1500-11-010 - Cold Weather Shelters — Sutter County Zoning Code

A cold weather shelter shall be permitted by approval of a Zoning Clearance on a rotational basis at an existing, permitted religious institution, recreation center, or similar facility, subject to the following standards:

A.

Number of Participants. The maximum number of participants that can stay at a single facility is 30 people.

Length of Stay. The maximum length of stay by an eligible participant is 7 days.

C.

Hours of Operation. Eligible participants shall be brought to the participating facility not before 6:00 p.m. and shall depart the facility by 7:30 a.m.

D.

Operations Plan. The participating facility shall prepare and submit to the Director an operations plan describing provisions for: staffing; screening of eligible participants; occupancy schedule; security and no loitering policies; and a transportation plan.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

1500-11-020 - Emergency Shelters

Emergency Shelters shall be located, developed, and operated according to the following standards:

A.

Number of Beds. The number of beds in an emergency shelter shall be in compliance with applicable building and fire codes.

B.

Proximity to Other Emergency Shelters. No emergency shelter may be located within 300 feet of another emergency shelter.

C.

Length of Stay. Occupancy for any one individual in the Emergency Shelter shall be limited to 6 months within any 12-month period.

D.

On-site Waiting and Intake Areas. The Emergency Shelter shall provide on-site waiting and intake areas, such areas shall be located either inside the facility or fully screened from view of the public right-of-way and neighboring properties.

E.

Hours of Operation. Each Emergency Shelter shall establish and maintain set hours of operation for client intake and discharge. These hours shall be clearly displayed at the entrance to the shelter at all times. The shelter operator shall discourage loitering of clients in the vicinity of the shelter during non-intake hours of operation.

F.

Staffing. On-site management shall be provided 24 hours a day seven days a week and accompanied by support staff.

G.

Operations Plan. The shelter operator shall prepare and submit to the Director a written operations plan describing provisions for: staff training; neighborhood outreach; security; screening of residents; resident training, counseling, and treatment programs; and total number of staff by shift.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

Article 12 - Home Occupations Chapter - 1500-12

1500-12-010 - Types of Home Occupations

A.

Home Office. A business limited to the use of a home computer, phone, desk, and related office equipment. Home offices do not involve client visits or employees and deliveries would be no more than what is typical of a residential use.

B.

Cottage Food Operation. A business, pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code, where a cottage food operator resides and where cottage food products (identified on the list of approved cottage food categories established and maintained by the California Department of Public Health) are prepared or packaged for sale to a consumer or third-party retailer.

C.

Minor Home Occupation. A business that includes no outside employees and limited client visits. Types of minor home occupations may include professional offices, one-on-one instruction such as tutoring and music lessons, computer programing; art studios, telephone sales and surveys, domestic services and similar uses.

D.

Major Home Occupation. A business that may include one outside employee and more extensive client visits. Types of major home occupations may include, equipment repair, contractor's office, dog grooming, hairdressing, nail salons, light assembly and shipping, catering, food processing, professional offices and similar uses.