(A) Purpose. Provide services to individuals and families on a temporary basis only, who are indigent, and are existing in a level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and the comforts of life are wholly lacking. Such facilities shall be operated only by recognized local charitable organizations.
(B) Definition. A CHARITABLE INDIGENT LIMITED CARE FACILITY shall be any part of a building or building in which is recognized local charitable organization (such as a church, church group, coalition of local churches, Salvation Army or American Red Cross) operates a facility to meet the needs of indigent individuals and families on a temporary basis only. No full-time living quarters are to be provided for either indigents or staff in said facility. A CHARITABLE INDIGENT LIMITED CARE FACILITY is an organization whose purpose is to provide temporary care for the indigent of the community and help them find additional assistance with other agencies within the community.
(C) Conditions. The following minimum conditions must be met prior to using any building for a charitable indigent limited care facility:
(1) A minimum of 40 square feet of usable area must be provided for each person housed. Not to include square footage of the church, sanctuary, mechanical areas, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways or offices. Maximum number of overnight inhabitants shall not exceed 30; and
(2) Must provide off-street parking for three vehicles, plus one for every two full-time employees. Parking must be in a designated facility. If parking area is not owned by facility operator, written consent must be provided by the property owner.
(Ord. 8, passed 10-23-1987, § 15.16) Penalty, see § 155.999