Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The designation of a future classification is based on a recognition of the suitability of location for the type of use indicated by circumscribed symbol and the impracticability of precisely classifying such property for particular types of use until such lands are precisely designed and precisely planned so as to established location and dimensions of any streets, alleys, parking areas, building sites and similar features pertinent to zoning. (Prior code Appx. A, § 1102)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 7/10/2025

Effective on: 7/10/2025

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   Temporary Uses. The following temporary uses may be allowed upon approval of the Administrative Permit issued in accordance with Chapter 17.55 by the Community Development Director and the following:

   1. 1.
      Construction Yards, Off-Site. Contractor construction yards, including storing building materials, located off-site from an approved construction project within the city. The permit shall expire upon completion of the construction project or expiration of the building permit, whichever occurs first.
   2. 2.
      Residence. A mobile home as a temporary residence of the property owner in conjunction with a valid building permit for a new single-family or multi-family dwelling. In addition, a mobile home may be used as a temporary residence of the property owner when a valid building permit has been issued for the remodel of a single-family dwelling and the building official has determined that the extent of such remodel would prevent the safe occupancy of the dwelling. The temporary use permit may be approved for up to two (2) years or upon expiration of the building permit, whichever occurs first. The permit may be renewed upon reapplication and subject to the Community Development Director’s determination that the applicant has made a good faith effort to complete construction.
   3. 3.
      Storage Containers. Storage containers, in conjunction with an approved construction project within the City of Hermosa Beach. The permit shall expire upon completion of the construction project or the expiration of the building permit authorizing the construction project.
   4. 4.
      Work Trailers. A trailer or mobile home as a temporary work site for employees of a business may be allowed when a valid building permit within the city has been issued for up to one year, or upon expiration of the building permit, whichever occurs first.
   5. 5.
      Similar Temporary Uses. Similar temporary uses that, in the opinion of the Community Development Director, are compatible with the zoning district and surrounding land uses. The use would be limited to the standards of the temporary activity it was most similar to.
2. B.
   Exempt Temporary Uses. The following temporary uses shall be exempt from the provisions of an Administrative Permit:

   1. 1.
      Garage Sales. Garage sales in a residential zone or on residential properties in a commercial zone, subject to Chapter 5.44;
   2. 2.
      Construction Yards, On-Site. A contractor’s construction yard, located on a site with an approved construction project.
   3. 3.
      Public Special Events. Temporary Uses on private property approved by City Council as part of a Special Event on Public Property in accordance with Chapter 12.30;
   4. 4.
      Food Truck. Mobile food truck in conjunction with an approved construction project and only during the time when construction workers are working on-site; or
   5. 5.
      Temporary Real Estate Office. A real estate sales office with an approved building permit, may be established within a residential development project area to sell homes on-site.
3. C.
   Temporary Events. The following events may be allowed on private property upon approval of an Administrative Permit by the Community Development Director or designee and as summarized in Table 17.42.150-1 below:

   1. 1.
      Limited Events, Cypress District (M-1 Zone). An indoor event permitting the showcasing of art or the goods produced by a business located in the Cypress District Character Area in the M-1 zone. The Cypress District is comprised of properties located on Cypress Avenue, Valley Drive, and 6th Street as established in the General Plan. Limited Events shall be subject to the following:

