routes to fire or police personnel. Where attic storage is provided, it shall be enclosed with one-hour fire-resistive construction.
D. Condominium projects shall conform to the Uniform Housing Code which exists at the time of their establishment by subdivision map. The housing code requirements are those which govern multiple-family dwellings and dwelling groups.
E. All condominium projects shall meet the protective-lighting standards of the Uniform Housing Code.
F. Condominium projects shall conform to the off-street parking requirements which exist at the time of their establishment by subdivision map or parcel map. The off-street parking requirements are those which govern multiple-family dwellings and dwelling groups.
G. Condominium projects shall comply with the guidelines of the design manual of the City, and shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission, except where condominium projects are located with the Chula Vista Town Centre No. I redevelopment project area, in which case the guidelines of the Town Centre design manual shall govern, and the reviewing body shall be the Planning Commission. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, the property owner shall not be required to make major structural or spatial changes to existing buildings.
H. Each condominium unit shall be served by a separate water heater, and by separate water, gas and electric meters, unless the homeowners’ association, required to be established pursuant to the laws of the state, assumes the responsibility for centralized utility services, and the billing and payment of utility costs.
I. The owner of a residential condominium project shall, prior to project occupancy, apply to the Building and Housing Department for a compliance survey. Upon receipt of this application, the Director of Building and Housing shall cause the inspection of the involved premises for the purpose of determining the state of the condominium project’s compliance with the provisions of this section, and those of the Uniform Housing Code; and shall cause the subsequent preparation of a list of deficiencies, if such exist. These deficiencies must be corrected prior to the Department’s issuance of a certificate of occupancy, required under CVMC 15.56.010. If the owner does not concur with the list of deficiencies prepared under the supervision of the Director of Building and Housing, he may file an appeal therefrom to the Board of Appeals and Advisors, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12 of the Uniform Housing Code.
J. All condominium projects shall meet the requirements of Chapter 15.32 CVMC, which pertains to the undergrounding of utilities, and Chapter 18.44 CVMC, which pertains to the filing of declarations of covenants, conditions and restrictions in conjunction with the subdivision process. (Ord. 3268 § 3, 2013; Ord. 1937 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1873 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1841 § 1, 1978).