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The standards for the physical development of condominiums are as follows:

A. Structures must meet or must be corrected to meet the requirements of the Uniform Building Code Chapter 35 requirements relating to the transmission of sound.

B. Enclosed and secure storage space for the storage of bulky goods shall be provided within the project in an amount equal to one cubic foot of storage area for each three (3) feet of gross floor area of the unit, excluding any garage or carport. The minimum clear dimensions of any such space shall not be less than six (6) feet by six (6) feet by eight (8) feet, and the space provided shall be in addition to the bathroom, bedroom, linen, or kitchen cupboard, or closet space, normally expected within each unit.

C. Either laundry facilities shall be provided within the individual unit or a number of washers and dryers adequate to meet the needs of the future tenants (as determined by the City) shall be provided within common areas of the project.

D. Condominium conversion projects shall be repaired or modified to conform to the minimum standards of the Uniform Building Code except where waived by the Planning Commission with the consent of the City Chief Building Official as not necessary to fulfill the intent of this chapter.

E. Design and Improvement Standards. The design of site improvements shall comply with the design improvement standards of Larkspur Municipal Code Chapter 17.16.

F. The site landscaping and exterior lighting shall be approved by the Planning Commission.

G. All public utilities shall be independently metered to each unit except in the case of existing buildings where appropriate agreements for the distribution of costs are included in the project’s CC&Rs.

H. A sinking fund shall be established in an amount satisfactory to the City Engineer for the maintenance and repair of all commonly owned structures, mechanical equipment, open space, common guest parking and landscaped areas. (Ord. 1069 §§ 5, 6, 2023; Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 953 § 1(48), 2007; Ord. 933 § 3, 2004; Ord. 667 § 1 (part), 1981)