      1. a.
         Zone. Only within the Cypress District, Character Area of the General Plan and M-1 Zone.
      2. b.
         Location. Indoors.
      3. c.
         Frequency. Events may occur up to seventy-two (72) days in a year, six (6) per month for a maximum of five (5) hours each, but no more than two (2) in a seven (7) day period.
      4. d.
         Restricted Days. A temporary event may be restricted from operating on any date when the Chief of Police or designee determines the accumulation of activities in the city may exceed its capacity to protect public safety adequately. Events are prohibited on the following days: St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco De Mayo, Memorial Day weekend, Labor Day weekend, Fourth of July, or New Year’s Eve.
      5. e.
         Permit Duration. A limited event permit is effective for two (2) years.
      6. f.
         Hours. Within the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
      7. g.
         Entertainment. Amplified entertainment is limited to 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for not more than five (5) hours in any day. Noise levels shall not exceed eighty (80) dBA at the property line. At no time may noise levels constitute a nuisance or violate the noise control ordinance in Chapter 8.24.
      8. h.
         Maximum Occupancy. The number of attendees shall not exceed the maximum occupancy load of the business’ interior at any time. The business must post a sign stating the maximum occupancy and monitor the number.
      1. i.
         Alcohol. The service and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall obtain and display the appropriate Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control approval.
      10. j.
          Retail. Accessory retail is limited to products related to primary business use during limited event periods. Limited events may not be appropriate for distribution businesses or contractor uses, for example.
      11. k.
          Limitations. If the subject property is governed by a conditional use permit or parking plan, the administrative permit shall not be approved unless the proposed use is timed and designed so it does not conflict with the purpose and requirements of the conditional use permit or parking plan.
   2. 2.
      Temporary Minor Special Events. A temporary minor special event for the use of a premise for an activity that exceeds the scope of the business licensed and approved for such premises. Special events may be indoors or outdoors and include entertainment and assembly events, flea markets, rummage sales, fairs, festivals, and car shows. Special events shall be subject to the following:

      1. a.
         Uses.

         1. i.
            Uses permitted by right in the zone, and uses requiring an entitlement such as a CUP to operate in the Zone.

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         2. ii.
            Uses prohibited include those uses prohibited by a discretionary approval, Title 17, adult uses.
         3. iii.
            Uses determined by the Community Development Director to be incompatible with the surrounding area due to safety, health or welfare concerns that cannot be mitigated.
      2. b.
         Zone. Temporary Minor Special Events are allowed within 1) the C-1, C-2, and C-3 zones; 2) the M-1 zone; 3) SPA zones that allow non-residential uses; and 4) in Residential zones on property developed with legal nonconforming-nonresidential uses.

         The use is additionally allowed without an administrative permit in OS zones accessory use to Hermosa Beach City School District facilities compliant with the regulations in this section, provided the use is approved by the Hermosa Beach City School District.

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      3. c.
         Location. All elements of the use shall be contained on private property.

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      4. d.
         Frequency. Events may occur up to seventy-two (72) days in any twelve-month period, with a maximum of twenty-four (24). Events shall last no more than three (3) consecutive days, with no more than two events a month and a minimum of five (5) days between events.
      5. e.
         Restricted Days. A temporary event may be restricted from operating on any date when the Chief of Police or designee determines the accumulation of activities in the city may exceed its capacity to protect public safety adequately. Events are prohibited on the on the following days: St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco De Mayo, Memorial Day weekend, Labor Day weekend, Fourth of July, or New Year’s Eve.
      6. f.
         Permit Duration. An administrative permit for a temporary minor special event shall not exceed twelve (12) months from the first approved event.
      7. g.
         Hours.

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      8. h.
         Management.

