Article 4 — Chapter 17.86

SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY

Sections:

17.86.010 Purpose. 17.86.020 Applicability.

17.86.010 Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish standards for the location, site planning, development, and operations of certain land uses that are allowed by Article 2, Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses, within individual or multiple districts, and for activities that require special standards to minimize the impacts of these uses and activities on surrounding properties and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their occupants and of the general public.

17.86.020 Applicability. Single-room occupancy units are permitted with a Use Permit in the C-1 (General Commercial) Zoning District.

17.86.030 Permit Required. A Use Permit is required for approval of a single-room occupancy unit.

A. Single-room occupancy facilities shall comply with the following standards:

1. The floor are as per room shall be a minimum of 150 square feet .

2. The maximum room occupancy two people.

3. A common area with a minimum of 250 square feet shall be provided.

4. Bathroom Facilities. An SRO unit is not required to but may contain partial or full bathroom facilities. A partial bathroom facility shall have at

least a toilet and sink; a full facility shall have a toilet, sink, and bathtub, shower, or bathtub/shower combination. If a full bathroom facility is not provided, common bathroom facilities shall be provided in accordance with California Building Code for congregate residences with at least one full bathroom per every three units on a floor. 5. Kitchen. An SRO unit is not required to but may contain partial or full kitchen facilities. A full kitchen includes a sink, a refrigerator, and a stove, range top, or oven. A partial kitchen is missing at least one of these appliances. If a full kitchen is not provided, common kitchen facilities shall be provided with at least one full kitchen per floor. 6. A manager’s unit shall be provided for SRO projects with 16 or more units and may exceed the maximum allowable square feet per room.

B. Occupancy shall be limited to a minimum of 30 days.

C. On-site management for single-room facilities with 16 or more units shall be provided 24 hours per day. The manager shall be accessible to residents, law enforcement personnel, and any other individuals who need to establish communication upon or about the premises.

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The manager also shall have the authority to exercise control over the premises to ensure that the use of the premises does not result in littering, nuisance activities, noise, or other activities that adversely impact surrounding properties.

D. Cleaning services shall be provided in the common areas.

E. Density Standards. The density shall be calculated based on the applicable zone with one room equivalent to one-half dwelling.

F. Design Standards. The following design guidelines are intended to be interpreted with some flexibility in their application to each project:

1. Living units should have amenities sufficient to sustain daily living, including, but not limited to, furnishings designed for smaller spaces, built-in cabinets, closets, miscellaneous storage, and individually controlled heating and ventilation. 2. Living units should be prewired for both telephone, cable television, and internet service. 3. Laundry services should be provided.

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