Colusa, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 22 § 22.3

Requirements for approval

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Colusa, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 22 § 22.3
(a) A use permit from the planning commission which may not be issued until the following conditions are met.
(1) That the proposed conversion is consistent with the General Plan and applicable community and specific plans in effect at the time of the use permit application, especially with the objectives, policies, and programs of the Housing Element of the General Plan designed to provide affordable housing to all economic segments of the population.
(2) Requirements of Subdivision Map Act (if applicable) (Government Code Section 66424, Civil Code Section 659).
(3) Approval of California State Department of Real Estate of application, for preliminary subdivision public report (if applicable).
(4) The proposed organizational documents, including the covenants, conditions and restrictions to be recorded pursuant to Section 1350 et seq. of the Civil Code. The organizational documents shall provide for the following:
a. Transfer of title to each unit;
b. Assignment of parking for each owner, and provisions for parking of recreational vehicles;
c. The management of common areas within the project, and the complex generally;
d. Anti-discrimination provisions;
e. Maintenance program and proposed budget which must be practical and provide reserves for roof replacement, elevator repairs, exterior painting and yard and parking maintenance.
(5) A property report. Each portion of which shall be prepared by an appropriately licensed engineer or contractor describing the condition and estimating the remaining useful life of each of the following elements of each structure situated within the project proposed for conversion: roofs, foundations, exterior paint, insulation, paved surfaces, mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, sewage systems, sprinkler systems for landscaping, utility delivery systems, central or community heating and air conditioning systems, fire protection systems including any automatic sprinkler systems, alarm systems, or standpipe systems, structural elements, and drainage systems.
The property report shall state what the sound transmission class and sound impact class of the existing floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall assemblies of sample units are. The report shall also explain, in nontechnical terms, what the class ratings mean and state what measure, if any, the applicant will take to improve sound attenuation between units. Projects constructed after July 1, 1979 that were in total compliance with the Building Code at the time of construction shall be exempt from the property report requirement.
The property report shall list each fixed appliance to be contained in each or any unit offered for sale and shall state whether the appliance is or will be new or used when the unit is first offered for sale. The report shall also state the terms and nature of the warranty offered by the applicant on each appliance. A structural pest control report.
A building history report identifying the date of construction of all elements of the project.
A report identifying all characteristics of the building not in compliance with this ordinance or applicable building or housing codes.
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Plain English

Colusa Code of Ordinances ch. 22 § 22.3 establishes the conditions that must be satisfied before a planning commission can issue a use permit for a residential condominium conversion. The rule requires that the proposed project align with the city's General Plan—particularly its Housing Element—and that applicants submit detailed organizational documents, a comprehensive property condition report prepared by licensed professionals, and other supporting materials. The property report must cover the physical condition and estimated remaining useful life of major building systems, sound transmission ratings, appliance disclosures, and any code non-compliance issues, though projects built after July 1, 1979 in full Building Code compliance are exempt from portions of that requirement.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Operators and developers seeking to convert rental property in Colusa must satisfy every condition listed in ch. 22 § 22.3 before a use permit can be granted. A compliant applicant typically assembles organizational documents—covering title transfer, parking assignments, common-area management, anti-discrimination provisions, and a realistic maintenance budget with reserves—alongside a property report authored by appropriately licensed engineers or contractors that addresses all enumerated building systems, sound ratings, appliance warranties, and code-compliance gaps. Keeping thorough records of construction dates and building history, and engaging licensed professionals early in the process, reflects the level of documentation this section contemplates.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 22.3 of the Colusa Code of Ordinances gives tenants in buildings proposed for conversion a basis to understand what disclosures and conditions the law requires before a use permit may be issued. The mandatory property report, organizational documents, and code-compliance disclosures are public-facing materials that tenants can review to assess the condition of the building and the terms under which units will be offered for sale. Tenants who believe a conversion is proceeding without the required approvals or disclosures may raise that concern with the Colusa Planning Commission, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or seek guidance from a housing attorney familiar with California condominium conversion law.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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