Chapter 17.172 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS IN PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT

The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards to ensure that the development of emergency shelters (shelters) does not adversely impact adjacent parcels or the surrounding neighborhood and that they are developed in a manner which protects the health, safety, and general welfare of the nearby residents and businesses. A use permit is required to establish a shelter that does not meet all requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

A shelter may be established in the PF, Public Facilities District, provided that the property boundaries are located no more than 300 feet from any other shelter (measured property line to property line). (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

A maximum of six beds may be provided. (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

The maximum length of stay at the facility shall not exceed 180 days per client in a 365-day period.

(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

Shelters shall establish and maintain set hours for client intake/discharge. Hours must be prominently posted on-site. Clients shall be admitted to the facility between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. All clients must vacate the facility by 8:00 a.m. and have no guaranteed bed for that night. (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

Facilities shall provide sufficient parking to accommodate all staff working in the emergency shelter, which shall be no greater than parking required for other residential or commercial uses with the same land use designation, as determined by the Planning Officer. (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

Adequate exterior lighting shall be provided for security purposes. The lighting shall be stationary, shielded and downcast, and directed away from adjacent properties and public rightsof-way.

(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

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Shelters shall provide the following minimum facilities:

• A. The facility shall have adequate living space, shower and toilet facilities, and secure storage areas for its intended residents.

• B. Indoor client intake/waiting area of at least 120 square feet.

• C. Interior and/or exterior common space for clients to congregate shall be provided on the property at a ratio of not less than 15 square feet per client, with a minimum overall area of 120 square feet. Common space does not include intake areas. All exterior common space areas shall be enclosed.

• D. Where more than two persons occupy a room used for sleeping purposes, the required floor area shall be 70 square feet plus 50 square feet for each occupant. Rooms used for sleeping shall meet the requirements of the California Building Code.

• (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

Shelters may provide one or more of the following types of common facilities for the exclusive use of residents:

• A. Central cooking and dining room(s) subject to compliance with Napa County Environmental Health Department requirements,

• B. Recreation room,

• C. Counseling center,

• D. Child care facilities, or

• E. Other support services intended to benefit homeless clients. (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

Shelter management shall demonstrate that they currently operate a shelter within the State of California or have done so within the past two years and shall comply with the following requirements:

• A. At least one facility manager shall be onsite and awake at all times the facility is open. The manager's area shall be located near the entry to the facility. Additional support staff shall be provided, as necessary.

• B. An operational and management plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Officer. The approved plan shall remain active throughout the life of the facility, and all operational requirements covered by the plan shall be complied with at all times. At a minimum, the plan shall contain provisions addressing the following issues:

  1. Rules and Regulations. Provide standards governing expulsions, lights-out, etc.

  2. Security and Safety. Address both on-and off-site needs, provisions to ensure the

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security and separation of male and female sleeping areas, as well as any family in the facility.

3. Loitering and Noise Control. Provide specific measures regarding operational controls to minimize the congregation of clients in the vicinity of the facility during hours that clients are not allowed on-site and/or when services are not provided.

4. Litter Control. Provide for the regular daily removal of litter attributable to clients within the vicinity of the facility.

5. Communication and Outreach. Provide policy for maintaining effective communication and response to operational issues which may arise in the neighborhood.

6. Adequate and Effective Screening. Provide procedure for determining eligibility of clients and granting priority to Town of Yountville residents.

• (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

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