This Section provides density, development, and operating standards for single room occupancy units in compliance with Article 2 (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses and Zone-Specific Development Standards):
A. Location. Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units shall only be located in a Mixed Use Project and shall be subject to all applicable provision of § 17.400.065 (Mixed Use Development Standards).
B. Density. SRO residential density shall not exceed the density standards as may be permitted in § 17.400.065 (Mixed Use Development Standards) and in no case shall the number of SRO units exceed more than 25% of a mixed use project’s total number of residential units.
C. Unit Size. The minimum size of an SRO unit shall be 200 square feet and the maximum size shall be 350 square feet.
D. Kitchen Facilities. Each SRO unit shall be equipped with a kitchen sink with a garbage disposal and a counter top measuring a minimum of 48 inches wide by 24 inches deep; and shall be provided with a minimum of a refrigerator and a microwave oven.
E. Bathroom Facilities. Each SRO unit shall include a bathroom with a toilet and a shower stall in an enclosed compartment with a door. The bathroom shall be a minimum of 25 square feet in area.
F. Open Space. Each SRO unit shall be provided with open space in compliance with § 17.400.065 (Mixed Use Development Standards).
G. Occupancy. SRO units shall be occupied by no more than two persons and shall be offered on a monthly rental basis or longer.
(Ord. No. 2013-008 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2020-013 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2022-008)