It is the purpose of this subchapter and the policy of the city to support, foster and establish standards for the licensing and regulation of facilities to provide shelter to persons who are temporarily without permanent housing. Such facilities are designed to provide shelter on an emergency and temporary basis and not intended to be permanent residences or a substitute for permanent residences.
(1960 Code, § 7-26-1) (Ord. 7214, passed 1-5-2009)