Chapter 17.225 — TEMPORARY CARE UNIT
Sebastopol Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Sebastopol
17.225.010 Standards. ¶
A. A temporary care unit may be allowed in any residential district, subject to the standards of the SMC, including applicable height, yard, and setback standards.
B. No additional parking is required for a temporary care unit.
17.225.020 Permit requirements. ¶
A. A temporary care unit requires a temporary use permit.
B. One temporary care unit per parcel may be considered for approval by the Planning Director; more than one temporary dwelling unit per parcel shall be considered for approval by the Planning Commission.
C. The term of the temporary use permit may exceed the term provisions identified in SMC 17.400 and 17.430. The term for a temporary use permit for a temporary care unit shall be up to one year and shall be allowed six month extensions as long as there is a continued demonstrated need.
17.225.030 Findings for approval of temporary care units. ¶
Temporary care units conforming to these provisions shall only be approved if the following findings can be made in an affirmative manner:
A. The subject property is physically suitable for the type of development proposed;
B. The applicant has demonstrated a need for the temporary care unit.
C. Appropriate utility connections will be provided.
D. Appropriate setbacks will be provided.
E. The proposed development would be compatible with existing and permissible land uses within the district and the general area in which the proposed use is to be located;
F. Approval of the proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, convenience or general welfare; and
G. Approval of the proposed development is consistent with the General Plan.
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- Chapter 17.04 — ZONING CODE
- Chapter 17.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.10 — ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.20 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.25 — COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.30 — COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.32 — OS - OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.40 — PC - PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.44 — WETLANDS DISTRICTS (W, WS COMBINING, WF COMBIN…
- Chapter 17.46 — ESOS - ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCENIC OPEN SPACE COM…
- Chapter 17.48 — RECOVERY (REC) COMBINING DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.100 — GENERAL HEIGHT, YARD ENCROACHMENT, CREEK SETB…
- Chapter 17.110 — OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.120 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.130 — GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICAT…
- Chapter 17.140 — WIND TURBINE TOWERS
- Chapter 17.150 — CULTURAL HERITAGE
- Chapter 17.160 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 17.200 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY ALLOWANCES
- Chapter 17.210 — MANUFACTURED HOMES
- Chapter 17.220 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 17.225 — TEMPORARY CARE UNIT
- Chapter 17.230 — SMALL LOT SUBDIVISIONS
- Chapter 17.240 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
- Chapter 17.250 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 17.255 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 17.260 — HOME-BASED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 17.280 — PARK AND RECREATION LAND DEDICATION AND FEES
- Chapter 17.290 — PROHIBITION ON RENTAL HOUSING PRICE GOUGING A…
- Chapter 17.295 — DISASTER RECOVERY HOUSING PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.300 — OUTDOOR USES
- Chapter 17.310 — PUBLIC ART - REQUIRING PUBLIC ART AS PART OF …
- Chapter 17.320 — TRANSITIONAL SITES
- Chapter 17.330 — OUTDOOR MUSIC AND NOISE IN THE DOWNTOWN
- Chapter 17.340 — FORMULA BUSINESS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.345 — SERVICE STATIONS AND CAR WASHES
- Chapter 17.350 — ALCOHOL USE PERMIT CRITERIA
- Chapter 17.355 — MOBILE FOOD TRUCK REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.360 — COMPREHENSIVE CANNABIS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.400 — PROCEDURES AND ADMINISTRATION - GENERAL PROVI…
- Chapter 17.405 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT
- Chapter 17.410 — ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.415 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.420 — VARIANCE PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.425 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION UNDER THE FAIR HOUSI…
- Chapter 17.430 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.435 — DOWNTOWN NOISE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.440 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 17.445 — GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.450 — DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.455 — APPEAL PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.460 — PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.470 — ENFORCEMENT/PENALTIES
- Chapter 17.500 — CITY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM