Section § 66452

Explanation

When seeking approval for a new subdivision, a developer must submit a tentative map to the local authority's designated office. If there's no designated advisory agency, it'll go to the legislative body's office or another designated local official. A special type known as a vesting tentative map needs to be filed similarly, but must clearly state 'Vesting Tentative Map' on it and may follow slightly different local rules.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452(a) A tentative map shall be filed with the clerk of the advisory agency or, if there is no advisory agency, with the clerk of the legislative body, or with any other officer or employee of the local agency as may be designated by local ordinance.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452(b) A vesting tentative map shall be filed and processed in the same manner as a tentative map except as otherwise provided by this division or by a local ordinance adopted pursuant to this division.
(c)CA Government Code § 66452(c) At the time a vesting tentative map is filed it shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words “Vesting Tentative Map.”

Section § 66452.1

Explanation

This law section outlines the procedures for handling tentative maps in the planning process. If the advisory agency can't make decisions about the map, it must send a report to the local government's legislative body within 50 days of receiving the map. If the advisory agency can approve or disapprove the map, they need to make a decision and inform the person who submitted the map within 50 days. The timing starts after relevant environmental processes are completed, such as a report or decision about the project's environmental impact.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.1(a) If the advisory agency is not authorized by local ordinance to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the tentative map, it shall make its written report on the tentative map to the legislative body within 50 days after the filing thereof with its clerk.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.1(b) If the advisory agency is authorized by local ordinance to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the tentative map, it shall take that action within 50 days after the filing thereof with its clerk and report its action to the subdivider.
(c)CA Government Code § 66452.1(c) The local agency shall comply with the time periods referred to in Section 21151.5 of the Public Resources Code. The time periods specified in subdivisions (a) and (b) shall commence after certification of the environmental impact report, adoption of a negative declaration, or a determination by the local agency that the project is exempt from the requirements of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code.

Section § 66452.2

Explanation

This law explains the process a legislative body must follow when considering a tentative map, which outlines a proposed development plan. If an advisory agency without decision-making power submits a map, the legislative body must schedule a meeting to discuss it within 30 days, after which they have another 30 days to make a decision. If there is no advisory agency, the legislative body must decide within 50 days. Additionally, these timelines begin only after environmental reviews, like an impact report or negative declaration, are completed or deemed unnecessary.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.2(a) If there is an advisory agency which is not authorized by local ordinance to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the tentative map, at the next regular meeting of the legislative body following the filing of the advisory agency’s report with it, the legislative body shall fix the meeting date at which the tentative map will be considered by it, which date shall be within 30 days thereafter and the legislative body shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the tentative map within that 30-day period.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.2(b) If there is no advisory agency, the clerk of the legislative body shall submit the tentative map to the legislative body at its next regular meeting which shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove that map within 50 days thereafter.
(c)CA Government Code § 66452.2(c) The local agency shall comply with the time periods referred to in Section 21151.5 of the Public Resources Code. The time periods specified in subdivisions (a) and (b) shall commence after certification of the environmental impact report, adoption of a negative declaration, or a determination by the local agency that the project is exempt from the requirements of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code.

Section § 66452.3

Explanation

This law requires that any report or recommendation about a tentative map, made by local agency staff, must be written and provided to the person proposing the subdivision (the subdivider) and any tenants living on the property. This is especially relevant when it's about turning residential property into condos or similar projects. This must happen at least three days before any official meeting or hearing about the map. Additionally, the local agency can charge fees to the subdivider to cover costs related to this process.

Any report or recommendation on a tentative map by the staff of the local agency to the advisory agency or legislative body shall be in writing and a copy thereof served on the subdivider and on each tenant of the subject property, in the case of a proposed conversion of residential real property to a condominium project, community apartment project, or stock cooperative project, at least three days prior to any hearing or action on such map by such advisory agency or legislative body. Pursuant to Section 66451.2, fees may be collected from the subdivider for expenses incurred under this section.

Section § 66452.4

Explanation

If a local advisory agency or legislative body doesn't make a decision on a tentative map within the required time, the map automatically gets approved if it meets other legal and local rules. The legislative body's clerk must then certify the approval.

Once the tentative map is approved this way, the developer can ask for a written certification of the approval.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.4(a) If no action is taken upon a tentative map by an advisory agency that is authorized by local ordinance to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the tentative map or by the legislative body within the time limits specified in this chapter or any authorized extension thereof, the tentative map as filed, shall be deemed to be approved, insofar as it complies with other applicable requirements of this division and any local ordinances, and it shall be the duty of the clerk of the legislative body to certify or state his or her approval.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.4(b) Once a tentative map is deemed approved pursuant to subdivision (a), a subdivider shall be entitled, upon request of the local agency or the legislative body, to receive a written certification of approval.

Section § 66452.5

Explanation

If you're converting a residential property into condos, community apartments, or stock cooperatives and you disagree with a local agency's decision on your tentative map, you can appeal. The subdivider or tenants have 10 days to appeal to a designated board or the legislative body if no board exists. This board must schedule a hearing within 45 days or as soon as a meeting is feasible. After the hearing, they must decide within 10 days.

If still dissatisfied, you can appeal further up to the legislative body, under similar deadlines for hearings and decisions. If the board or body fails to act in the given timeframe, the map is automatically considered approved.

