61-2 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

61.2.1 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to facilitate development of supportive housing as defined in California Government Code. California Government Code Section 65582 defines supportive housing as housing with no limit on the length of stay that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to an on-site or offsite service that helps residents retain the housing, improve his or her health status, and maximize their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Supportive housing is a residential use subject to the same requirements and restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.

61.2.2.1 Single-Unit Supportive Housing. Supportive housing that consists of single residential units is principally permitted in all zones where single-family residential development is principally permitted, and is subject only to the development standards applicable to residential uses of the same type in the same zone.

61.2.2.2 Multifamily Supportive Housing. Multifamily supportive housing developed under California Government Code 65650 et seq., consisting of fifty (50) units or less that meets all of the following requirements is principally permitted in the R-3, R-4, C-1, C-2, C-3, CH, MB, MU1 and MU2 zoning districts, provided:

61.2.2.2.1 Units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for fifty-five (55) years.

61.2.2.2.2 Affordability. One hundred percent (100%) of the units within the development, excluding managers’ units, must be restricted to lower income households, and are or will be receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income Californians. Lower income households has the same meaning as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5.

61.2.2.2.3 Supportive Housing Units. At least twenty-five percent (25%) of the units in the development or twelve (12) units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. In developments with fewer than twelve (12) units, one hundred percent (100%) of those units must be restricted to residents in supportive housing.

61.2.2.2.4 Services Plan. The applicant must submit a plan for providing supportive services, with documentation demonstrating that supportive services will be provided on site to residents in the

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project as required by California Government Code Section 65651, and describing those services, which must include all of the following:

61.2.2.2.4.1 The name of the proposed entity or entities that will provide supportive services.

61.2.2.2.4.2 The proposed funding source or sources for the provided on-site supportive services.

61.2.2.2.4.3 Proposed staffing levels.

61.2.2.2.5 Replacement Dwelling Units. The supportive housing development must replace rental dwelling units in the manner provided in California Government Code Section 65915.

61.2.2.2.6 Facilities. Units within the development, excluding managers’ units, include at least one (1) bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.

61.2.2.2.7 Supportive Services Floor Area. For a development with twenty (20) or fewer total units, at least ninety (90) square feet shall be provided for on-site supportive services. For a development with more than twenty-one (21) units, at least three percent (3%) of the total nonresidential floor area must be provided for on-site supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens.

61.2.2.2.8 Any other requirements of California Government Code Section 65650 et seq. regarding supportive housing, as that section may be amended.

61.2.2.3 Multifamily supportive housing is subject only to the development standards applicable to residential uses of the same type in the same zone.

61.2.3 Supportive Housing in Commercial Zones and Business Parks. Supportive housing located in C-1, C-2, C-3 or MB zoning districts is permitted above the ground floor as the primary use. Supportive housing units may be located on the ground floor in C-1, C-2, C-3, or MB zoning districts with a special permit.

61.2.4 Parking. Supportive housing located within one-half (1/2) mile walking distance of a public transit stop is not subject to minimum parking requirements. (Ord. 2275, § D, 5/28/2002; Ord. 2629, § 9, 6/11/2019; Ord. 2693, § 2, 6/7/2022; Ord. 2721, § 2, 7/11/2023; Ord. 2729, § 2, 1/9/2024)

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