San Fernando, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. IV, div. 17 § 106-730
Fees; approval criteria
Operative Text
(a) Payment of all development fees currently assessed for new condominium projects shall be required for condominium conversions as well, except any such fees which were paid upon construction of the project. Required development fees shall include, where applicable, but not be limited to drainage assessment, parkway trees and park dedication in-lieu fees. (b) A proposed condominium or condominium conversion project may be approved, disapproved or conditionally approved by the planning director in accordance with criteria as set forth in division 6 of article V of this chapter.
San Fernando Code of Ordinances ch. 106, art. IV, div. 17 § 106-730 establishes two related requirements for condominium conversions. First, any development fees that apply to new condominium projects—such as drainage assessments, parkway tree fees, and park dedication in-lieu fees—must also be paid when an existing building is converted to condominiums, with a credit for fees already paid at the time of original construction. Second, the planning director holds authority to approve, deny, or attach conditions to a proposed condominium conversion project, guided by the criteria found in division 6 of article V of the same chapter.
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Operators pursuing a condominium conversion in San Fernando should be aware that § 106-730 requires payment of all applicable development fees that would be assessed on a brand-new condominium project, minus any fees already paid during the original construction phase. Compliant applicants typically document which fees were previously paid and prepare to remit remaining amounts—such as drainage assessments or park dedication in-lieu fees—before or during the approval process. Because the planning director may approve, deny, or impose conditions on the project under the criteria in division 6 of article V, applicants generally review those criteria carefully when preparing their conversion application.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants living in a building that may be converted to condominiums, § 106-730 is relevant because it sets financial and procedural requirements that a conversion project must satisfy before it can be approved. The planning director's authority to conditionally approve or disapprove a project under this provision means that conversions are subject to regulatory review, not automatic approval. Tenants who have concerns about a pending conversion may contact the City of San Fernando's planning department to learn about the review process, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about their options.
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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