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10-1.703 Physical Standards for Condominium Conversions.

Walnut Creek Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Walnut Creek

  1. Adequate Physical Condition. To achieve the purpose of this article, the Planning Commission shall require that all condominium conversions conform to the Walnut Creek Municipal Code in effect at the time of tentative map approval except as otherwise provided in this article.

All provisions of the Municipal Code must be met and violations corrected prior to the approval of the final or parcel map or, upon approval of the Community Development Department, funds shall be secured as provided in Walnut Creek Municipal Code §10-1.808 to assure completion of such corrective work. An over-all assessment of building condition shall be performed by the Code Enforcement Division prior to tentative map approval, and a report of violations specified in the Tentative Subdivision Report to the Planning Commission. A physical inspection of every unit to ensure compliance with the Housing Code shall be required prior to final map approval.

  1. Specific Physical Standards. The Planning Commission shall require conformance with the standards of this section in approving the map.

a. Building Regulations. The project shall conform to the applicable standards of the City Housing Code and shall be found to be in compliance with the City Building Code, Chapter 1, Title 9 of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code in effect on the date that the last building permit was issued for the subject structure or structures except as herein provided.

b. Health and Safety.

(1) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters. Each bathroom in each living unit shall be provided with ground fault circuit interrupters.c. Fire Prevention.

b. Fire Prevention.

(1) Smoke Detectors. Each living unit shall be provided with approved detectors of products of combustion other than heat conforming to the latest U.B.C. standards, mounted on the ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to rooms used for sleeping purposes.

(2) Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems. All fire hydrants, fire alarm systems, portable fire extinguishers, and other fire protective appliances shall be retained in an operable condition at all times

d. Sound Transmission.

(1) Shock Mounting of Mechanical Equipment. All permanent mechanical equipment such as motors, compressors, pumps, and compactors which is determined by the Chief of Code Enforcement to be a source of structural vibration or structure-borne noise shall be shock mounted with inertia blocks or bases and/or vibration isolators in a manner approved by the Chief of Code Enforcement.

(2) Noise Standards. The structure shall conform to all interior and exterior sound transmission standards of Chapter 35 (Appendix) of the Uniform Building Code, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code. In such cases where present standards cannot reasonably be met, the Planning Commission may require the applicant to notify potential buyers of the noise deficiency currently existing within these units.

e structure shall conform to all interior and exterior sound transmission standards of Chapter 35 (Appendix) of the Uniform Building Code, Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code. In such cases where present standards cannot reasonably be met, the Planning Commission may require the applicant to notify potential buyers of the noise deficiency currently existing within these units.

e. Utility Metering. Each dwelling unit shall be separately metered for gas and electricity. A plan for equitable sharing of communal water metering shall be developed prior to final map approval and included in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. In such cases where the subdivider can demonstrate that this standard cannot or should not reasonably be met, this standard may be modified by the Planning Commission.

f. Private Storage Space. Each unit shall have at least 200 cubic feet of enclosed weather-proofed and lockable private storage space in addition to guest, linen, pantry, and clothes closets customarily provided. Such space may be provided in any location approved by the Community Development Department, but shall not be divided into two or more locations. In such cases where the subdivider can demonstrate that this standard cannot or should not reasonably be met, this standard may be modified by the Planning Commission.

g. Laundry Facilities. A laundry area shall be provided in each unit; or if common laundry areas are provided, such facilities shall consist of not less than one automatic washer and one dryer of equivalent capacity for every 5 units of three or more bedrooms; every 7 two bedroom units, and every 10 one bedroom units. In such cases where the subdivider can demonstrate that this standard cannot or should not reasonably be met, this standard may be modified by the Planning Commission.

h. Landscape Maintenance. All landscaping shall be restored as necessary and maintained to achieve a high degree of appearance and quality. If a significant amount of new landscaping is required, the landscape plan shall be subject to Design Review Commission approval.

i. Condition of Equipment and Appliances. The developer shall provide a warranty to the buyer of each unit at the close of escrow that any dishwashers, garbage disposals, stoves, refrigerators, hot water tanks and air conditioners that are provided have a useful life of one year. At such time as the Homeowners' Association takes

over management of the development, the developer shall provide a warranty to the Association that any pool and pool equipment (filter, pumps, chlorinator) and any appliances and mechanical equipment to be owned in common by the Association have a useful life of one year. Prior to Final Map approval, the developer shall provide the City with a copy of Warranty Insurance covering equipment and appliances pursuant to this section.

t, the developer shall provide a warranty to the Association that any pool and pool equipment (filter, pumps, chlorinator) and any appliances and mechanical equipment to be owned in common by the Association have a useful life of one year. Prior to Final Map approval, the developer shall provide the City with a copy of Warranty Insurance covering equipment and appliances pursuant to this section.

j. Refurbishing and Restoration. All main buildings, structures, fences, patio enclosures, carports, accessory buildings, sidewalks, driveways, landscaped areas, and additional elements as required by the Community Development Department shall be refurbished and restored as necessary to achieve a high degree of appearance, quality and safety. The developer shall provide to the Homeowners Association and/or purchaser a one year warranty on all physical improvements required under this section. If substantial restoration is required, the design plans shall be subject to Design Review Commission approval.