Anybody affected by these decisions can also appeal. Appeals require a timely setup of hearings and decisions. Each hearing must be notified to stakeholders, with costs possibly borne by the appellant or subdivider.

(a)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.5(a)
(1)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.5(a)(1) The subdivider, or any tenant of the subject property, in the case of a proposed conversion of residential real property to a condominium project, community apartment project, or stock cooperative project, may appeal from any action of the advisory agency with respect to a tentative map to the appeal board established by local ordinance or, if none, to the legislative body.
(2)CA Government Code § 66452.5(a)(2) The appeal shall be filed with the clerk of the appeal board, or if there is none, with the clerk of the legislative body within 10 days after the action of the advisory agency from which the appeal is being taken.
(3)CA Government Code § 66452.5(a)(3) Upon the filing of an appeal, the appeal board or legislative body shall set the matter for hearing. The hearing shall be held within 45 days after the date of a request filed by the subdivider or the appellant. If there is no regular meeting of the legislative body within the next 45 days for which notice can be given pursuant to Section 66451.3, the appeal may be heard at the next regular meeting for which notice can be given, or within 60 days from the date of the receipt of the request, whichever period is shorter. Within 10 days following the conclusion of the hearing, the appeal board or legislative body shall render its decision on the appeal.
(b)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.5(b)
(1)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.5(b)(1) The subdivider, any tenant of the subject property, in the case of a conversion of residential real property to a condominium project, community apartment project, or stock cooperative project, or the advisory agency may appeal from the action of the appeal board to the legislative body. The appeal shall be filed in writing with the clerk of the legislative body within 10 days after the action of the appeal board from which the appeal is being taken.
(2)CA Government Code § 66452.5(b)(2) After the filing of an appeal, the legislative body shall set the matter for hearing. The hearing shall be held within 45 days after the date of the request filed by the subdivider or the appellant. If there is no regular meeting of the legislative body within the next 45 days for which notice can be given pursuant to Section 66451.3, the appeal may be heard at the next regular meeting for which notice can be given, or within 60 days from the date of the receipt of the request, whichever period is shorter. Within 10 days following the conclusion of the hearing, the legislative body shall render its decision on the appeal.
(c)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.5(c)
(1)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.5(c)(1) If there is an appeal board and it fails to act upon an appeal within the time limit specified in this chapter, the decision from which the appeal was taken shall be deemed affirmed and an appeal therefrom may thereupon be taken to the legislative body as provided in subdivision (b) of this section. If no further appeal is taken, the tentative map, insofar as it complies with applicable requirements of this division and any local ordinance, shall be deemed approved or conditionally approved as last approved or conditionally approved by the advisory agency, and it shall be the duty of the clerk of the legislative body to certify or state that approval, or if the advisory agency is one that is not authorized by local ordinance to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the tentative map, the advisory agency shall submit its report to the legislative body as if no appeal had been taken.
(2)CA Government Code § 66452.5(c)(2) If the legislative body fails to act upon an appeal within the time limit specified in this chapter, the tentative map, insofar as it complies with applicable requirements of this division and any local ordinance, shall be deemed to be approved or conditionally approved as last approved or conditionally approved, and it shall be the duty of the clerk of the legislative body to certify or state that approval.
(d)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.5(d)
(1)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.5(d)(1) Any interested person adversely affected by a decision of the advisory agency or appeal board may file an appeal with the legislative body concerning any decision of the advisory agency or appeal board. The appeal shall be filed with the clerk of the legislative body within 10 days after the action of the advisory agency or appeal board that is the subject of the appeal. Upon the filing of the appeal, the legislative body shall set the matter for hearing. The hearing shall be held within 45 days after the date of a request filed by the subdivider or the appellant. If there is no regular meeting of the legislative body within the next 45 days for which notice can be given pursuant to Section 66451.3, the appeal may be heard at the next regular meeting for which notice can be given, or within 60 days from the date of the receipt of the request, whichever period is shorter. The hearing may be a public hearing for which notice shall be given in the time and manner provided.
(2)CA Government Code § 66452.5(d)(2) Upon conclusion of the hearing, the legislative body shall, within 10 days, declare its findings based upon the testimony and documents produced before it or before the advisory board or the appeal board. The legislative body may sustain, modify, reject, or overrule any recommendations or rulings of the advisory board or the appeal board and may make any findings that are not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or any local ordinance adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(e)CA Government Code § 66452.5(e) Each decision made pursuant to this section shall be supported by findings that are consistent with the provisions of this division and any local ordinance adopted pursuant to this division.
(f)CA Government Code § 66452.5(f) Notice of each hearing provided for in this section shall be sent by United States mail to each tenant of the subject property, in the case of a conversion of residential real property to a condominium project, community apartment project, or stock cooperative project, at least three days prior to the hearing. The notice requirement of this subdivision shall be deemed satisfied if the notice complies with the legal requirements for service by mail. Pursuant to Section 66451.2, fees may be collected from the subdivider or from persons appealing or filing an appeal for expenses incurred under this section.

Section § 66452.6

Explanation

This law talks about the expiration and extension of approved or conditionally approved tentative maps, which are essentially plans for subdividing a piece of land. Normally, these maps expire 24 months after they're approved. However, if the developer spends a significant amount on public improvements outside the property, each filing of a final map can extend this period by 48 months, but the total extension cannot exceed 10 years.

