The Community Development Director shall have the authority to review and approve emergency shelters to be located in the M-l Zone. The review shall be ministerial. To be approved, the proposed emergency shelter must be demonstrated to meet the following standards, as permitted by Cal. Gov’t Code § 65583(a)(4):
(A) The proposed shelter is in conformance with the applicable Building and Fire Codes:
(B) The proposed shelter use is consistent with the General Plan and zoning of the proposed site;
(C) 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;
(D) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.76;
(E) On-site management shall be provided on a 24 hour basis;
(F) The shelter shall be located no less than 300 feet from any other shelter facility, as permitted by Cal. Gov’t Code § 65583(a)(4);
(G) The length of stay for any client shall be a maximum of 180 consecutive nights;
(H) Adequate exterior lighting must be provided and maintained for security purposes.
(Ord. 3353 § 3, 2022; Ord. 3139 § 7 (part), 2013.)