Part 7 — OPERATIONS
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · San Jose
5.12.700 - Standards for operations.¶
A.
Operating procedures: Operating procedures including a security plan and service requirements shall be approved or adopted by the City and incorporated in any leases or contracts with operators and service providers. These procedures shall be designed to maintain order and safety within the buildings or structures used for Homeless Shelters. At a minimum, the standards will address:
Participant Eligibility and Agreements.
Appeal Procedures.
Property Management and Maintenance.
Site Rules.
Complaints.
Security Plan.
Required Staffing and Security.
On-Site Supportive Services (if applicable).
Fire and Emergency Procedures.
Incident Management and Reporting.
Neighborhood Relations.
Affordable Rent (if applicable).
Notification of Non-applicability of State Landlord-Tenant and Relocation laws.
Inspections.
B.
Maintenance. Emergency housing and emergency housing facilities shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition, and free from vermin, vectors and other matter of an infectious or contagious nature. The grounds within emergency housing sites shall be kept clean and free from accumulation of debris, filth, garbage, pollutants (including biowaste, oils, fuels and other items that are prohibited from entering storm drains) and deleterious matter. Emergency housing and emergency housing facilities shall not be occupied if a substandard condition exists hereunder, as determined by the Enforcing Agency.
C.
Fire Hazards. Dangerous materials or materials that create a fire hazard as determined by the Enforcing Agency, shall not be allowed on the grounds within emergency housing sites.
(Ord. 30969.)
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