If there's a development agreement, the map might be extended longer, but only for the period specified in that agreement. The map's expiration can also be paused if there's a development moratorium or a lawsuit concerning the map approval. Developers can request extensions up to six years, and if a moratorium or lawsuit is in place, the time paused can add to the lifespan of the map.

If the map expires, all processes stop and developers must start over with a new tentative map. The law also details what happens in the event of a development moratorium, like a water or sewer halt, preventing progress on the map.

(a)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.6(a)
(1)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.6(a)(1) An approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall expire 24 months after its approval or conditional approval, or after any additional period of time as may be prescribed by local ordinance, not to exceed an additional 24 months. However, if the subdivider is required to expend two hundred thirty-six thousand seven hundred ninety dollars ($236,790) or more to construct, improve, or finance the construction or improvement of public improvements outside the property boundaries of the tentative map, excluding improvements of public rights-of-way that abut the boundary of the property to be subdivided and that are reasonably related to the development of that property, each filing of a final map authorized by Section 66456.1 shall extend the expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map by 48 months from the date of its expiration, as provided in this section, or the date of the previously filed final map, whichever is later. The extensions shall not extend the tentative map more than 10 years from its approval or conditional approval. However, a tentative map on property subject to a development agreement authorized by Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 65864) of Chapter 4 of Division 1 may be extended for the period of time provided for in the agreement, but not beyond the duration of the agreement. The number of phased final maps that may be filed shall be determined by the advisory agency at the time of the approval or conditional approval of the tentative map.
(2)CA Government Code § 66452.6(a)(2) Commencing January 1, 2012, and each calendar year thereafter, the amount of two hundred thirty-six thousand seven hundred ninety dollars ($236,790) shall be annually increased by operation of law according to the adjustment for inflation set forth in the statewide cost index for class B construction, as determined by the State Allocation Board at its January meeting. The effective date of each annual adjustment shall be March 1. The adjusted amount shall apply to tentative and vesting tentative maps whose applications were received after the effective date of the adjustment.
(3)CA Government Code § 66452.6(a)(3) “Public improvements,” as used in this subdivision, include traffic controls, streets, roads, highways, freeways, bridges, overcrossings, street interchanges, flood control or storm drain facilities, sewer facilities, water facilities, and lighting facilities.
(b)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.6(b)
(1)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.6(b)(1) The period of time specified in subdivision (a), including any extension thereof granted pursuant to subdivision (e), shall not include any period of time during which a development moratorium, imposed after approval of the tentative map, is in existence. However, the length of the moratorium shall not exceed five years.
(2)CA Government Code § 66452.6(b)(2) The length of time specified in paragraph (1) shall be extended for up to three years, but in no event beyond January 1, 1992, during the pendency of any lawsuit in which the subdivider asserts, and the local agency that approved or conditionally approved the tentative map denies, the existence or application of a development moratorium to the tentative map.
(3)CA Government Code § 66452.6(b)(3) Once a development moratorium is terminated, the map shall be valid for the same period of time as was left to run on the map at the time that the moratorium was imposed. However, if the remaining time is less than 120 days, the map shall be valid for 120 days following the termination of the moratorium.
(c)CA Government Code § 66452.6(c) The period of time specified in subdivision (a), including any extension thereof granted pursuant to subdivision (e), shall not include the period of time during which a lawsuit involving the approval or conditional approval of the tentative map is or was pending in a court of competent jurisdiction, if the stay of the time period is approved by the local agency pursuant to this section. After service of the initial petition or complaint in the lawsuit upon the local agency, the subdivider may apply to the local agency for a stay pursuant to the local agency’s adopted procedures. Within 40 days after receiving the application, the local agency shall either stay the time period for up to five years or deny the requested stay. The local agency may, by ordinance, establish procedures for reviewing the requests, including, but not limited to, notice and hearing requirements, appeal procedures, and other administrative requirements.
(d)CA Government Code § 66452.6(d) The expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall terminate all proceedings and no final map or parcel map of all or any portion of the real property included within the tentative map shall be filed with the legislative body without first processing a new tentative map. Once a timely filing is made, subsequent actions of the local agency, including, but not limited to, processing, approving, and recording, may lawfully occur after the date of expiration of the tentative map. Delivery to the county surveyor or city engineer shall be deemed a timely filing for purposes of this section.
(e)CA Government Code § 66452.6(e) Upon application of the subdivider filed before the expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map, the time at which the map expires pursuant to subdivision (a) may be extended by the legislative body or by an advisory agency authorized to approve or conditionally approve tentative maps for a period or periods not exceeding a total of six years. The period of extension specified in this subdivision shall be in addition to the period of time provided by subdivision (a). Before the expiration of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map, upon an application by the subdivider to extend that map, the map shall automatically be extended for 60 days or until the application for the extension is approved, conditionally approved, or denied, whichever occurs first. If the advisory agency denies a subdivider’s application for an extension, the subdivider may appeal to the legislative body within 15 days after the advisory agency has denied the extension.
(f)CA Government Code § 66452.6(f) For purposes of this section, a development moratorium includes a water or sewer moratorium, or a water and sewer moratorium, as well as other actions of public agencies that regulate land use, development, or the provision of services to the land, including the public agency with the authority to approve or conditionally approve the tentative map, which thereafter prevents, prohibits, or delays the approval of a final or parcel map. A development moratorium shall also be deemed to exist for purposes of this section for any period of time during which a condition imposed by the city or county could not be satisfied because of either of the following:
(1)CA Government Code § 66452.6(f)(1) The condition was one that, by its nature, necessitated action by the city or county, and the city or county either did not take the necessary action or by its own action or inaction was prevented or delayed in taking the necessary action before expiration of the tentative map.
(2)CA Government Code § 66452.6(f)(2) The condition necessitates acquisition of real property or any interest in real property from a public agency, other than the city or county that approved or conditionally approved the tentative map, and that other public agency fails or refuses to convey the property interest necessary to satisfy the condition. However, nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to require any public agency to convey any interest in real property owned by it. A development moratorium specified in this paragraph shall be deemed to have been imposed either on the date of approval or conditional approval of the tentative map, if evidence was included in the public record that the public agency that owns or controls the real property or any interest therein may refuse to convey that property or interest, or on the date that the public agency that owns or controls the real property or any interest therein receives an offer by the subdivider to purchase that property or interest for fair market value, whichever is later. A development moratorium specified in this paragraph shall extend the tentative map up to the maximum period as set forth in subdivision (b), but not later than January 1, 1992, so long as the public agency that owns or controls the real property or any interest therein fails or refuses to convey the necessary property interest, regardless of the reason for the failure or refusal, except that the development moratorium shall be deemed to terminate 60 days after the public agency has officially made, and communicated to the subdivider, a written offer or commitment binding on the agency to convey the necessary property interest for a fair market value, paid in a reasonable time and manner.

