Sec. 26-133. - Transitional and supportive housing.

These provisions are intended to allow transitional and supportive housing, as defined in Government Code Section 65582, consistent with state law to ensure equality of treatment for all residential uses regardless of the occupant. Transitional housing is generally described as a type of supportive housing used to facilitate the movement of people experiencing homelessness into permanent housing and independent living. Supportive housing is generally described as permanent housing linked to a range of support services designed to enable residents to maintain stable housing and lead fuller lives.

(a)

Permitted zones.

(1)

Transitional and supportive housing shall be permitted in any zoning designation in which residential uses are allowed, and subject only to the regulations, permits, parking requirements, and development standards applicable to residential uses of the same type in that zone as specified in article II division 2.

(2)

Supportive housing shall be permitted in any zone where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted if the proposed housing development satisfies all the requirements of California Government Code Section 65651(a).

(3)

If the supportive housing development is located within one-half (½) mile of a major transit stop, no parking spaces are required for the units occupied by supportive housing residents per Government Code Section 65654.

(b)

Standards for transitional and supportive housing. Supportive and transitional housing shall comply with the same development standards that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zoning designation, and with the following standards:

(1)

Length of occupant stay: No limit of the length of stay.

(2)

Supportive and transitional housing shall include adequate living space, shower and toilet facilities, laundry facilities with washer and dryer appliances, and secure areas for storage for residents.

(3)

If the supportive housing facility is located within one-half (½) mile of a public transit stop, no parking spaces are required for the units occupied by supportive housing residents pursuant to California Government Code Section 656554.

(4)

Supportive and transitional housing services include but are not limited to, a combination of subsidized, permanent housing, case management, medical and mental health services, substance abuse treatment, employment, and benefits services. At minimum a supportive and transitional housing facility shall provide the following services:

a.

For facilities including drug or alcohol abuse counseling, appropriate State and/or Federal licensing shall be required.

b.

The program shall identify a transportation system to provide clients with a reasonable level of mobility to access social services including housing and employment opportunities.

c.

The program shall provide clear and acceptable arrangement for residents of the facility, including onsite meal preparations or food provisions.

d.

The supportive and transitional housing program shall provide childcare services and ensure that schoolage children staying at the facility are enrolled in school.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)