Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 21, § 1481.3 Affordable Price Sales: Minimum Property Standards

• Library: California Code of Regulations
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through Register 2023 Notice Reg. No. 52, December 29, 2023
• Citation: Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 21, § 1481.3
• Year: 2023

(a) Marketable. The property shall comprise a single readily marketable real estate entity.

(b) Party or Lot Line Wall. A building constructed on or to a property line shall be separated from the adjoining building, by a wall extending the full height of the building from the foundation to the ridge of the roof. The wall can separate row type townhouses or semi-detached units. There shall be adequate space between buildings to permit maintenance of the exterior walls.

(c) Service and Facilities.

(1) Each living unit shall be able to be used and maintained individually without trespass upon adjoining properties. Any easement required shall run with the land.

(2) Utilities shall be independent for each living unit except that common services, such as water, sewer, gas, and electricity, may be provided for living units under a single mortgage or ownership. Separate utility service shut-off for each unit shall be provided For living units under separate ownership, common utility services may be provided from the main to the building line when protected by easement or covenant and maintenance agreement acceptable to the Department. Individual utilities serving a living unit shall not pass over, under, or through another living unit, unless provision is made for repair and maintenance of utilities without trespass on adjoining properties or legal provision is made for permanent right of access for maintenance and repair of utilities.

(3) Other facilities shall be independent for each living unit, except that common services, such as laundry and storage space or heating, may be provided for in two-to-four living unit buildings under a single mortgage.

(d) Utilities. Each living unit shall contain the following:

(1) A continuing supply of safe and potable water.

(2) Sanitary facilities and a safe method of sewage disposal.

(3) Heating adequate for healthful and comfortable living conditions. The Department may determine that climatic conditions are such that mechanical heating is not required. Dwellings with wood burning stoves or solar systems used as a primary heat source shall have permanently installed conventional heating systems that maintain at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit in areas containing plumbing systems.

(4) Domestic hot water.

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