Section § 66452.10

Explanation

This law states that a stock cooperative or community apartment project in California cannot be converted into a condominium unless there is a vote in favor by a specified number of owners, trustees, or mortgage holders involved. If the organization's rules don't state the exact voting requirement, a majority vote is needed. Additionally, to carry out the conversion, necessary documents must be completed by the required number of parties. If not specified, a majority of owners must sign off. These actions are binding to all parties involved, and any violations of this section are not covered by another listed provision.

A stock cooperative, as defined in Section 11003.2 of the Business and Professions Code, or a community apartment project, as defined in Section 11004 of the Business and Professions Code, shall not be converted to a condominium, as defined in Section 783 of the Civil Code, unless the required number of (1) owners and (2) trustees or beneficiaries of each recorded deed of trust and mortgagees of each recorded mortgage in the cooperative or project, as specified in the bylaws, or other organizational documents, have voted in favor of the conversion. If the bylaws or other organizational documents do not expressly specify the number of votes required to approve the conversion, a majority vote of the (1) owners and (2) trustees or beneficiaries of each recorded deed of trust and mortgagees of each recorded mortgage in the cooperative or project shall be required. Upon approval of the conversion as set forth above and in compliance with Sections 4290 and 4295 or Sections 6626 and 6628 of the Civil Code, all conveyances and other documents necessary to effectuate the conversion shall be executed by the required number of owners in the cooperative or project as specified in the bylaws or other organizational documents. If the bylaws or other organizational documents do not expressly specify the number of owners necessary to execute the conveyances or other documents, a majority of owners in the cooperative or project shall be required to execute the conveyances and other documents. Conveyances and other documents executed under the foregoing provisions shall be binding upon and affect the interests of all parties in the cooperative or project. The provisions of Section 66499.31 shall not apply to a violation of this section.

Section § 66452.11

Explanation

This law extends the expiration date of any approved tentative subdivision or parcel map by 24 months if the map hasn't already expired when this law takes effect.

This extension is on top of any other possible extensions outlined in other specific sections of the law.

Also, any state agency approval related to the development projects in these maps will receive an additional 24-month extension, provided the approval hasn't expired when the law becomes effective.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.11(a) The expiration date of any tentative subdivision map or parcel map for which a tentative map has been approved that has not expired on the date that the act that adds this section becomes effective shall be extended by 24 months.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.11(b) The extension provided by subdivision (a) shall be in addition to any extension of the expiration date provided for in Section 66452.6 or 66463.5.
(c)CA Government Code § 66452.11(c) Any legislative, administrative, or other approval by any agency of the State of California that pertains to a development project included in a map that is extended pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be extended by 24 months if this approval has not expired on the date that the act that adds this section becomes effective.

Section § 66452.12

Explanation

This law section explains two key things about permits related to planned unit developments. First, if a permit is issued along with a tentative subdivision map, it will expire according to another specific rule (Section 65863.9). Second, any conditions or requirements that come with a building permit can be imposed following yet another rule (Section 65961).

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.12(a) Any permit issued by a local agency in conjunction with a tentative subdivision map for a planned unit development shall expire pursuant to Section 65863.9.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.12(b) Conditions or requirements for the issuance of a building permit or equivalent permit may be imposed pursuant to Section 65961.

Section § 66452.13

Explanation

This law automatically extends the expiration date of certain subdivision or parcel maps by 12 months if they were approved but not yet expired before this law took effect. This extension is in addition to any other extensions already allowed by related laws. Furthermore, any state agency approval required for a development project related to these maps is also extended by 12 months, providing it hasn't expired by the effective date of this law.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.13(a) The expiration date of any tentative or vesting tentative subdivision map or parcel map for which a tentative map or vesting tentative map has been approved, that has not expired on or before the date the act that adds this section becomes effective shall be extended by 12 months.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.13(b) The extension provided by subdivision (a) shall be in addition to any extension of the expiration date provided for in Section 66452.11, 66452.6, or 66463.5.
(c)CA Government Code § 66452.13(c) Any legislative, administrative, or other approval by any state agency that pertains to a development project included in a map that is extended pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be extended by 12 months if this approval has not expired on the date that the act that adds this section becomes effective. This extension shall be in addition to any extension provided for in Section 66452.11.

