The city recognizes that there is a growing need for a range of housing opportunities in the city, including emergency shelters. The standards allowed in this chapter are intended to facilitate the development of such alternative housing developments in the city. The city recognizes there are individuals within the community that could benefit from emergency shelters. A variety of agencies within Tulare assist in the provision of food and job training; however, few agencies provide shelter to emergency individuals and families. These regulations set forth criteria to allow emergency shelters to locate and operate within the City of Tulare.
(Ord. 16-04, passed 5-3-2016; Ord. 11-10, passed 1-17-2012)