         1. i.
            The event may only be issued to the property owner, business owner, or business licensee holder, and the permit holder shall be present on the property for the duration of the use including set up and breakdown.
         2. ii.
            The Permittee shall have control over attendance. Advertising and media to attract people to the event shall be moderated to reduce potential for impacts. Adequate security should be provided.
      1. i.
         Entertainment. Amplified entertainment is limited to 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for not more than four (4) hours in any day. Noise levels shall not exceed eighty (80) dBA at the property line. At no time may noise levels constitute a nuisance or violate the noise control ordinance in Chapter 8.24.
      10. j.
          Sanitary Facilities. For events longer than one (1) hour in duration or where food is provided, restroom access for both employees and customers shall be provided. Portable restroom facilities may be permitted in combination with hand washing stations.
      11. k.
          Lighting. Any lighting shall be shielded, downcast and directed onto the subject property. No strobe light or beacons are permitted.
      50. l.
          Maximum Occupancy. The occupancy of any structures or spaces, whether indoor or outdoor, shall be consistent with building and fire codes and safety protocols as determined by the Community Development Director or designee.
      1000. m.
            Alcohol. The sale, service, or consumption of alcoholic beverages shall obtain and display the appropriate Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control approval. Outdoor activities involving alcoholic beverages shall be located at least three hundred (300) feet from any public-school property between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on school days unless the Hermosa Beach City School District has been consulted and any concerns are mitigated to the city's satisfaction.
      14. n.
          Food Trucks. May only operate in conjunction with a temporary minor special event, unless exempt under Section 17.42.150.B.4.
      15. o.
          Signs. A temporary sign shall be allowed with a temporary special event in accordance with Section 17.50.210.
      16. p.
          Additional Permits.

          1. i.
             Special events may be subject to additional permits and other city or agency approvals, licenses, and inspections required by applicable laws and regulations.

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      16.  
          2. ii.
             A Temporary Use Permit may not conflict with the governing entitlement (CUP, Parking Plan, etc.).
      17. q.
          Parking.

          1. i.
             All existing accessible parking must be maintained on-site in Americans with Disabilities Act;

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          2. ii.
             In parking lots with fourteen (14) or fewer spaces, no additional parking shall be required, provided that alternative modes of transit (such as biking, walking, ride-share, etc.) are prominently promoted as part of any event advertising.
          3. iii.
             In a parking lot with fifteen (15) or more parking spaces, where more than five spaces would be displaced, the applicant must offset any displaced parking greater than five spaces by implementing a temporary parking demand management plan. This plan is subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director. The plan may include temporary non-public off-site parking (with the property owner's authorization), valet parking, shared parking, bicycle parking, ride-sharing options, and shuttle services; and
          4. iv.
             Based on the characteristics and type of event, the Community Development Director may require additional parking to address the anticipated demand generated from an event in any size parking lot.
      18. r.
          Removal. The site shall be restored within two (2) business days of the event.
      19. s.
          Exception Any deviation from these standards and limitations of this section shall require approval of a Conditional Use Permit in compliance with Chapter 17.40.
      20. t.
          Conditions.

          1. i.
             The use may be subject to conditions to mitigate impacts on the surrounding area and ensure adequate provision of services, relating to the number of people, traffic, line of sight, type, and volume of amplified music or entertainment, day of week and hours, sanitation, environment, concentration of activity and events during the same time period, availability of city services to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public and property, compliance with other provisions of law, and other similar considerations.

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          2. ii.
             The Temporary Minor Special Event shall comply with the limitations of the conditions of approval for any approved entitlement.
      21. u.
          Modification.

          1. i.
             If, due to inclement weather or other similar, unforeseen circumstances, it is necessary to change the approved event date(s), the Community Development Director may, after review, approve alternative date(s) subject to the timely filing of the request. The applicant must pay a reasonable administrative fee for an amendment in accordance with the adopted fee schedule.

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      4.  
         2. ii.
            If an applicant elects to add dates to a previously approved permit within the maximum total allowed, the Community Development Director may approve alternative date(s) subject to the timely filing of the request. The applicant must pay a reasonable administrative fee for an amendment in accordance with the adopted fee schedule.
         3. iii.
            If substantial changes to the event location and programming approved as part of the original permit are requested, the applicant must pay the permit application fee.
      5. v.
         Revocation.

         1. i.
            An administrative permit may be revoked or modified with only a twenty-four hour (24) notice to the holder of the administrative permit: provided, however, that an administrative permit may be immediately revoked and the event ordered concluded at any time during the course of the event by the highest ranking police officer on duty at the time upon their determination that the event is violating state law or is violating one (1) or more conditions of approval, or determination that the event has become a threat to public safety.