Section § 66452.17

Explanation

This law requires a property owner or their agent to notify prospective tenants if there's a plan to convert a building into condos, community apartments, or stock cooperative projects. The notice must be given before taking any rent or deposit from new tenants, starting 60 days before a tentative map is filed. If the owner fails to provide this notice, they must compensate tenants who didn't buy their units with moving expenses up to $1,100 and cover the first month's rent in a new place up to $1,100. Cities or counties can set higher compensation requirements, but if the owner's obligations meet local rules, they also comply with this state law.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.17(a) Commencing at a date not less than 60 days prior to the filing of a tentative map pursuant to Section 66452, the subdivider or his or her agent shall give notice of the filing, in the form outlined in subdivision (b), to each person applying after that date for rental of a unit of the subject property immediately prior to the acceptance of any rent or deposit from the prospective tenant by the subdivider.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.17(b) The notice shall be as follows:
“To the prospective occupant(s) of
: 
(address)
The owner(s) of this building, at (address), has filed or plans to file a tentative map with the (city, county, or city and county) to convert this building to a (condominium, community apartment, or stock cooperative project). No units may be sold in this building unless the conversion is approved by the (city, county, or city and county) and until after a public report is issued by the Bureau of Real Estate. If you become a tenant of this building, you shall be given notice of each hearing for which notice is required pursuant to Sections 66451.3 and 66452.5 of the Government Code, and you have the right to appear and the right to be heard at any such hearing.
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(signature of owner or owner’s agent)
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(dated)
I have received this notice on  .
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(date)
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(prospective tenant’s signature)”
(c)CA Government Code § 66452.17(c) Failure by a subdivider or his or her agent to give the notice required in subdivision (a) shall not be grounds to deny the conversion. However, if the subdivider or his or her agent fails to give notice pursuant to this section, he or she shall pay to each prospective tenant who becomes a tenant and who was entitled to the notice, and who does not purchase his or her unit pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66427.1, an amount equal to the sum of the following:
(1)CA Government Code § 66452.17(c)(1) Actual moving expenses incurred when moving from the subject property, but not to exceed one thousand one hundred dollars ($1,100).
(2)CA Government Code § 66452.17(c)(2) The first month’s rent on the tenant’s new rental unit, if any, immediately after moving from the subject property, but not to exceed one thousand one hundred dollars ($1,100).
(d)CA Government Code § 66452.17(d) The requirements of subdivision (c) constitute a minimum state standard. However, nothing in that subdivision shall be construed to prohibit any city, county, or city and county from requiring, by ordinance or charter provision, a subdivider to compensate any tenant, whose tenancy is terminated as the result of a condominium, community apartment project, or stock cooperative conversion, in amounts or by services which exceed those set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of that subdivision. If that requirement is imposed by any city, county, or city and county, a subdivider who meets the compensation requirements of the local ordinance or charter provision shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (c).

Section § 66452.18

Explanation

Before filing a tentative map to convert a building into condos or community apartments, the building owner must notify tenants 60 days in advance. This notice informs tenants about the conversion plans and their rights to be heard at related hearings. The notice needs to meet specific service requirements, including being mailed properly.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.18(a) Pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66427.1, the subdivider shall give notice 60 days prior to the filing of a tentative map pursuant to Section 66452 in the form outlined in subdivision (b), to each tenant of the subject property.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.18(b) The notice shall be as follows:
“To the occupant(s) of
:
(address)
The owner(s) of this building, at (address), plans to file a tentative map with the (city, county, or city and county) to convert this building to a (condominium, community apartment, or stock cooperative project). You shall be given notice of each hearing for which notice is required pursuant to Sections 66451.3 and 66452.5 of the Government Code, and you have the right to appear and the right to be heard at any such hearing.
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(signature of owner or owner’s agent)
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(date)”
The written notices to tenants required by this section shall be deemed satisfied if the notices comply with the legal requirements for service by mail.

Section § 66452.19

Explanation

This law requires property owners who plan to convert rental buildings into condominiums, community apartments, or stock cooperative projects to inform tenants of their intent at least 180 days before ending a tenancy. The notice provided to tenants must include specific details, such as the property's address and the conversion plan. Importantly, this initial notice is not a termination notice, and tenants cannot be required to leave for at least 180 days from when the notice is served. Notices are considered legally served if they meet the standards for mail service.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.19(a) Pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph (E) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66427.1, the subdivider shall give written notice of the intent to convert 180 days prior to the termination of tenancy in the form outlined in subdivision (b), to each tenant of the subject property.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.19(b) The notice shall be as follows:
“To the occupant(s) of
:
(address)
The owner(s) of this building, at (address), plans to convert this building to a (condominium, community apartment, or stock cooperative project). This is a notice of the owner’s intention to convert the building to a (condominium, community apartment, or stock cooperative project).
A tentative map to convert the building to a (condominium, community apartment, or stock cooperative project) was approved by the City on _________. If the City approves a final map, you may be required to vacate the premises, but that cannot happen for at least 180 days from the date this notice was served upon you.
Any future notice given to you to terminate your tenancy because of the conversion cannot be effective for at least 180 days from the date this notice was served upon you. This present notice is not a notice to terminate your tenancy; it is not a notice that you must now vacate the premises.
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(signature of owner or owner’s agent)
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(date)”
The written notices to tenants required by this section shall be deemed satisfied if such notices comply with the legal requirements for service by mail.

