The following development standards are applicable to single room occupancy (SRO) residential developments. SROs are only permitted within the MUO zoning districts.
(a) SRO development standards regarding building heights, setbacks, lot coverage, and floor area ratios must conform to the development requirements outlined in Table 21.38.030.
(b) SROs are only permitted on second floors and above.
(c) The minimum size for the individual units is four hundred fifty (450) square feet of floor area.
(d) The minimum number of SROs in a single building shall be thirty-five (35) units, and shall include the following amenities:
1. One laundry room facility per floor.
2. An on-site manager's apartment.
3. Secured bicycle racks or motorcycle spaces shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one (1) for each ten (10) tenants.
(e) Each SRO unit shall include the following:
1. Bathroom with shower in separate room from main living quarters.
2. A minimum of one (1) closet no less than six (6) square feet in size.
3. Adequate heating and air conditioning. Air conditioning units may be installed for each SRO unit as long as they are flush with the exterior wall surface (Window air conditioning units are not permitted).
4. Kitchen counter top with a minimum depth of twelve (12) inches and width of twenty-four (24) inches.
5. Space and proper wiring for microwave and refrigerator.
6. Kitchen sink with garbage disposal.
(f) SRO occupancy shall be limited as follows:
1. A maximum of one (1) adult person, with a maximum occupancy of three persons per unit.
2. No transient occupancy is permitted. (Ord. 661 § 6 (part), 2012).