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      1.  
         2. ii.
            If the administrative permit has been revoked or documented problems have occurred or not abated, the Community Development Director may deny a future application for a similar event on the same property for a one (1) year period.
   3. 3.
      Outdoor Sales Events. Temporary outdoor sale of merchandise related to an existing licensed business on-site with temporary outdoor sale of merchandise:

      1. a.
         Location. Located in a non-residential zone on a lot developed with non-residential use.
      2. b.
         Frequency. A maximum of four (4) times in a twelve-month period for up to four (4) days per event.
      3. c.
         Hours. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
      4. d.
         Removal. The site shall be restored within one (1) business day.
      5. e.
         Conditions. Conditions may be imposed to minimize impacts and ensure compliance with the required findings set forth in Chapter 17.55.
   4. 4.
      Seasonal Sales Lots. Seasonal sales activities, for example, pumpkin patches and tree lots, including temporary security trailers, on nonresidential properties, in compliance with the following:

      1. a.
         Location. In a non-residential zone on a lot developed with nonresidential use.
      2. b.
         Frequency. A maximum of one (1) annually, for a maximum of 45 days each.
      3. c.
         Hours. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
      4. d.
         Parking/Loading Spaces. Parking shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
      5. e.
         Temporary Fencing. Temporary fencing in accordance Section 17.46.130.
      6. f.
         Removal. The site shall be restored within seven (7) days following event.
      7. g.
         Conditions. Conditions may be imposed to minimize impacts and ensure compliance with the required findings set forth in Chapter 17.55.
   5. 5.
      Similar Temporary. Similar temporary events that, in the opinion of the director, are compatible with the zoning district and surrounding land uses. The use would be limited to the number of occurrences and standards of the temporary activity it was most similar to.
4. D.
   Exempt Temporary Events. The following temporary activities shall be exempt from the provisions of an Administrative Permit:

   1. 1.
      Public School. Temporary Minor Special Events located within the Hermosa Beach City School District facilities are compliant with the regulations in Section 17.42.150, provided the use is approved by the Hermosa Beach City School District; or
   2. 2.
      Special Events on Public Property. Temporary Events on private property approved by City Council as part of a Special Event on Public Property in accordance with Chapter 130.
   3. 3.
      Incidental Use. Incidental uses that are customary to the primary use, such as parlor games, book signings, poetry readings, or other similar uses that are held within the building and operated as part of the licensed business on-site. Incidental uses must comply with all HBMC standards and any condition of an applicable entitlement. Incidental uses do not include uses requiring an entitlement or regulated by a separate licensing or permit process.

(Ord. # 25-1487 §9, adopted 06/10/2025, effective 07/10/2025)

Effective on: 7/10/2025

Effective on: 7/10/2025

Effective on: 8/5/2024

This section sets forth requirements for the establishment and operation of short-term vacation rentals in nonconforming residential dwelling units in certain commercial zones.

1. A.
   Permit and Operational Requirements. The approval of operation of a short-term vacation rental shall be subject to the following requirements:

   1. 1.
      Administrative Permit Required. Short-term vacation rentals may be established and operated only after an administrative permit has been approved in compliance with Chapter 17.55. The administrative permit for a short-term vacation rental shall be valid for one calendar year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually thereafter; provided, that this section remains in effect and has not expired.

      1. a.
         Prior to approval or renewal of an administrative permit for operation of a short-term vacation rental, the premises shall be inspected by the building official or their designee for compliance with all applicable building and safety codes, as well as compliance with any applicable Municipal Code regulations regarding short-term vacation rentals. If the building official or their designee conducts more than two (2) inspections to verify compliance due to outstanding corrections, the applicant is subject to a reinspection fee for those additional inspections.
      2. b.
         An application for a new or renewal of an administrative permit shall include payment of all required and outstanding administrative fees.
      3. c.
         The application submittal shall include a list of the Uniform Resource Locations (URL) where the property is listed online, and the applicant shall keep the list current at all times.
      4. d.
         Short-term vacation rentals established under this section shall have no vested right to continued existence.
   2. 2.
      Location. Short-term vacation rentals shall only be permitted in nonconforming residential dwellings on properties zoned C-2, C-3, SPA 7, SPA 8, or SPA 11.

