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ORDINANCE NO. 795 (1979_ Series)
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON
THE CONVERSION OF MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS
TO CONDOMINIUMS.
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the difference in purpose
and function between apartment buildings, condominium housing, and
community apartment projects, and that each should have distinct
design standards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the problems which may
occur if all apartment buildings are eligible for conversion to
condominiums or community apartment projects; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is aware of the substantial shortage
of rental housing in the community and'the need for housing which
is available for all types of households with varied incomes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare, is considering a revision to the zoning regula-
tions to establish standards for condominiums and a condominium
conversion ordinance to regulate the conversion of multiple family
dwellings to condominiums or community apartment projects; and
WHEREAS, said revision to the zoning regulations must await
council action on a recommended general plan housing element now
before the council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, any conversion of apartment buildings to condominiums
may conflict with regulations and standards which are ultimately
adopted; and
WHEREAS, Section 65858 of the California Government Code au-
thorizes the adoption of an interim ordinance as an emergency
measure in prohibiting any usage of land which may be in conflict
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with a contemplated zoning proposal which the legislative body,
planning commission or community development department is con-
sidering or studying or intends to study within a reasonable
period of time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any provision now contained in
the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, a moratorium is hereby imposed
for a period of four (4) months following the adoption of this
ordinance on the acceptance and processing of applications for.and
on the approval of the conversion of apartment buildings to condo-
miniums or community apartment projects in order to provide adequate
time for the City Council to consider and take action on the rec-
commended housing element and to study zoning regulations and adopt
regulations for the conversion of apartment buildings to condominiums
or community apartment projects in order to protect the public health,
safety and welfare.
SECTION 2. Declaration of emergency.
This ordinance is declared to be an ordinance for the immediate
protection of the public health, safety and.general welfare. The
facts constituting the urgency are as follows:
The adoption of this ordinance on an emergency interim basis
pursuant to Section 65858 of the Government Code is based upon
findings by the council that an emergency measure is needed to
prohibit conversion of apartment buildings to condominiums or
community apartment projects which may be in conflict with a con-
templated zoning proposal which the City Council, planning commission
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or community development department is considering or studying or
intends to study within a reasonable period of time.
SECTION 3. Effective date.
This ordinance being an emergency ordinance for the immediate
protection of the public safety, health and general welfare, con-
taining a declaration of the facts constituting the urgency and
passed by a four - fifths (4/5) vote of the council shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption and shall continue in effect for a
period of no longer than four (4) months; provided, however, that
after notice pursuant to Section 65858 of the Government Code and
a public hearing, the council may extend the effectiveness of this
interim ordinance for a period of eight (8) additional months.
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published
once within five (5) days in a newspaper of general circulation,
but delay in publication, or even failure to publish, shall not
affect the validity of the ordinance.
INTRODUCED AND FINALLY PASSED by the Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd
day of _ -__ January , 197 9 on motion of Councilman Jorgensen
seconded by
vote:
Councilman Settle , and on the following roll call
AYES: Councilmen Dunin, Jorgensen, Petterson, Settle and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
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Approved as to form:
City Attorney
(1979 Series)
Approved as to content:
City dministra ive Officer
Community Developm Director
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