Hawthorne City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
101 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES
§ 17.101.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for the location, site planning, development, and operations of specific land uses that are allowed within City boundaries. Standards are intended to comply with state and federal laws, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their occupants and of the general public.
(Ord. 2240, 11/14/2023)
§ 17.101.020 Residential care facility, large.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to clarify procedures for the establishment or construction of large residential care facilities for the care of seven or more persons, pursuant to the California Community Care Facilities Act. (See California Health and Safety Code Section 1500 et seq.).
B.
Conditional Use Permit. A conditional use permit is required to operate a large residential care facility.
C.
Development Standards. Large residential care facilities shall be subject to the same objective development standards required of multifamily dwelling units in the applicable zone. In addition, large residential care facilities shall comply with the following requirements or guidelines:
1.
Locational Criteria. Large residential care facilities shall be reviewed in light of the following factors in determining an appropriate location for such facilities:
a.
One-half mile proximity to public transit facilities (fixed routes and bus or transit stops) or the provision of transportation for residents.
b.
Residential care homes shall not be located within 300 feet of heavy industrial facilities or the heavy industrial zone (M-2).
c.
The minimum distance between large residential care facilities, measured from the site boundaries, shall not be less than 300 feet.
2.
Open Space. Open space for outdoor recreation shall be provided at a ratio of 100 square feet for each resident.
3.
Unit Size.
(Ord. 2240, 11/14/2023)
§ 17.101.030 Low barrier navigation centers.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to implement the provisions of California Government Code Section 65660 et seq., relating to low barrier navigation centers.
B.
Requirements. A low barrier navigation center shall meet the following requirements:
1.
Connected Services. Centers shall connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services and associated staff contacts.
2.
Coordinated Entry System. Centers shall be linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing.
3.
Code Compliant. Centers shall comply with Chapter 6.5 of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
4.
Homeless Management Information System. Centers shall have a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(Ord. 2240, 11/14/2023)
§ 17.101.040 Single-room occupancy.
Single-room occupancy units shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A.
Size. Each unit shall be a minimum of 100 square feet in size, excluding closet or bathroom space. No individual unit may exceed 400 square feet.
B.
Maximum Occupancy. Each unit shall accommodate a maximum of two persons.
C.
Bathroom.
1.
Each unit is not required to but may contain partial or full bathroom facilities. A partial bathroom facility shall have at least a toilet and a sink; a full facility shall have a toilet, sink, and bathtub, shower, or bathtub-shower combination.
2.
If a full bathroom facility is not provided for each unit, one communal bathroom facility shall be provided at least one per 10 units, and at least one per floor. The communal bathroom shall have multiple toilets, sinks, and showers with locking doors.
D.
Closet. Each unit shall have its own closet.
E.
Laundry Facilities. Laundry facilities must be provided in an enclosed room at the ratio of one washer and one dryer per every 10 units. At least one washer and dryer shall be provided per floor of the residential building.
F.
Cleaning Facilities. A cleaning supply room or utility closet with a wash tub and hot and cold running water shall be provided per floor.
G.
Tenancy. Tenancy of units shall be not less than 30 days.
H.
Parking. 0.5 parking space shall be required per unit.
I.
Facility Management.
1.
A single-room occupancy facility with 10 or more units shall provide on-site management.
2.
Single-room occupancy facilities shall provide a management plan which addresses the following:
a.
Management and operations plan, including occupancy restrictions and hours of visitation;
b.
Rental procedures, including any tenancy requirements;
c.
Security and safety plan, including information regarding emergency protocols, lighting, security cameras, and access control;
d.
Building maintenance plan.
(Ord. 2240, 11/14/2023)