Hesperia, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 17.44 § 17.44.010
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A. The intent of this chapter is to facilitate resident purchase of mobile home parks. This chapter allows the waiver of certain subdivision requirements and expedites local government processing for mobile home park conversions to condominiums or stock cooperatives. Such conversions will preserve an important source of affordable housing. B. For the purposes of this chapter, an application for subdivision shall be considered "resident initiated" when signed by a resident organization formed by the tenants of the subject mobile home park for the purpose of purchasing the mobile home park. The proposed conversion shall be supported by a minimum of two-thirds of the current residents of the park. The resident organization shall have a legally binding contract, which, if the conditions of the contract are met, would result in the acquisition of an interest in the mobile home park. A preapplication conference may be requested by the applicant(s) prior to formation of the resident organization or prior to entering into a legally binding contract provided the planning agency determines in writing that it is reasonable to believe that such contract may be entered into within a year.
Hesperia Code of Ordinances ch. 17.44 § 17.44.010 establishes the purpose behind the city's mobile home park conversion rules: to make it easier for residents to buy the parks where they live by streamlining subdivision requirements and local government review. Conversions covered by this chapter are limited to condominiums or stock cooperatives, and the policy goal is to protect affordable housing. A conversion qualifies as 'resident initiated' only when a tenant-formed organization, backed by at least two-thirds of current park residents and holding a legally binding purchase contract, submits the application.
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Under ch. 17.44 § 17.44.010, park owners considering a conversion to condominiums or stock cooperatives should be aware that the chapter is specifically designed to facilitate resident-led purchases, not owner-initiated conversions. Operators generally familiarize themselves with the 'resident initiated' definition—which requires a qualifying resident organization, a two-thirds resident support threshold, and a binding contract—because these criteria shape how the city processes any subdivision application. Understanding the preapplication conference option, available before a resident organization is fully formed, can help owners anticipate the timeline and procedural steps the city may follow.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17.44.010 of the Hesperia Code of Ordinances gives mobile home park residents a formal pathway to pursue collective ownership of their park through a streamlined city process. Residents who want to explore this option can look into forming a resident organization, gathering support from at least two-thirds of current park occupants, and securing a legally binding purchase contract—steps that together define a 'resident initiated' application under this chapter. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with California mobile home law can help residents understand what these requirements mean in practice and what local resources may be available.
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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