(A) The Board of Zoning Adjustment shall hear and decide applications for emergency shelters to be located in the M-2 and M-3 zones. The following findings shall be made by the Board prior to approval:
(1) At least ten days before the hearing, notice of the application for an emergency shelter was mailed to property owners of record on abutting properties and adjacent properties directly across a street or alley. The notice included a postcard for the property owner's use to return written comments on the proposed shelter and all responses have been considered by the Board;
(2) Land uses and development in the immediate vicinity of the site will not constitute an immediate or potential hazard to occupants of the proposed shelter;
(3) The site of the proposed shelter is safely accessible by pedestrians;
(4) The proposed shelter is located with reasonable access to public agencies and transportation services;
(5) Sewer, water, electricity and telephone services will be provided at the site.
(B) To be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment, any application for an emergency shelter in the M-2 or M-3 zones shall satisfy the following standards:
(1) The proposed shelter is in conformance with the Building and Fire Codes;
(2) The proposed shelter use is consistent with the General Plan and zoning of the proposed site;
(3) The proposed shelter meets the development standards that are applicable to the zoning of the proposed site;
(4) The proposed shelter is at least 300 feet away from any other shelter facility;
(5) Off-street parking is provided in accordance with Chapter 17.76.
(C) Any approval by the Board of Zoning Adjustment for an emergency shelter shall be subject to conditions of approval which must include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) No person will be allowed to sleep at the same shelter for more than a total of 180 nights in any one year period.
(2) The maximum number of beds or persons permitted to be served nightly by the facility shall be based upon California Building Code Occupancy limits for the building in which the shelter is to be housed or developed.
(3) On-site management is provided on a 24 hour basis.
(4) Adequate exterior lighting must be provided and maintained for security purposes.
(`78 Code, § 17.98.072.) (Ord. 3353 § 3, 2022; Ord. 3139 § 9, 2013; Ord. 2108 § 6, 1992.)