      1. a.
         For purposes of this section, a "nonconforming residential unit" shall mean a residential dwelling unit that was lawfully established and maintained as a dwelling unit as of October 24, 2019. If the unit is converted into a nonresidential use, then it shall be deemed the termination of the existing nonconforming residential use, and thereby the unit loses any nonconforming status as a residential use and loses any right to operate as a short-term vacation rental.
   3. 3.
      Management and Operations Plan. In addition to any other requirements for an application for an administrative permit, or any conditions of approval contained therein, the application to establish and operate a short-term vacation rental shall be accompanied by a management plan, which shall establish, to the satisfaction of the community development director (director), or their designee, the following:

      1. a.
         The reasonably prudent business practices that owner or owner’s authorized agent will use to ensure that the short-term vacation rental unit is used in a manner that complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and permits.
      2. b.
         An identification plaque posted and maintained at all times, within plain view of and legible to the general public, not exceeding six square feet in size, and containing address of premises and permit number, and telephone number of Hermosa Beach Police Department dispatch for complaints regarding condition, operation or conduct of occupants of the unit. The director may alter the size requirement to ensure the plaque is legible from the adjacent public right-of-way.
      3. c.
         The name, address, and telephone number of a local contact person who shall be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week for the purpose of responding to City staff calls pertaining to complaints regarding the condition, operations, or conduct of occupants of the short-term vacation rental or their guests, and if directed by City staff, to personally proceed on site within 30 minutes from the call to resolve the problem.
      4. d.
         The owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall, upon notification that any occupant or guest of the short-term vacation rental unit has created unreasonable noise or disturbances, engaged in disorderly conduct, or committed violations of any applicable law, rule or regulation pertaining to the use and occupancy of the short-term vacation rental unit, respond in a timely and appropriate manner to immediately halt or prevent a recurrence of such conduct. Failure of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent to respond to such calls or complaints regarding the condition, operation, or conduct of the occupants and/or guests of the short-term vacation rental unit in a timely and appropriate manner shall subject the owner to all administrative, legal, and equitable remedies available to the City.
      5. e.
         The owner and/or the owner’s authorized agent shall use reasonably prudent business practices to ensure that the occupants and/or guests of the short-term vacation rental unit do not create unreasonable noise or disturbances, engage in disorderly conduct or illegal activity, or violate any applicable law, rule or regulation pertaining to the use and occupancy of the short-term vacation rental unit.
      6. f.
         The owner and/or the owner’s authorized agent shall use reasonably prudent business practices to ensure that the short-term vacation rental unit is used for overnight accommodations purposes only. This shall include using all prudent business practices to prohibit the rental to commercial party businesses.
      7. g.
         Prior to occupancy of a short-term vacation rental unit, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall:

         1. i.
            Obtain the contact information of the renter.
         2. ii.
            Provide a copy of the City’s "Good Neighbor" brochure containing these requirements to the renter.
         3. iii.
            Require the renter to execute a formal acknowledgement they are legally responsible for compliance by all occupants of the short-term vacation rental unit and their guests with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the use and occupancy of the short-term vacation rental unit.
         4. iv.
            The information required in subsections (A)(3)(g)(i) and (A)(3)(g)(iii) of this subsection shall be maintained by the owner or the owner’s authorized agent for a period of three years and be made available upon request to any officer of the City responsible for the enforcement of any provision of the Municipal Code or any other applicable law, rule or regulation pertaining to the use and occupancy of the short-term vacation rental unit.