Section § 66452.20

Explanation

When a building is being converted into condos or similar ownership units, the owner must notify each tenant within five days of receiving the final subdivision report. This notice gives tenants a 90-day exclusive opportunity to buy their rental unit before it’s offered to the public, at the same or better terms. The notice should follow a specified format and is valid if mailed according to legal standards.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.20(a) Pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 66427.1, the subdivider shall give written notice within five days after receipt of the subdivision public report to each tenant of his or her exclusive right for at least 90 days after issuance of the subdivision public report to contract for the purchase of his or her respective unit in the form outlined in subdivision (b).
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.20(b) The notice shall be as follows:
“To the occupant(s) of
:
(address)
The owner(s) of this building, at (address), have received the final subdivision report on the proposed conversion of this building to a (condominium, community apartment, or stock cooperative project). Commencing on the date of issuance of the subdivision public report, you have the exclusive right for 90 days to contract for the purchase of your rental unit upon the same or more favorable terms and conditions than the unit will initially be offered to the general public.
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(signature of owner or owner’s agent)
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(date)”
The written notices to tenants required by this section shall be deemed satisfied if the notices comply with the legal requirements for service by mail.

Section § 66452.21

Explanation

This law extends the expiration date of certain subdivision and parcel maps by 12 months. It applies to maps approved before a specific legislative change became effective, but which are set to expire before January 1, 2011. This 12-month extension is in addition to any pre-existing extensions allowed by other laws. It also extends any state agency approvals related to these development projects by 12 months, provided they have not already expired. For determining map expirations, only certain approved extensions count, excluding development moratoriums or litigation stays.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.21(a) The expiration date of any tentative or vesting tentative subdivision map or parcel map for which a tentative or vesting tentative map, as the case may be, has been approved that has not expired on the date that the act that added this section became effective and that will expire before January 1, 2011, shall be extended by 12 months.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.21(b) The extension provided by subdivision (a) shall be in addition to any extension of the expiration date provided for in Section 66452.6, 66452.11, 66452.13, or 66463.5.
(c)CA Government Code § 66452.21(c) Any legislative, administrative, or other approval by any state agency that pertains to a development project included in a map that is extended pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be extended by 12 months if this approval has not expired on the date that the act that added this section became effective. This extension shall be in addition to any extension provided for in Section 66452.13.
(d)CA Government Code § 66452.21(d) For purposes of this section, the determination of whether a tentative subdivision map or parcel map expires before January 1, 2011, shall count only those extensions of time pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66452.6 or subdivision (c) of Section 66463.5 approved on or before the date that the act that added this section became effective and any additional time in connection with the filing of a final map pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 66452.6 for a map that was recorded on or before the date that the act that added this section became effective. The determination shall not include any development moratorium or litigation stay allowed or permitted by Section 66452.6 or 66463.5.

Section § 66452.22

Explanation

If you have a tentative subdivision map or parcel map approved before July 15, 2009, and it was set to expire before January 1, 2012, its expiration is extended by 24 months. This extra time adds to any other extensions given by specific related sections. Furthermore, any state agency's approval linked to such a map is also extended by 24 months if it hadn't expired by July 15, 2009. This also adds to other specific sections' extensions.

When deciding if a map expires before January 1, 2012, only consider time extensions already granted by July 15, 2009, and not any delays caused by a development freeze or legal issues. Additionally, certain rules about conditions set on building permits for residential subdivisions are adjusted for maps extended under this section.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.22(a) The expiration date of any tentative or vesting tentative subdivision map or parcel map for which a tentative or vesting tentative map, as the case may be, has been approved that has not expired on July 15, 2009, and that will expire before January 1, 2012, shall be extended by 24 months.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.22(b) The extension provided by subdivision (a) shall be in addition to any extension of the expiration date provided for in Section 66452.6, 66452.11, 66452.13, 66452.21, or 66463.5.
(c)CA Government Code § 66452.22(c) Any legislative, administrative, or other approval by any state agency that pertains to a development project included in a map that is extended pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be extended by 24 months if this approval has not expired on July 15, 2009. This extension shall be in addition to any extension provided for in Sections 66452.13 and 66452.21.
(d)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.22(d)
(1)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.22(d)(1) For purposes of this section, the determination of whether a tentative subdivision map or parcel map expires before January 1, 2012, shall count only those extensions of time pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66452.6 or subdivision (c) of Section 66463.5 approved on or before July 15, 2009, and any additional time in connection with the filing of a final map pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 66452.6 for a map that was recorded on or before July 15, 2009.
(2)CA Government Code § 66452.22(d)(2) The determination made pursuant to this subdivision shall not include any development moratorium or litigation stay allowed or permitted by Section 66452.6 or 66463.5.
(e)CA Government Code § 66452.22(e) The provisions of Section 65961 relating to conditions that may be imposed upon or after a building permit for a subdivision of single- or multiple-family residential units or a parcel map for a subdivision for which no tentative map was required, are modified as set forth in subdivisions (e) and (f) of Section 65961 for tentative maps extended pursuant to this section.

