"Emergency shelter", as defined in section 6-1-19 of this title, shall be subject to the following development standards:
(A) Maximum Stay: For emergency shelter, shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) days in a three hundred sixty five (365) day period.
(B) Capacity: The maximum number of beds/persons permitted to be served nightly shall be based on the individual capacity of the building and overall facility and shall not be less than fifty (50) square feet per person served, consistent with California Government Code section 65583(4)(A).
(C) Location To Transit Stop: Facilities should be located within a one-half (1/2) mile radius of a local or regional transit stop, as measured from the property line.
(D) Distance Between Facilities: A minimum distance of two hundred feet (200') shall be maintained between emergency shelters.
(E) On Site Manager: At least one manager shall be on site during all hours of operation of the facility. Such manager shall be an individual who does not utilize the shelter's beds or other services and who resides off site.
(F) Parking: Each facility shall meet the minimum parking requirement of the residential structures they occupy, per chapter 14 of this title. There shall be a minimum of one parking stall for every four (4) beds or one-half (1/2) parking space for each bedroom designated for family units with children, plus one parking stall for each employee/volunteer on duty, shall be maintained.
(G) Bicycle Rack: Each facility shall provide an on site bicycle rack for use by residents of the facility.
(H) Lighting: Exterior lighting may be provided for the outdoor areas. All lighting shall be designed to project downward and not be directed toward or create glare on adjacent properties per section 6-13-8 of this title.
(I) Waiting, Intake Areas: Facility waiting and intake areas shall be provided containing a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bed provided at the facility. Waiting and intake areas shall be located within the facility building or may be located outside and shall be screened from public view by six foot (6') tall mature landscaping or six foot (6') tall solid wall or fence.
(J) Storage: Facility storage should be limited to within the interior of the facility structure. Outdoor storage shall be limited to small accessory structures that meet all development, setback and lot coverage standards of the zone district and be consistent with section 6-11-3 of this title. Large storage containers and seatrains are prohibited.
(K) Restroom Facilities: Each facility shall provide a minimum of one restroom facility that includes at least one sink, one toilet and one shower. Facilities that accommodate homeless families shall provide an additional restroom facility specifically designated for use just by families. Larger facilities shall provide additional restroom facilities at a ratio of one full restroom facility for every ten (10) beds.
(L) Operational Plan: An operational plan may be required for review and approval to address additional specific needs as identified by the planning director. The approved operational plan shall remain active throughout the life of the facility and updated as necessary. At a minimum, the plan shall contain provisions addressing the items outlined below:
1. Safety, Security: Safety and security measures for residents and staff;
2. Loitering Control: Loitering control measures;
3. Management Of Outdoor Areas: Management of outdoor areas with admittance and discharge procedures and monitoring of waiting areas;
4. Staff Training: Staff training with objectives to provide knowledge and skills to assist clients in obtaining permanent shelter and income;
5. Communication, Outreach: Communication and outreach with objectives for responses to operational issues which may arise from the neighborhood, City staff or the general public;
6. Screening: Screening of clients for admittance eligibility with objectives to provide first service to Taft area residents;
7. Counseling: Counseling programs to be provided with referrals to outside assistance agencies; and
8. Litter Control: Litter control objectives to provide for the removal of litter attributable to clients within the vicinity of the facility.
(M) Other Support, Social Services: Shelters and housing facilities may provide other support and social services in designated areas separate from sleeping areas, such as:
1. Recreation areas;
2. Counseling for job placement, educational, healthcare, legal or mental health services;
3. Laundry facilities;
4. Kitchen facilities;
5. Dining facilities;
6. Other similar services geared to homeless clients. (Ord. 812-15, 7-7-2015)