Low barrier navigation centers (LBNCs) shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the development standards of the zone where they are located and with the following operational requirements; they are then allowed by right with a zoning permit in areas zoned for multi-family and residential mixed use development.
(A) LBNCs shall comply with the requirements of Cal. Gov't Code § 65660 as follows:
(1) LBNCs shall offer services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing.
(2) LBNCs shall be linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff who co-locate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing. In this context, a “coordinated entry system” means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to § 576.400(d) or § 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended, and any related requirements, intended to coordinate participant intake, assessment, and referrals.
(3) LBNCs shall comply with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with § 8255) of Division 8 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code.
(4) LBNCs shall have a working system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined by § 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(B) The time periods for determining whether an LBNC application is complete and making a decision on a proposed LBNC shall be those set for in Cal Gov't. Code § 65664.
(Ord. 885, passed 11-1-2023)