(A) Purpose and intent. The overall design, construction, appearance, operation and maintenance of the emergency shelter facility should provide an environment that is safe, secure, functional, and appropriate to the surrounding community.
(B) Development standards. The shelter shall comply with all development standards of the zoning district in which it is located except as modified by these special regulations.
(C) Maximum number of persons/beds. The shelter shall contain a maximum of 74 beds and serve no more than 74 people per night. An emergency shelter containing more than 74 beds and serving more than 74 people per night shall be subject to a conditional use permit as outlined in §§ 155.710 through 155.722 of this Code.
(D) Parking requirement. One space per employee, plus one space per five beds.
(E) Management standards. The emergency shelter shall meet the following management standards.
(1) No more than one shelter shall be permitted within a radius of 300 feet from another such shelter;
(2) No resident can stay more than 180 nights per calendar year.
(3) Hours of operation: the shelter may only operate between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. daily. Clients shall vacate the facility by 8:00 a.m. and have no guaranteed bed for the next night.
(4) The shelter shall provide the following mandatory facilities: a separate intake area of a minimum of 250 square feet, office areas for administrative purposes, restrooms, and general storage.
(5) Adequate outdoor lighting shall be provided for security purposes. Lighting shall be stationary permanent, directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way, and of intensity compatible with and similar to the surrounding area.
(6) Bike rack parking shall also be provided.
(7) The facility may provide the following services in a designated area separate from sleeping areas:
(a) A recreational area either inside or outside the shelter.
(b) A counseling center for job placement, educational, health care, legal, or mental health services.
(c) Laundry facilities to serve the number of clients at the shelter.
(d) Kitchen for the preparation of meals.
(e) Or similar services geared to homeless clients.
(8) Facility management shall include the following:
(a) On-site management and on-site security shall be provided during all hours when the shelter is in operation.
(b) The facility shall have a written management plan which includes at a minimum: provisions for staff training; neighborhood outreach; screening of residents; eligibility and admission procedures; operating schedule; rules regarding smoking, access to the facility, visitors, and guests; and a written policy outlining the consequences of rules violations or infractions.
(c) Facility shall be designed and rules in place to avoid loitering on or adjacent to the site by patrons.
(d) The facility shall clearly post written eligibility and admission policies and procedures as well as dates, times, and services available.
(9) The facility shall conform to and maintain all applicable state and local building codes, fire codes, occupancy standards and other relevant codes and regulations and permits.
(10) The facility shall maintain staffing levels consistent with industry standards.
(11) The facility shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
(Ord. 1050, passed 12-12-13)