k. Long Term Reserves. Prior to approval of the final map, the developer shall provide evidence to the City that a long term reserve fund for replacement has been established in the name of the Homeowners' Association. Such fund shall equal two (2) times the estimated monthly homeowner's assessment for each dwelling unit. (§1, Ord. 1530, eff. April 22, 1982)

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▸ Contents — Walnut Creek Zoning Code
Walnut Creek Zoning Code
  1. 10-1.101 Citation and Authority.
  2. 10-1.102 Purpose.
  3. 10-1.103 Conformity to General Plan, Specific Plans and Zoning…
  4. 10-1.104 Application.
  5. 10-1.105 Modification of Requirements.
  6. 10-1.201 Definitions.
  7. 10-1.202 Responsibilities.
  8. 10-1.301 General.
  9. 10-1.302 Division of Land—Five or More Parcels.
  10. 10-1.303 Division of Land—Four or Fewer Parcels. (Minor Subdiv…
  11. 10-1.304 Plat Maps.
  12. 10-1.305 Fees and Deposits.
  13. 10-1.402 Tentative Maps.
  14. 10-1.403 Final Maps.
  15. 10-1.501 Tentative Parcel Map.
  16. 10-1.502 Parcel Maps.
  17. 10-1.503 Waiver of Parcel Map Requirements.
  18. 10-1.601 Dedication of Streets, Alleys and Other Public Rights…
  19. 10-1.602 Park Land Dedication.
  20. 10-1.603 School Site Dedication.
  21. 10-1.604 Reservations.
  22. 10-1.605 Claims of Excessive Dedications.
  23. 10-1.701 Purpose.
  24. 10-1.702 Requirements and Procedures.
  25. 10-1.703 Physical Standards for Condominium Conversions.
  26. 10-1.704 Tenant Provisions.
  27. 10-1.705 Effect of Proposed Conversion on the City's Low- and …
  28. 10-1.706 Findings.
  29. 10-1.801 General.
  30. 10-1.802 Improvements Required.
  31. 10-1.803 Deferred Improvement Agreements.
  32. 10-1.804 Design.
  33. 10-1.805 Access.
  34. 10-1.806 Improvement Plans.
  35. 10-1.807 Improvement Agreement.
  36. 10-1.808 Improvement Security.
  37. 10-1.809 Construction.
  38. 10-1.810 Construction Inspection.
  39. 10-1.811 Completion of Improvements.
  40. 10-1.812 Acceptance of Improvements.
  41. 10-1.813 Supplemental Improvement Capacity.
  42. 10-1.901 General.
  43. 10-1.902 Initiation of Proceedings.
  44. 10-1.903 Contents of Petition.
  45. 10-1.904 Submittal of Petition to City Engineer.
  46. 10-1.905 City Council Approval.
  47. 10-1.906 Filing with County Recorder.
  48. 10-1.1001 Mergers not Required.
  49. 10-1.1002 Mergers Required.
  50. 10-1.1003 Notice of Intention to Determine Status.
  51. 10-1.1004 Hearing on Determination of Status.
  52. 10-1.1005 Determination of Merger.
  53. 10-1.1006 Determination When No Hearing is Requested.
  54. 10-1.1007 Request to Merge by Property Owner.
  55. 10-1.1008 Unmerged Parcels.
  56. 10-1.1009 Request for Determination by Owner.
  57. 10-1.1010 Fee for Mergers and Unmergers.
  58. 10-1.1101 Requirements.
  59. 10-1.1102 Form and Contents.
  60. 10-1.1103 Submittal and Approval by the City Engineer.
  61. 10-1.1104 Filing with the County Recorder.
  62. 10-1.1105 Fee.
  63. 10-1.1201 Citation and Authority.
  64. 10-1.1202 Purpose and Intent.
  65. 10-1.1203 Consistency.
  66. 10-1.1204 Definitions.
  67. 10-1.1205 Application.
  68. 10-1.1206 Filing and Processing.
  69. 10-1.1207 Expiration.
  70. 10-1.1208 Vesting on Approval of Vesting Tentative Map.
  71. 10-1.1209 Development Inconsistent with Zoning—Conditional App…
  72. 10-1.1210 Applications Inconsistent with Current Policies.
  73. 10-1.1211 Failure to Obtain Design Review Approval.
  74. 10-1.1301 Prohibition.
  75. 10-1.1302 Remedies.
  76. 10-1.1303 Certificate of Compliance.
  77. 10-1.1304 Notice of Violation.
  78. 10-1.1305 Penalties.
  79. 10-1.1306 Judicial Action.
  80. 10-1.1401 Purpose.
  81. 10-1.1402 Applicability—Ministerial Approval.
  82. 10-1.1403 Exceptions.
  83. 10-1.1404 Definitions.
  84. 10-1.1405 Urban Lot Split Requirements.
  85. Chapter 2
  86. Part I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  87. Part II — BASE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
  88. Part III — REGULATIONS APPLYING IN ALL OR SEVERAL DISTRICTS Re…
  89. Part IV — ADMINISTRATION

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