Division 18 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS

(A) Permanent emergency shelters, emergency shelters for families and low-barrier navigation centers shall meet the following standards:

(1) No shelter patron shall be re-admitted to the same emergency shelter within five days of being discharged after a stay of six months.

(2) If site characteristics permit, an enclosed or screened waiting area shall be provided between the on-site intake area for shelter patrons and the public right-of-way in order to prevent queuing within any public right-of-way. (3) Each shelter shall establish hours of operation for patron intake and discharge, patron rules of conduct and procedures for notifying patrons of such hours and rules of conduct.

(4) On-site manager/shelter personnel shall be provided during all hours of operation when patrons are present. A designated area for on-site personnel shall be located near the main entry to the shelter for the purpose of controlling admittance and providing security.

(5) A shelter shall be limited to serving no more than the number of patrons allowed by fire or building code occupancy.

(6) Off-street parking shall be provided pursuant to Section 16-622 of this chapter.

(7) Each emergency shelter shall be equipped with exterior security lighting in accordance with section 16-320 of the zoning code. Lighting shall be shielded from all adjacent residential areas.

(8) The emergency shelter operator shall maintain an on-site security plan and emergency preparedness plan. (Ord. No. 2864, 3036)