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Chapter 2ݤ9224 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES

§9224.14 SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY FACILITIES

Ukiah Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Ukiah

A single room occupancy (SRO) facility shall comply with the requirements of this section where allowed by Table 3: Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements.

A. Purpose: The provisions of this section are intended to provide opportunities for the development of permanent, affordable housing for small households and for people with special needs in proximity to transit and services, and to establish standards for these units. B. Development Standards: 1. Single Room Occupancy Facilities: a. Density: An SRO facility is not required to meet the density standards of the General Plan. b. Common Area: Four (4) square feet per living unit shall be provided, with at least two hundred (200) square feet in area of interior common space, excluding janitorial facilities and common hallways. c. Laundry Facilities: Laundry facilities shall be provided in a separate room at the ratio of one washer and one dryer for every ten (10) units or fractional number thereof, with at least one washer and one dryer per floor. d. Cleaning Supply Room: A cleaning supply room or utility closet with a wash tub with hot and cold running water shall be provided on each floor of the SRO facility. 2. Single Room Occupancy Units: a. Unit Size: An SRO unit shall have a minimum size of one hundred fifty (150) square feet and a maximum of four hundred (400) square feet. b. Occupancy: An SRO unit shall accommodate a maximum of two (2) persons. c. Bathroom: 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 a 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 facilities shall be provided in accordance with the building code for congregate residences with at least one full bathroom per floor. d. 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 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. e. Closet: Each SRO unit shall have a separate closet. f. Code Compliance: SRO units shall comply with all requirements of the building code. C. Accessibility: All SRO units shall comply with all applicable accessibility and adaptability requirements. All common areas shall be fully accessible. D. Management: 1. Facility Management: An SRO facility with ten (10) or more units shall provide on-site management that includes a manager’s unit on the premises. An SRO facility with less than ten (10) units shall provide a management office on site. 2. Management Plan: A management plan shall be submitted with the development application for an SRO facility and shall be approved by the City. The management plan shall address management and operation of the facility, rental procedures, safety and security of residents, and building maintenance.

premises. An SRO facility with less than ten (10) units shall provide a management office on site. 2. Management Plan: A management plan shall be submitted with the development application for an SRO facility and shall be approved by the City. The management plan shall address management and operation of the facility, rental procedures, safety and security of residents, and building maintenance.

E. Vehicle Parking: Off-street parking shall be provided at a rate of 0.50 spaces per unit (two (2) units would require one parking space).

F. Bicycle Parking: Secure bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of 0.50 spaces per unit (two (2) units would require one parking space).

G. Tenancy: Tenancy of SRO units shall be limited to thirty (30) or more days.

H. Existing Structures: An existing structure may be converted to an SRO facility when in compliance with the provisions of this section. (Ord. 1139, §2 (Exh. A, 5.140), adopted 2012)

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  1. Chapter 2
  2. ▸ Chapter 2
    Overview
    1. §9055 PURPOSE AND INTENT
    2. §9056 PURPOSE AND INTENT
    3. §9057 PURPOSE AND INTENT
    4. §9058 PURPOSE
    5. §9067.5 LOT COVERAGE
    6. §9135 PURPOSE AND INTENT
    7. §9170 PURPOSE AND INTENT
    8. §9174 PURPOSE
    9. §9220 PURPOSE
    10. §9221 APPLICABILITY
    11. §9222 ZONING
    12. §9223 BUILDING AND SITE USES
    13. ▸ §9224 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
      Overview
      1. §9224.1 PURPOSE
      2. §9224.2 APPLICABILITY
      3. §9224.3 COMMUNITY GARDENS
      4. §9224.4 HOME OCCUPATIONS
      5. §9224.5 LARGE FAMILY DAYCARE
      6. §9224.9 RESTAURANT – FORMULA FAST FOOD
      7. §9224.13 SECOND UNITS
      8. §9224.14 SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY FACILITIES
      9. §9224.15 SPECIALTY FOOD AND BEVERAGE SALES WITH TASTINGS
    14. §9225 SITE AND BUILDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    15. §9227 HISTORICAL BUILDING STANDARDS
    16. §9228.1 PARKING REQUIRED
    17. §9228.2 NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
    18. §9228.3 REDUCTION OF REQUIRED VEHICLE PARKING
    19. §9228.4 EXCESS PARKING
    20. §9228.5 LOCATION OF REQUIRED VEHICLE PARKING
    21. §9228.6 PARKING STALLS AND DRIVE AISLES
    22. §9229 TREE PRESERVATION AND PLANTING REQUIREMENTS
    23. §9230 CIRCULATION STANDARDS
    24. §9231 ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
    25. §9232 GLOSSARY

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