Chapter 17.122 — SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY UNITS

It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to regulate the development and operation of single room occupancy land uses. Single room occupancy (SRO) units provide housing opportunities for lowerincome individuals, persons with disabilities, seniors, and formerly homeless individuals. (Ord. 2011-07 § 8 (part))

For the purposes of this chapter, the following word shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to it in this section:

"Single room occupancy"

means a facility providing six or more dwelling units where each unit has a minimum floor area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet and a maximum floor area of four hundred (400) square feet. These dwelling units may have kitchen or bathroom facilities and shall be offered on a monthly basis or longer.

• (Ord. 2011-07 § 8 (part); Ord. 2016-10 § 3 (part))

• A. Single Room Occupancy Units. The following standards apply to single room occupancy units. In the event of conflict between these standards and the underlying zoning district regulations, the provisions of this section shall apply.

  1. Unit Size. The minimum size of a unit shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet and the maximum size shall be four hundred (400) square feet.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Closet. Each SRO shall have a separate closet.

  5. Code Compliance. All SRO units shall comply with all requirements of the California Building Code.

• B. Single Room Occupancy Facilities. In addition to the development standards in the underlying zoning district, the following standards apply to single room occupancy facilities. In the event of conflict between these standards and the underlying zoning district regulations, the provisions of this section shall apply.

  1. Density. A single room occupancy facility is not required to meet density standards of the general plan.

  2. Common Area. Four square feet of interior common space per unit shall be provided, with at least two hundred (200) square feet in area of interior common space, excluding janitorial storage, laundry facilities, and common hallways. All common areas shall comply with all applicable ADA accessibility and adaptability requirements.

  3. Bathroom Facilities. If private bathing facilities are not provided for each unit, shared shower or bathtub facilities shall be provided in accordance with the most recent edition of the California Building Code for congregate residences with at least one full bathroom (including toilets, sinks, and bathing facilities) per every three units on a floor. The shared shower or bathtub facility shall be accessible from a common area or hallway. Each shared shower or bathtub facility shall be provided with an interior lockable door.

  4. Laundry Facilities. Laundry facilities shall be provided in a separate room at the ratio of one washer and dryer for every ten (10) units, with at least one washer and dryer per floor.

5. 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.

6. Management Plan. A management plan shall be submitted with the development application for an SRO facility and shall be approved by the community development director and housing programs manager. The management plan must address management and operation of the facility, rental procedures, safety and security of the residents and building maintenance.

7. Facility Management. An SRO facility with ten (10) or more units shall have an on-site manager. An SRO facility with less than ten (10) units shall provide a management office on-site.

8. Parking. Parking shall be provided for an SRO facility at a rate of one parking space per unit plus an additional space for the on-site manager. Different parking standards apply in the form-based code area. See Section 17.58.060 , Table 17.58-15: Parking.

9. Accessibility. All SRO facilities shall comply with all applicable ADA accessibility and adaptability requirements.

10. Existing Structures. An existing structure may be converted to an SRO facility, consistent with the provisions of this section.

(Ord. 2011-07 § 8 (part))