Section § 66452.23

Explanation

This section allows for a 24-month extension on the expiration of certain tentative, vesting tentative, or parcel maps that were approved but not expired before the law's enactment and would expire before January 1, 2014. This extension is in addition to others allowed by different sections. It also extends state agency approvals related to these projects by 24 months, provided they have not expired before this section took effect. When determining if a map expires before 2014, only specific pre-existing extensions are considered, excluding time lost to development freezes or court cases. For subdivisions with extended tentative maps, conditions on building permits may be modified as specified in related laws.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.23(a) The expiration date of any tentative map, vesting tentative map, or parcel map for which a tentative map or vesting tentative map, as the case may be, has been approved that has not expired on or before the date that the act that added this section became effective, and that will expire before January 1, 2014, shall be extended by 24 months.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.23(b) The extension provided by subdivision (a) shall be in addition to any extension of the expiration date provided for in Section 66452.6, 66452.11, 66452.13, 66452.21, 66452.22, or 66463.5.
(c)CA Government Code § 66452.23(c) Any legislative, administrative, or other approval by any state agency that pertains to a development project included in a map that is extended pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be extended by 24 months if this approval has not expired on or before the date that the act that added this section became effective. This extension shall be in addition to any extension provided for in Sections 66452.13, 66452.21, and 66452.22.
(d)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.23(d)
(1)Copy CA Government Code § 66452.23(d)(1) For purposes of this section, the determination of whether a tentative map or parcel map expires before January 1, 2014, shall count only those extensions of time pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66452.6 or subdivision (c) of Section 66463.5 approved on or before the effective date of the act that added this section, and any additional time in connection with the filing of a final map pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 66452.6 for a map that was recorded on or before the effective date of the act that added this section.
(2)CA Government Code § 66452.23(d)(2) The determination made pursuant to this subdivision shall not include any development moratorium or litigation stay allowed or permitted by Section 66452.6 or 66463.5.
(e)CA Government Code § 66452.23(e) The provisions of Section 65961 relating to conditions that may be imposed upon or after a building permit for a subdivision of single- or multiple-family residential units or a parcel map for a subdivision for which no tentative map was required, are modified as set forth in subdivisions (e) and (f) of Section 65961 for tentative maps extended pursuant to this section.

Section § 66452.24

Explanation

This law allows for a 24-month extension to the expiration dates of certain maps related to property development in California. For maps approved after January 1, 2000, which haven't expired yet, this extension applies automatically. Maps approved before December 31, 1999, may also extend by 24 months if the subdivider applies at least 90 days before expiration and meets zoning and planning requirements. There's a built-in 60-day automatic extension during the review of such applications. If denied, the subdivider can appeal. This law also states that any state approvals connected to these maps will likewise extend by 24 months. Additional extensions from other specific sections may also apply. Changes pertain to conditions set on residential subdivisions as well.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.24(a) The expiration date of any tentative map, vesting tentative map, or parcel map for which a tentative map or vesting tentative map, as the case may be, that was approved on or after January 1, 2000, and that has not expired on or before the effective date of the act that added this section, shall be extended by 24 months.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.24(b) Upon application of the subdivider filed at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map or vesting tentative map, or parcel map for which the tentative map or vesting tentative map, as the case may be, that was approved on or before December 31, 1999, the time at which the map expires shall be extended by the legislative body or by an advisory agency authorized to approve or conditionally approve tentative maps, for a period of 24 months upon a determination that the map is consistent with the applicable zoning and general plan requirements in effect when the application is filed. If the map is determined not to be consistent with applicable zoning and general plan requirements in effect when the application is filed, the legislative body or advisory agency may deny or conditionally approve an extension for a period of 24 months. Prior to the expiration of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map, upon an application by the subdivider to extend that map, the map shall automatically be extended for 60 days or until the application for the extension is approved, conditionally approved, or denied, whichever occurs last. If the advisory agency denies a subdivider’s application for an extension, the subdivider may appeal to the legislative body within 15 days after the advisory agency has denied the extension.
(c)CA Government Code § 66452.24(c) The extension provided by subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be in addition to any extension of the expiration date provided for in Section 66452.6, 66452.11, 66452.13, 66452.21, 66452.22, 66452.23, or 66463.5.
(d)CA Government Code § 66452.24(d) Any legislative, administrative, or other approval by any state agency that pertains to a development project included in a map that is extended pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be extended by 24 months if this approval has not expired on or before the effective date of the act that added this section. This extension shall be in addition to any extension provided for in Sections 66452.13, 66452.21, 66452.22, and 66452.23.
(e)CA Government Code § 66452.24(e) The provisions of Section 65961 relating to conditions that may be imposed upon or after a building permit for a subdivision of single- or multiple-family residential units or a parcel map for a subdivision for which no tentative map was required, are modified as set forth in subdivisions (e) and (f) of Section 65961 for tentative maps extended pursuant to this section.

Section § 66452.25

Explanation

This law allows certain maps related to property development in specific California counties to have their expiration dates extended by 24 months. The extension applies if the maps, including tentative or vesting tentative maps approved between January 1, 2002, and July 11, 2013, have not yet expired as of the effective date of the law. Developers can also apply for a 24-month extension for maps approved before December 31, 2001, if they meet current zoning and planning requirements.

If a map doesn't comply, an advisory agency can deny or conditionally approve the extension. If denied, developers can appeal within 15 days. These extensions are available in counties where incomes, unemployment, and poverty rates are significantly below or above state averages, respectively. Any related state agency approvals are also extended by 24 months, and existing legislative extensions still apply.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.25(a) If the map was approved within a county described in subdivision (c), the expiration date of a tentative map, vesting tentative map, or parcel map for which a tentative map or vesting tentative map, as the case may be, that was approved on or after January 1, 2002, and not later than July 11, 2013, and that has not expired on or before the effective date of the act that added this section, shall be extended by 24 months.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.25(b) If the map was approved or conditionally approved within a county described in subdivision (c), upon application of the subdivider filed at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map or vesting tentative map, or parcel map for which the tentative map or vesting tentative map, as the case may be, that was approved on or before December 31, 2001, the time at which the map expires shall be extended by the legislative body or by an advisory agency authorized to approve or conditionally approve tentative maps, for a period of 24 months upon a determination that the map is consistent with the applicable zoning and general plan requirements in effect when the application is filed. If the map is determined not to be consistent with applicable zoning and general plan requirements in effect when the application is filed, the legislative body or advisory agency may deny or conditionally approve an extension for a period of 24 months. Prior to the expiration of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map, upon an application by the subdivider to extend that map, the map shall automatically be extended for 60 days or until the application for the extension is approved, conditionally approved, or denied, whichever occurs last. If the advisory agency denies a subdivider’s application for an extension, the subdivider may appeal to the legislative body within 15 days after the advisory agency has denied the extension.
(c)CA Government Code § 66452.25(c) This section shall apply within a county when the following conditions within the county are met:
(1)CA Government Code § 66452.25(c)(1) The annual mean household income within the county is less than 80 percent of the statewide annual mean income, as determined by the most recent annual report of the federal American Community Survey 5-year Estimates, based upon the American Community Survey Design and Methodology publication (Version 2.0, January 2014) published by the United States Census Bureau.
(2)CA Government Code § 66452.25(c)(2) The annual nonseasonal unemployment rate is at least 2.75 percent higher than the statewide annual nonseasonal unemployment rate, as defined by the report on Labor Market Review published by the Employment Development Department in January of the year in which the community revitalization plan is prepared.
(3)CA Government Code § 66452.25(c)(3) The population for whom poverty status is determined is at least 4 percent higher than the statewide median poverty rate, as determined by the most recent annual report of the American Community Survey 5-year Estimates, based upon the American Community Survey Design and Methodology publication (Version 2.0, January 2014).
(d)CA Government Code § 66452.25(d) The extension provided by subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be in addition to any extension of the expiration date provided for in Section 66452.6, 66452.11, 66452.13, 66452.21, 66452.22, 66452.23, 66452.24, or 66463.5.
(e)CA Government Code § 66452.25(e) Any legislative, administrative, or other approval by any state agency that pertains to a development project included in a map that is extended pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be extended by 24 months if this approval has not expired on or before the effective date of the act that added this section. This extension shall be in addition to any extension provided for in Sections 66452.13, 66452.21, 66452.22, 66452.23, and 66452.24.
(f)CA Government Code § 66452.25(f) The provisions of Section 65961 relating to conditions that may be imposed upon or after a building permit for a subdivision of single- or multiple-family residential units or a parcel map for a subdivision for which no tentative map was required, are modified as set forth in subdivisions (e) and (f) of Section 65961 for tentative maps extended pursuant to this section.

Section § 66452.26

Explanation

This law allows local governments to extend the expiration date of certain maps related to housing projects for up to 24 months. It specifically applies to tentative maps, vesting tentative maps, or parcel maps that were approved between January 1, 2006, and July 11, 2013, and were already eligible for an extension under a previous law. These maps must not have expired before this law was enacted to qualify for the extension.

The expiration date of any tentative map, vesting tentative map, or parcel map for which a tentative map or vesting tentative map, as the case may be, that was approved on or after January 1, 2006, and not later than July 11, 2013, that relates to the construction of single-family or multifamily housing, and for which the expiration date was extended pursuant to Section 66452.25, and that has not expired on or before the effective date of the act that added this section, may be extended by the legislative body for up to 24 months.

Section § 66452.27

Explanation

This law allows local government bodies in Butte County, California, to extend the expiration of certain housing development maps for up to three years. These maps must have been approved between January 1, 2006, and March 31, 2019, and still be valid when this law was enacted. Additionally, if a state agency approval for a project associated with these maps has not expired yet, it can also be extended by three years. These extensions are on top of any other extensions already allowed by other specific sections of the law.

(a)CA Government Code § 66452.27(a) A legislative body located within the County of Butte, may extend the expiration date for up to 36 months of any tentative map, vesting tentative map, or parcel map for which a tentative map or vesting tentative map, as the case may be, was approved on or after January 1, 2006, and not later than March 31, 2019, that relates to the construction of single or multifamily housing, and that has not expired on or before the effective date of the act that added this section.
(b)CA Government Code § 66452.27(b) Any legislative, administrative, or other approval by any state agency that pertains to a development project included in a map that is extended pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be extended by 36 months if the approval has not expired on or before the effective date of the act that added this section.
(c)CA Government Code § 66452.27(c) The extension provided by subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be in addition to any extension of the expiration date provided for in Section 66452.6, 66452.21, 66452.22, 66452.23, 66452.24, or 66463.5.