Supportive housing shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards, where allowed by the land use regulations in Chapters 17.076, 17.080, 17.084, 17.088, and 17.090:
(A) Supportive housing shall only be subject to the development standards that apply to other residential uses in the zone where such housing is proposed. The maximum number of allowable dwelling units or guest rooms for supportive housing shall be the same as the number allowed for residential development projects in the zone where the supportive housing project is proposed unless a density bonus is granted under Chapter 17.050 or the land use regulations for specific zone specify another limit.
(B) Supportive housing may be provided in a multiple-unit structure or group residential facility.
(C) Only a zoning permit and design review is required for supportive housing projects.
(D) Applicants shall comply with all federal and California state licensing requirements and applicable building codes and fire codes, including maximum occupancy restrictions. No limits shall be established on the length of stay.
(E) Supportive housing facilities shall have the minimum amount of living space that meets the standards for an efficiency unit, shower and toilet facilities, laundry facilities, and secure storage areas for intended residents.
(F) Recreation rooms at least 600 square feet in area for a development of 16 or more dwelling units or guest rooms, or at least 400 square feet in area for a development of fewer than 16 dwelling units or guest rooms, may qualify as common open space, but shall not qualify for more than 40 percent of the total required open space.
(G) At least 90 square feet of space shall be provided as office space for on-site supportive services, which may include counseling, access to social services, medical and mental health care, housing and employment opportunities. Supportive services provided on-site are considered an accessory use and not subject to any additional standards or permitting requirements.
(Ord. 885, passed 11-1-2023)