Marin County Municipal Code Ch. 22.59 Homeless Shelter Permits

This Section establishes permit requirements for the County review of any facility proposed for use as a homeless shelter.

(Ord. No. 3577, 2012)

Where allowed by Article II (Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses), homeless shelters shall comply with the standards of Section 22.32.095 (Homeless Shelter Permits). Homeless shelter means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.

(Ord. No. 3577, 2012)

A. Filing.

1. Application for a Homeless Shelter Permit shall be submitted, filed, and processed in compliance with and in the manner described for ministerial permits in Chapter 22.40 (Application Filing and Processing, Fees).

2. Homeless Shelter Permit applications are available online and at the Agency's public service counter.

B. Project review procedure. Each Homeless Shelter Permit application shall be analyzed by the Director to ensure that the application is consistent with the purpose and findings of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 3577, 2012; Ord. No. 3666, § II(exh. A), 2017)

The Director may approve or conditionally approve a Homeless Shelter Permit if it complies with standards as set forth in Section 22.32.095, and complies with all standards established by the County Fire Department or local Fire Protection District as applicable.

(Ord. No. 3577, 2012; Ord. No. 3745, § 1(exh. A), 2021)