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General Plan Amendment No. 2007-02 Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2007-03 Ordinance Amendment No. 2007-01 June 11, 2007 Page 3 With appropriate standards condominium subdivision projects can give new life to older centers by infusing new investment into what are often marginally tenanted buildings. Without new standards required as a result of subdivision, the economic life of a substandard center will be extended and the project site will remain in an unimproved condition. As the economic life of the development is being extended, the City wants to ensure that the subdivision will maintain the economic vitality of the project site for many years to come. The intent of the municipal code is to create a high quality project that will increase the property value and the economic viability of site and adjoining properties. By upgrading a once neglected site to meet the current zoning standards, the developer will be able to maintain the project site at a higher property value and will allow for the successful resale of the property as it passes through different owners. By having several owners, maintenance issues also need to be addressed for the long term vitality and success of such centers. Landscaping, general building upkeep, and trash clean up need to be addressed to keep the exterior of the center in an appropriate condition. Generally, these items are taken care of by an Owners Association and by property managers who are in charge of the common tenant areas. Requirements for the maintenance of the site are typically found within the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&RS) of the site. The CC&RS should be reviewed by the City to ensure that all items are adequately addressed and that the center will be properly maintained. Also, the CC&Rs ensure that each owner maintains access to common areas and is responsible for their share of the maintenance. Currently, the City has no requirements for such CC&Rs. Several life safety items also need to be addressed. The Police Department needs to ensure that the project site meets the City's requirements for building security as well as ensuring that site lighting is in full compliance with current standards. Additionally, the Fire Department needs to ensure that the site will maintain fire lanes and access to all areas of the site. Fire sprinkler systems will be maintained both within common areas as well as individual units. Lastly, as many of these centers can be older sites, the Building Department needs to ensure that the existing building is safe and accessible. 75B-4