§ 19.350

The purpose of regulating parolee/probationer homes is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §49, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Parolee/probationer homes, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this chapter.

(Ord. 7331 §49, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.350.030 - Additional application requirements.

The application for a discretionary permit for a parolee/probationer home shall include the following additional information:

A.

Client profile (the subgroup of the population of the facility is intended to serve such as single men, families, etc.);

B.

Maximum number of occupants and hours of facility operation;

C.

Term of client stay;

D.

Support services to be provided on-site and projected staffing levels; and

E.

Rules of conduct and/or management plan.

(Ord. 7331 §49, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.350.040 - Site location, operation and development standards.

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions shall apply unless otherwise specified here.

A.

Site location standards.

1.

The use shall be compatible with neighboring uses.

2.

Establishment of the facility shall not result in harm to the health, safety or general welfare of the surrounding neighborhood and substantial adverse impacts on adjoining properties or land uses will not result.

3.

The facility shall be located along or near a major arterial with ready access to public transportation.

4.

The facility shall be accessible to necessary support services.

5.

To avoid over-concentration of parolee/probationer, there shall be a 5,000-foot separation requirement between parolee/probationer homes as measured from the nearest outside building walls between the subject use and the nearest property line of any other parolee/probationer housing site.

6.

A parolee/probationer home shall not be located within 1,000 feet of any other group housing, assisted living facility, a public or private school (kindergarten through twelfth grade), university, college, student housing, senior housing, family day care home, day care center, public park, library, business licensed for on- or off-sales of alcoholic beverages, or emergency shelter as defined in Article X (Definitions) and as measured from any point on the outside walls of the parolee/probationer home to the nearest property line of the noted use.

7.

The facility should be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

B.

Operation and development standards.

1.

Sufficient on-site parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 19.580. The precise number of parking spaces required will be determined based on the operating characteristics of the specific proposal.

2.

Both indoor and outdoor common areas shall be provided on site.

3.

All setback standards of the underlying zone shall be met.

4.

On-site staff supervision shall be required during all hours of facility operation.

5.

Individual client stays shall not exceed 180 days.

(Ord. No. 7701, § 20, 2025; Ord. 7660, § 6, 2024; Ord. 7528 §1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7520 §1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7331 §49, 2016; Ord. 7158 §8, 2012; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.350.050 - Special noticing requirements.

All property owners within 1,000 feet of the proposed facility, as measured from the subject property lines, shall be notified of the proposed discretionary permit.

(Ord. 7331 §49, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.350.060 - Existing facilities require a permit.

A.

Any existing parolee/probationer housing that has not complied with these requirements is in violation of this title and is subject to appropriate code enforcement action.

B.

An existing parolee/probationer home in good standing may file a written request for an extension of time of up to one year in which to file for the required discretionary permit. The written request shall include the reason for the request, including budgeting and/or securing filing fees, subject to confirmation and approval by the Planning Division. A filing extension may be granted by the Planning Division when it is verified that good faith efforts to budget and/or secure funds are made, financial hardship exists and a favorable recommendation is obtained from the Police Department. The Police Department recommendation is based upon a review of calls for service and criminal history at the parolee/probationer home for the previous 12 months. This subsection shall sunset and no longer be effective after June 8, 2006.

(Ord. 7331 §49, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Any change in operating conditions from what was originally approved and imposed by the City, including, but not limited to, number of occupants or parolees/probationers or any modifications to the conditions of approval pursuant to the required discretionary permit shall require the immediate submittal of a request for revision of the required discretionary permit.

(Ord. 7331 §49, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

An existing parolee/probationer home established pursuant to any permit discontinued for any period of time is deemed abandoned. Any subsequent establishment of a parolee/probationer home shall be required to first obtain a new discretionary permit.

(Ord. 7331 §49, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Modifications to the above site location, operation and development standards may be considered in conjunction with the required Minor Conditional Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit, as applicable.

(Ord. 7331 §49, 2016)

Chapter 19.355 - PAWN SHOP