1.0 spaces per SRO dwelling unit and comply with the

19.30.090.B.

Tenancy. Tenancy of SRO shall be limited to thirty (30) or more days. Short-term rentals are not permitted.

Existing Structures. An existing structure may be converted to an SRO Facility, consistent with the provisions of this section.

Periodic Housing Inspection Program. An SRO Facility shall be subject to the requirements of Section 4-14.

Development Standards.

New buildings. When new buildings are proposed to be constructed, the building and site design shall comply with Division 19.27 of the Novato Municipal Code.

Additions to existing buildings. When an addition to an existing building is proposed, and the addition does not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the existing building, the addition shall use the same exposed building materials and siding and colors of the existing building. When an addition to an existing building is proposed that exceeds twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the existing building, the entire building (existing building and proposed addition) shall comply with Division 19.27.

Façade remodels. If a façade remodel is proposed, and the area of the façade remodel does not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the wall area of the building elevation proposed to be altered, then the exposed building materials and siding and colors shall be the same as that of the existing façade proposed to be remodeled. If a façade remodel is proposed, and the area of the façade remodel exceeds twenty-five (25) percent of the wall area of the building elevation proposed to be altered, then the remodel shall comply with Division 19.27 of the Novato Municipal Code.

Notwithstanding the requirements of subsections 2. or 3., immediately above, a Developer may voluntarily propose an addition or façade remodel that complies with Division 19.27 regardless of the size of the addition or façade remodel.

A Single-room Occupancy Facility shall comply with all other applicable development and performance standards detailed in Article 2 and Article 3 of Chapter XIX (Zoning) of the Novato Municipal Code.

Application Submittal, Review, and Approval Process.

Application Submittal. A Zoning Clearance Application shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review, and shall include the Zoning Clearance fee, as detailed on the City's Master Fee Schedule; plans and documents sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the development standards, design standards, and management requirement of this section; and those submittal requirements established by the Community Development Department.

Review Timelines. An application shall be reviewed for completeness pursuant to Section 65943 of the California Government Code. Once an application has been deemed complete pursuant to Section 65943 of

the California Government Code, a decision regarding the application shall be made pursuant to the timelines of Section 65950 of the California Government Code.

(Ord. No. 1718, § 3(Exh. D), 9-10-2024)