§ 26-169 — West Covina Zoning Code

Sec. 26-169.2. - Low barrier navigation centers. ¶

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this division is to establish standards for low-barrier navigation centers and to ensure this use in constructed and operated in a manner that is consistent with the requirements and allowances of California Government Code Section 65660 relating to low barrier navigation centers.

(b)

Permit required. An application shall be submitted to the planning department for the development and operation of a low barrier navigation center. The Community Development Director or their designee shall notify a developer whether the application is complete within thirty (30) days, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65943. Action shall be taken within 60 days of a complete application being filed with the planning division.

(c)

Where allowed. Low barrier navigation centers shall be allowed by right in nonresidential and mixed-use zoning districts that include multi-family residential development.

(d)

Development and operational standards. The following standards shall apply to low barrier navigation centers:

(1)

The low barrier navigation center shall offer services that connect people to permanent housing through a service plan that identifies services staffing;

(2)

Coordinated entry system. The low barrier navigation center shall be linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who collocate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing;

(3)

The low barrier navigation center shall comply with chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code; and

(4)

Homeless management information system. It has a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local homeless management information system, as defined by Section 578.3 of the Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

ARTICLE V. - NONCONFORMITIES DIVISION 1. - GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS