Chapter 21.43 — SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY

This chapter sets forth regulations for single room occupancy (SRO) units as defined in Section 21.200.200. (Ord. 736, § 5 (part), 2025).

Single room occupancy developments are permitted by-right in the Mixed Use Overlay zone and in zoning districts that allow multi-family residential development, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit. (Ord. 736, § 5 (part), 2025).

Single room occupancy (SRO) residential developments shall be subject to and comply with the development

standards of the zoning district in which they are located and the following standards and regulations:

• (a) SROs are only permitted on second floors and above.

• (b) The minimum size for the individual units is 200 square feet of floor area.

• (c) The minimum number of SROs in a single building shall be 35 units, and shall include the following amenities:

• (1) One laundry room facility per floor.

• (2) An on-site manager's apartment.

• (3) Secured bicycle racks or motorcycle spaces shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one for each ten tenants.

• (d) Each SRO unit shall include the following:

• (1) Bathroom with shower in separate room from main living quarters.

• (2) A minimum of one closet no less than six square feet in size.

• (3) Adequate heating and air conditioning. Air conditioning units may be installed for each SRO unit as long as they are flush with the exterior wall surface (window air conditioning units are not permitted).

• (4) Kitchen counter top with a minimum depth of 12 inches and width of 24 inches.

• (5) Space and proper wiring for microwave and refrigerator.

• (6) Kitchen sink with garbage disposal.

• (e) SRO occupancy shall be limited as follows:

• (1) A maximum of one adult person, with a maximum occupancy of three persons per unit. (Ord. 736, § 5 (part), 2025).

Approval of projects pursuant to this chapter shall require a Zoning Clearance pursuant to Chapter 21.96. No public hearing or notice shall be required.

• (Ord. 736, § 5 (part), 2025).