This Section provides location, development, and operating standards for emergency shelters in compliance with Article 2 (Zoning Districts Allowable Land Uses and Zone-Specific Development Standards):
A. Location and Permit Requirements. Emergency shelters located within the MU-2 zoning district and the area identified in Map 4.05 shall be permitted after approval of a Zoning Clearance in compliance with Chapter 17.510 (Zoning Clearances). Emergency Shelters located in the MU-1 and MU-MD zoning districts shall be permitted subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit in compliance with Chapter 17.530 (Administrative Use Permits and Conditional Use Permits).
B. Lot Size. Emergency shelters shall be limited to lots that have a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet.
C. Number of Beds. Emergency shelters located within the MU-2 zoning district shall not have more than 30 beds. Maximum number of beds for emergency shelters located in zoning districts where emergency shelters are conditionally permitted shall be established as part of the Conditional Use Permit.
D. Length of Stay. Emergency shelters shall be available to residents for no more than 180 days in any 12-month period.
E. Hours of Operation. Emergency shelters shall establish and maintain set hours for the client intake/discharge, which shall be prominently posted on-site.
F. Proximity to Other Emergency Shelters. An emergency shelter shall not be located within 300 feet of another Emergency Shelter unless located within the MU-2 zoning district and the area identified in Map 4.05, in which case no separation shall be required.
G. On-Site Waiting and Client Intake Area. All on-site waiting and client intake areas shall be located indoors and shall have a minimum area of 100 square feet.
H. Lighting. Adequate external lighting shall be provided for security purposes as determined by the Director. Exterior lighting shall comply with the requirements of § 17.300.040 (Outdoor Lighting).
I. Laundry Facilities. On-site laundry facilities or services adequate for the number of residents shall be provided.
J. Personal Property. Secured areas for personal property shall be provided.
K. Common Facilities. The development may provide one or more of the following specific common facilities for the exclusive use of the residents and staff:
1. Kitchen and outdoor dining areas.
2. Recreation room.
3. Counseling center.
4. Child care facilities.
5. Other support services as necessary.
L. Outdoor Activity. Outdoor activities may only be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
M. Refuse. A refuse storage area completely enclosed with a masonry wall not less than five-feet-high with a solid gated opening, and large enough to accommodate standard sized commercial trash bins shall be provided.
N. Emergency Shelter Provider. All Emergency shelters shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Shelters shall provide services to one or more population groups and shall provide segregated sleeping areas for each separate population group, unless individual units are provided.
2. At least one facility manager shall be on-site at all hours the facility is open. Additional staff shall be provided, as necessary, to ensure that at least one staff member is provided in all segregated sleeping areas as appropriate.
3. Services shall be provided to assist residents in obtaining permanent shelter.
4. The provider shall submit to the Current Planning Division for review and approval as part of the zoning clearance or conditional use permit process a written operational plan including, as applicable, provisions for staff training neighborhood outreach security, screening of residents to ensure compatibility with services provided noise and loitering control and for training, counseling and treatment programs for residents.
(Ord. No. 2013-008 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2022-002 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2024-006)