Chapter 16.03
SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS, COMMUNITY APARTMENT PROJECTS AND COMMON GREEN SUBDIVISIONS

Sections:

16.03.010    Purpose.

16.03.020    Tentative map filing and form.

16.03.030    Design standards.

16.03.010 Purpose.

In addition to all other requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to condominiums, community apartment projects and common green subdivisions in the city. The provisions of this chapter are enacted pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California and other applicable provisions of law. (Ord. 346, 1975).

16.03.020 Tentative map filing and form.

The provisions of this title shall apply to all tentative maps submitted in connection with any condominium, community apartment project or common green subdivision, which provisions shall also apply regardless of the number of units of land or air space proposed to be created. Additionally, the following information shall be submitted with a tentative map of any condominium: A condominium plan containing a graphic or written description of the number of units into which the air space is to be divided including its dimensions and elevations. (Ord. 346, 1975).

16.03.030 Design standards.

The provisions of this title shall apply to all maps submitted in connection with any condominium, community apartment project or common green development, which provisions shall also apply regardless of the number of units of land or air space proposed to be created. Additionally, the following design standards shall likewise apply to:

A. Condominiums and Community Apartment Projects.

1. The design, improvement and construction of a condominium or community apartment project shall conform to and be in full accordance with all requirements of all building, fire and housing codes, zoning provisions and all other applicable local ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of filing of the tentative map.

2. All private streets, driveways and parking areas for said condominiums and community apartment projects shall be improved and constructed with a structural section in accordance with the standards of the city and shall be designed to insure that access for municipal services will not be denied any dwelling unit therein by reason of deteriorated or impassable private streets, driveways and parking areas.

B. Common Green Subdivisions.

1. The design, improvements and construction of a common green subdivision shall conform to and be in full accordance with all requirements of all building, fire and housing codes, zoning provisions and all other applicable local ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of filing of the tentative map.

2. All private streets, driveways and parking areas for said common green subdivision shall be improved and constructed with a structural section in accordance with the standards of the city and shall be designed to insure that access for municipal services will not be denied any dwelling unit therein by reason of deteriorated or impassable private streets, driveways and parking areas.

3. Sewage collection and water distribution lines on private property in common ownership shall be covered by one of the following requirements:

a. All lines to be owned and maintained by the corporation shall be constructed to the city standard specifications for public works. Water metering and billing shall be provided at each individual townhouse lot as well as for the entire development, using a master meter. The difference between the sum of individual meters and the reading of the master meter will be billed to the corporate structure. A sewer lateral shall be provided to each individual townhouse.

b. All lines to be owned and maintained by the city shall be placed in asphalt concrete or Portland concrete driveways acceptable to the director of public works (with the necessary public utility easements) or shall be placed in a covered concrete lines trench acceptable to the director of public works (with the necessary public utility easements) running through the project so as to constitute an accessible pipe case for maintenance of the lines. A water meter and sewer lateral shall be provided for each individual townhouse. (Ord. 346, 1975).