The purpose of the HS human services district is to implement the policies of the General Plan, and to identify sites within the city that are suitable for the provision of human services.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.14.010, 7-20-2015)

The human services district is intended to offer a mix of residential, professional, administrative and commercial uses. Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this title, any building or structure in the human services district shall be only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this chapter.

(1)

Any use permitted in the SFR district provided the standards of the SFR district are followed. Those uses subject to a conditional use permit under the SFR district shall be subject to a conditional use permit pursuant to chapter 19.30.

(2)

Any use permitted in the MDR district provided the applicable standards of the MDR districts are followed. Those uses subject to a conditional use permit under the MDR district shall be subject to a conditional use permit pursuant to chapter 19.30.

(3)

Any use permitted in the C district pursuant to section 19.16.020 with the exception of bars and liquor stores. Uses identified under section 19.14.030 shall require a conditional use permit pursuant to chapter 19.30.

(4)

Emergency shelters providing temporary shelter for homeless populations.

(5)

Nursery schools or day care centers.

(6)

Sober living facilities.

(7)

Low-Barrier Navigation Centers as per California State Code 65583.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.14.020, 7-20-2015; Ord. No. 982-2021, § 2, 11-15-2021)

In this district, the following uses are permitted subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit (chapter 19.30):

(1)

Any use permitted in the C district pursuant to section 19.16.030.

(2)

Any other commercial or office use not listed within section 19.16.020 and 19.16.030 which the planning commission finds to be consistent with the purpose of the article and which will not impair the present or potential use of adjacent properties.

(3)

Public and quasi-public buildings and uses of a recreational, educational, religious, or public service type.

(4)

Single-room occupancy facilities pursuant to the development standards in section 19.14.110.

(5)

Towing and auto repair, not including storage yard.

(6)

Truck repair and service centers.

(7)

Shelters and provision of services for homeless, at-risk and special needs populations.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.14.030, 7-20-2015)

The human services district lot development standards are intended as a guide to establish the lot size, configuration, setbacks and building heights.

(1)

Setbacks for the human services district shall be as follows:

a.

Front/street side: 15 feet.

b.

Interior side: ten feet.

c.

Rear: five feet.

d.

Garage or carport: 20 feet.

(2)

Building height.

a.

Buildings constructed in the human services district shall be within the reasonable height limitations of the adjacent zoning districts in order to preserve the building scale of the adjacent structures.

b.

Building height construction shall be as follows:

1.

When located adjacent to single-family residential the maximum building height shall be 35 feet.

2.

When located along a collector or arterial street, highway or interstate, or next to multiple-family residential, the maximum building height shall be 45 feet.

3.

Shopping centers located on a collector or arterial streets, highway or interstate may step the building height provided the structures immediately adjacent to single-family residential uses or zones is a maximum of thirty-five feet in height.

(3)

Lot area: A minimum of 6,000 square feet.

(4)

Lot configuration. The lot shall be square or rectangular in shape whenever possible. Except for existing lots, the lot shall have a dimension of not less than 50 feet for any property line.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.14.040, 7-20-2015)

Structures permitted in the HS district shall not exceed lot coverage as follows:

(1)

For uses with commercial and/or office combined with residential structures, 50 percent.

(2)

For commercial and office uses not combined with residential uses, 45 percent.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.14.050, 7-20-2015)

The floor area ratio shall be as follows:

(1)

For uses combined with residential uses, 150 percent (1½ times) the total lot area, up to a maximum of 10,000 square feet in a single structure.

(2)

For commercial and office uses not combined with residential uses, 90 percent (nine-tenths) of the total lot area.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.14.060, 7-20-2015)

For multiple or single use buildings, the total usable open space shall equal 25 percent of gross floor area. Such open space may be above the ground level in the form of decks, balconies, or similar features.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.14.070, 7-20-2015)

For parking regulations, see section 19.06.050.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.14.080, 7-20-2015)

In this district, all commercial, office, and professional uses shall provide loading spaces not less than ten feet in width, 20 feet in length, and 14 feet in height as follows:

(1)

In a multiple use building:

a.

Residential, no loading area required;

b.

Three thousand to 20,000 square feet of commercial or office-professional floor area, one loading space;

c.

Over 20,000 square feet of commercial or office-professional floor area, two loading spaces.

(2)

In a single-use building or development:

a.

Residential, no loading area required;

b.

Commercial or office-professional, see section 19.16.120;

(3)

The loading space shall not occupy any portion of the required yard area.

(4)

Where the loading space is adjacent to a street, any required yard adjacent to the street shall not be used for loading space and there shall be no more than one entry or exit for each 60 feet of lot frontage facing a street.

(5)

When the lot upon which the loading space abuts upon an alley, loading space may adjoin and have access from the alley. The length of the loading space may be parallel with the centerline of the alley.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.14.090, 7-20-2015)

For sign regulations, see section 19.06.060.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.14.100, 7-20-2015)

A single room occupancy (SRO) facility shall comply with the requirements of this section, where allowed by this title 19 (Zoning districts and allowable land uses).

(1)

Purpose. The provisions of this section are intended to provide opportunities for the development of permanent, affordable housing for small households and for people with special needs in proximity to transit and services, and to establish standards for these small units.

(2)

Development standards.

a.

Density. A single room occupancy facility shall be consistent with the density of the human services land use identified in the General Plan.

b.

Common area. Four square feet per living unit shall be provided, with at least 200 square feet in area of interior common space, excluding janitorial storage, laundry facilities, and common hallways.

c.

Laundry facilities. Laundry facilities must be provided in a separate room at a ratio of one washer and one dryer for every 20 units or a fraction thereof, with at least one washer and dryer per floor.

d.

Cleaning supply room. A cleaning supply room or utility closet with a wash tub with hot and cold running water shall be provided on each floor of the SRO facility.

(3)

Single room occupancy units.

a.

Unit size. An SRO unit shall have a minimum of 150 square feet and a maximum of 400 square feet.

b.

Occupancy. An SRO unit shall accommodate a maximum of two persons.

c.

Bathroom. An SRO unit is not required to but may contain partial or full bathroom facilities. A partial bathroom facility shall have at least a toilet and sink, a full facility shall have a toilet, sink and bathtub, shower or bathtub/shower combination. If a full bathroom facility is not provided, common bathroom facilities shall be provided in accordance with the California Building Code for congregate residences with at least one full bathroom per floor.

d.

Kitchen. An SRO unit is not required to but may contain partial or full kitchen facilities. A full kitchen includes a sink, a refrigerator and a stove, range top or oven. A partial kitchen is missing at least one of these appliances. If a kitchen is not provided, common kitchen facilities shall be provided with at least one full kitchen per floor.

e.

Closet. Each SRO unit shall have a separate closet.

f.

Code compliance. SRO units shall comply with all requirements of the California Building Code.

(4)

Accessibility. All SRO units shall comply with all applicable accessibility and adaptability requirements. All common areas shall be fully accessible.

(5)

Management.

a.

Facility management. An SRO with ten or more units shall provide on-site management. An SRO facility with less than ten units shall provide a management office on-site.

b.

Management plan. A management plan shall be submitted with the development application for an SRO facility and shall be approved by the city. The management plan must address management and operation of the facility, rental procedures, safety and security of residents and building maintenance.

(6)

Parking. Off-street parking shall be consistent with section 19.06.050. Secure bicycle parking shall be provided at a ratio of one per five rooms.

(7)

Tenancy. Tenancy of SRO units shall be limited to 30 or more days.

(8)

Existing structures. An existing structure may be converted to an SRO facility, consistent with the provisions of this section.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.14.110, 7-20-2015)