Part 16 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS

Consistent with Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 65582, 65583(a) and 65589.5, all California cities are required to identify a zone in which to permit emergency shelters by right. The purpose of regulating the siting of emergency shelters is to ensure the development of emergency shelters do not adversely impact adjacent parcels or the surrounding neighborhood, and shall be developed in a manner which protects the health, safety and general welfare of the nearby residents and businesses, while providing for the housing needs of the homeless.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

(A) Maximum beds. The emergency shelter shall contain a maximum of 30 beds and shall serve no more than 30 homeless persons at a time.

(B) Maximum length of stay. Temporary shelter shall be available to residents for no more than six months. Staff and services shall be provided to assist residents to obtain permanent shelter and income.

(C) Lighting. Adequate external lighting shall be provided for security purposes. The lighting shall be stationary, directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way and of an intensity compatible with the neighborhood.

(D) Onsite management. Onsite management of the facility shall be required during all open hours of operation.

(E) Management plan. The emergency shelter provider/operator shall have a written management plan including, as applicable, provisions for staff training, neighborhood outreach, security, screening of residents to ensure compatibility with services provided at the facility and for training, counseling and treatment programs for residents.

(F) Licenses. The emergency shelter facility shall demonstrate that it is in and maintains in good standing county and/or state licenses, if required by these agencies for the owner(s), operator(s) and/or staff on the proposed facility.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

In addition to the development standards set forth in subchapter 153.050, Commercial and Industrial Zones, the following shall apply to emergency shelters.

(A) Proximity to other emergency shelters. No more than one emergency shelter shall be permitted within a radius of 300 feet.

(B) Waiting and intake areas. Interior onsite waiting and client intake areas must be at least 200 square feet. Outdoor onsite waiting areas may be a maximum of 100 square feet, and must be located within 50 feet of the public right-of-way.

(C) Security. Parking and outdoor facilities shall be designed to provide security for residents, visitors and employees.

(D) Common facilities. The development may provide one or more of the following specific common facilities for the exclusive use of the residents:

• (1) Central cooking and dining room(s);

• (2) Recreation Room;

• (3) Counseling center;

• (4) Child care facilities; and

• (5) Other support services.

(E) Parking. On-site parking for emergency shelters shall be subject to requirements set forth in § 153.150.040.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)