Purpose: The intent of the overlay is to consider the safety and welfare of those experiencing homelessness while considering the impact to city services and adjacent neighborhoods and minimize the effects on neighborhoods and populations that have traditionally been marginalized when considering locations for future homeless resource centers.
A. Applicability: The process and regulations found in this chapter apply to all homeless resource centers existing prior to January 1, 2023 and any proposed homeless resource centers mapped within the city. This overlay is prohibited in the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts.
B. Applying To Zoning Map: A petition to apply this overlay shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 21A.50.
1. A homeless resource center shall only be allowed if located within the Homeless Resource Center Overlay District or as otherwise allowed by this title.
2. City Council Action: In deciding to apply this overlay, the city council may consider a development agreement to address any benefit or impact that a proposed homeless resource center may have on the surroundings of the proposed location of the overlay.
3. Permitted Use: If approved by the city council, a homeless resource center shall be a permitted use within the boundary of the Homeless Resource Center Overlay District.
4. Reporting Requirements After Overlay Adoption: The city council may consider budgetary assistance in meeting security needs identified by the provider or by the city which may impact the homeless resource center or its surroundings. Any needs identified after the CPTED review or otherwise should be submitted to the city council by February 15th of each calendar year.
C. Previously Approved Homeless Resource Centers And Homeless Shelters: An existing homeless resource center or homeless shelter that was approved as a conditional use prior to January 1, 2023 shall be subject to the specifics of the conditional use approval, and any subsequent modification to the approval, that were placed on the use at the time of approval, and subject to the following modification limitations:
1. Modifications to prior conditional use approval. A modification to a prior conditional use shall be subject to Section 21A.54.135.
2. Any proposed modification to an existing homeless resource center that would increase the gross floor area by either twenty five percent (25%) or one thousand (1,000) square feet, whichever is less, may only be allowed if the city council approves a zoning map amendment applying the Homeless Resource Center Overlay District to the property on which the existing homeless resource center is located and the requirements of that overlay district are met.
D. Applicability To Places of Worship. A place of worship is not required to petition for a zoning map amendment to apply this overlay provided any emergency shelter provided is part of the ecclesiastic function of the place of worship. A place of worship that provides emergency shelter to people experiencing homelessness shall comply with the provisions of Section 21A.36.350.
E. Complying With Standards. Any existing or proposed homeless resource center or homeless shelter shall comply with the applicable provisions of this title, including but not limited to the requirements of the underlying zoning district and Section 21A.36.350. (Ord. 19-23, 2023)