The provisions of this Chapter 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.

(Ord. No. 1128, § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

A single room occupancy facility may be proposed and approved in the Commercial Neighborhood (C-N) or Community Commercial (C-C) Zoning Districts

(Ord. No. 1128, § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

A proposed SRO shall require the approval of a conditional use permit in compliance with Section 17.02.

(Ord. No. 1128, § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

A.

Single Room Occupancy Facilities:

1.

Density. A single room occupancy facility is not required to meet density standards of the General Plan.

2.

Common Area. Four hundred 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.

3.

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

4.

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.

B.

Single Room Occupancy Units:

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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 residence with at least one full bathroom per floor.

4.

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 stove, range top or oven. A partial kitchen is missing at least one of these appliances. If a full kitchen is not provided, common kitchen facilities shall be provided with at least one full kitchen per floor.

5.

Closet. Each SRO unit shall have a separate closet.

6.

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

(Ord. No. 1128, § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

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

(Ord. No. 1128, § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

A.

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

(Ord. No. 1128, § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

Off street parking shall be provided consistent with Chapter 17.05.

(Ord. No. 1128, § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

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

(Ord. No. 1128, § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)

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

(Ord. No. 1128, § 2(Exh. B), 12-1-2020)