Consistent with Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 65582, 65583(a) and 65589.5, all California cities are required to identify a zone in which to permit emergency shelters by right. The purpose of regulating the siting of emergency shelters is to ensure the development of emergency shelters do not adversely impact adjacent parcels or the surrounding neighborhood, and shall be developed in a manner which protects the health, safety and general welfare of the nearby residents and businesses, while providing for the housing needs of the homeless.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)