(A) Purpose and intent. This section establishes standards for emergency shelters in compliance with Cal. Gov’t Code § 65583(a)(4).
(B) Permitted zoning district. Emergency shelters are allowed in zoning districts as shown in the allowed use tables in the Zoning District Standards subchapter.
(C) Standards.
(1) Buildings and open space. An emergency shelter may be established within one or more buildings or outside of buildings in open space areas.
(2) Number of residents. For emergency shelters occupying a building, the Building Official and/or Fire Marshal will determine the maximum number of residents permitted to occupy an emergency shelter based on Building Code occupant loading requirements.
(3) Length of stay. The length of stay at an emergency shelter may not exceed one year.
(4) Separation. An emergency shelter may be located no closer than:
(a) One thousand feet from a pre-school, nursery school or schools for students in kindergarten through 12th grade; and
(b) Fifty feet from another emergency shelter.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 902-C.S., passed 8-18-20)