15.07.010 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to provide requirements and standards for condominium development and conversion within the city to ensure the following:
A. To satisfy the intent and promote opportunities described in the State Condominium Act, Chapter 64.34 RCW;
B. To provide local oversight of requirements of the State Condominium Act, Chapter 64.34 RCW;
C. To provide a city review and approval process for condominium conversions and the condominium form of housing ownership;
D. To provide standards for conversions to mitigate identified impacts and provide for the public health, safety, welfare, use and interest;
E. To promote the intent of GMA to provide a range of housing types including high density forms of housing;
F. To provide opportunities for home ownership with a variety of housing types including high density forms of housing;
G. To provide the residents of the city an opportunity for a variety of housing choices and opportunities;
H. To promote new and maintain existing affordable housing opportunities in a variety of housing types;
I. To provide minimum standards for inspections of condominium conversions to promote the public’s health and safety;
J. To provide access to necessary services for residents of rental housing, mobile home parks, manufactured home parks and other forms of housing that may be impacted by condominium conversions;
K. To provide opportunities and incentives for development of a variety of housing types and forms to promote the city’s various housing goals, policies and programs. (Ord. 1520 §32, 2017).