Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 17 — ZONING›Division IV — SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Blythe Municipal Code Ch. 17 63B - Single-Room Occupancy (SRO)
Blythe Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Blythe
Cite as: Blythe Municipal Code Chapter 17 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 862, § 8, adopted October 8, 2013, set out provisions intended for use as Chapter 17.68. For purposes of classification, and at the editor's discretion, these provisions have been included as Chapter 17.63B.
17.63B.010 - Intent.¶
It is the intent of this chapter to facilitate and encourage the provision of affordable shelter for low-income persons with special housing needs by allowing SRO housing without a conditional use permit or other discretionary action in the service industrial (I-S) and general industrial (I-G) zones.
(Ord. No. 862, § 8, 10-8-13)
17.63B.020 - Occupancy.¶
An SRO unit shall be occupied by a single person. Occupancy of SRO units may be restricted to seniors or be available to persons of all ages.
(Ord. No. 862, § 8, 10-8-13)
17.63B.030 - Special development and management standards.¶
In addition to the applicable development and performance standards set forth in Division III of Title 17, the following development and management standards shall apply to SRO housing:
A. Units in an SRO housing development shall consist of a single room and may have a private or shared bathroom. A shared common kitchen and activity area may also be provided.
B. On-site management shall be provided.
(Ord. No. 862, § 8, 10-8-13)
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