Colusa, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 22 § 22-6

Building requirements and standards

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Colusa, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 22 § 22-6
(a) Building Code requirements. A building proposed for conversion, and each unit within the building, shall comply at a minimum with all applicable Building Code standards in effect at the time of the last alteration, repair, relocation, or reconstruction of the building, necessitating compliance with the Building Code, or, if none, at the time of first construction.
(1) No building shall be permitted to be converted to condominium ownership unless the building was constructed and subject to a building permit issued under the provisions of the 1952 Uniform Building Code, or subsequently adopted Uniform Building Code, unless it is found by the appropriate authority that the building constructed prior to 1952 is decent, safe, and sanitary based upon property report review by building inspector.
(2) No building constructed after the effective date of this ordinance shall be permitted to be converted to condominium ownership unless the building was constructed in full compliance with all applicable building codes and the development standards applicable to new condominium construction, in effect at the time of the last alteration, repair, relocation, or reconstruction of the building, or, if none, at the time of first construction.
(b) Building inspection. After reviewing the property report required and after inspecting the structures within the project when deemed necessary, the building inspector shall identify and make available to the planning commission and board all items evidenced by such reports or inspection to be in noncompliance with applicable building and housing codes or to be hazardous to life, health or safety of any occupant of the units within the project or the general public. All such items shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the building inspector. An appropriate fee to cover the cost of the building inspector's review and inspection may be collected.
(c) Performance bond. If the proposed project does not comply with the provisions relating to utilities, personal safety and Building Code compliance, or if the building inspector identifies items to be corrected any use permit issued pursuant to this part shall require the developer to furnish a performance bond or other means of security approved by the city attorney, in an amount to be determined by the building inspector to be the reasonable estimated cost to bring the project into compliance with said codes and to make all necessary repairs. The bond shall run in favor of individual purchasers and the association, and the bond shall provide for reasonable attorney's fees in the event of default by the principal.
(d) Utilities.
Gas. Each condominium shall have a separate gas service where gas is a necessary utility. If this provision places unreasonable economic burden on the applicant, the appropriate authority may approve an alternative.
Electricity. Each condominium unit shall have a separate electrical service, with separate meters and disconnects, and ground fault interrupters where ground fault interrupters are required by present building codes.
(e) Zoning regulations. Minimum height, bulk and space requirements shall conform to the applicable provisions of the City of Colusa Zoning Ordinance.
(f) Off-street parking shall conform to all the general requirements of the applicable provisions of the City of Colusa Zoning Ordinance. The number of parking spaces shall conform to that required for multiple family dwellings.
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Plain English

Colusa Code of Ordinances ch. 22 § 22-6 establishes the building and infrastructure standards that must be met before a residential building can be converted to condominium ownership. The provision requires compliance with applicable Building Codes (tied to the era of construction or last significant alteration), separate utility services for each unit, and conformance with local zoning rules for parking and space requirements. A building inspector reviews the property and identifies any deficiencies, and if problems exist, the developer must secure a performance bond to guarantee that corrections will be made before or after conversion proceeds.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on November 13, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under ch. 22 § 22-6, operators and developers pursuing a condominium conversion in Colusa generally ensure that the building meets the Building Code standards in effect at the time of its construction or most recent significant alteration, and that each unit has separate gas and electrical service with individual meters. A building inspector will review the property report and may conduct an on-site inspection; any identified deficiencies must be corrected to the inspector's satisfaction before conversion can proceed. Where code compliance gaps exist, a compliant developer typically arranges a performance bond or equivalent security — in an amount the building inspector determines covers the estimated cost of bringing the project into full compliance — that runs in favor of future purchasers and the homeowners association.

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

For Tenants

Ch. 22 § 22-6 provides occupants and prospective purchasers with protections tied to the building inspection process: a building inspector must identify and make available to the planning commission any code violations or hazards to life, health, or safety before a conversion moves forward. If a developer has not corrected identified deficiencies, the required performance bond — which runs in favor of individual purchasers and the association — is a mechanism that may be relevant to residents affected by unresolved issues. Tenants or prospective buyers who have concerns about whether a conversion project meets these standards may consult the City of Colusa's building department, review the publicly available inspection findings, or seek guidance from a tenant-rights organization 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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