      8. h.
         The property shall be maintained free of litter and debris. Trash and refuse shall not be left or stored within public view, except in proper containers for the purpose of collection by the City’s authorized waste hauler on scheduled trash collection days. Trash receptacles must be maintained within an enclosure and placed for pick up to comply with the provisions of HBMC 8.12.220 and 8.12.230. The size or number of containers and/or frequency of pick-up (if permitted by the City’s authorized waste hauler) shall be increased if needed to accommodate the amount of trash generated by all uses on the site.
      9. i.
         On-site parking shall be allowed on approved driveway, garage and/or carport areas only. Parking shall comply with all current City parking regulations. Parking of oversized vehicles must comply with the provisions of Chapter 10.32, Stopping, Standing and Parking, of the Municipal Code.
      10. j.
          Approved on-site parking space(s), including all enclosed garages, shall be kept free and clear to accommodate vehicular parking for renters/guests during all times the unit is in use as a short-term vacation rental.
      11. k.
          The number of adult occupants allowed to occupy any given short-term vacation rental unit shall be limited to two (2) per bedroom/sleeping area.
      12. l.
          The director shall have the authority to impose additional conditions on the use of any given short-term vacation rental to ensure that any potential secondary effects unique to the subject short-term vacation rental unit are avoided or adequately mitigated.
      13. m.
          The owner or owner’s authorized agent shall post the current short-term vacation rental permit number, a photograph of the front of the property where the short-term vacation rental unit is located, as well as the number of approved on-site parking spaces available, in any written publication or on any website that promotes the availability or existence of a short-term vacation rental unit.
   4. 4.
      The owner shall comply with all requirements related to a business license under Chapter 5.04, Business Licenses Generally, of the Municipal Code, and related to the transient occupancy tax under Chapter 3.32, Transient Occupancy Tax, of the Municipal Code for the operation of the short-term vacation rental.
2. B.
   Development Standards. Short-term vacation rentals shall conform to the following standards:

   1. 1.
      On-site parking shall be provided as required under Chapter 17.44.
   2. 2.
      A private kitchen area, shower and toilet facilities, and at least one room/area designated as a sleeping area shall be provided in each unit.
3. C.
   Violations. Violations of this section are subject to the following standards.

   1. 1.
      Any violation of this section shall result in issuance of an administrative citation pursuant to Chapter 1.10, Administrative Citations and Penalties, or any other legal methods of enforcement, of the Municipal Code.
   2. 2.
      More than three violations of this section or any of the City’s quality of life ordinances, such as noise violations, disturbing the peace, or creating a public nuisance, within a 12-month period shall be grounds for revocation of the business license and administrative permit, in accordance with provisions of the Code, provided the three  violations have been affirmed by a hearing officer in the event they are appealed.
4. D.
   Sunset Clause. The provisions in this section shall become inoperative on October 24, 2027, and shall be considered repealed on that date, unless the City Council of Hermosa Beach enacts a new ordinance that becomes effective on or before October 24, 2027, and which deletes or extends that date. No new or renewals of administrative permits and/or business licenses for short-term vacation rentals shall be issued after October 24, 2027, and no permitted short-term vacation rental shall have a right to operate beyond the term of the permit.

(Ord. # 23-1468 §6, adopted 09/26/2023, effective 10/26/2023; Ord. # 24-1473 §6, adopted 01/23/2024, effective 02/22/2024; Ord. # 25-1489 §6, adopted 09/30/2025, effective 10/30/2025)

Effective on: 10/30/2025

Effective on: 7/10/2025

1. A.
   Permit and Operational Requirements. The approval and operation of an emergency shelter shall be subject to the following requirements:

   1. 1.
      Administrative Permit Required. Emergency shelters may be established and operated in the R-3, C-3, SPA-7 and SPA-8 zoning districts subject to the granting of an administrative permit in compliance with Chapter 17.55.
   2. 2.
      Management and Operations Plan. An application for an administrative permit to establish and operate an emergency shelter shall be accompanied by a management plan, which shall establish hours of operation, staffing levels and training procedures, maximum length of stay, size and location of exterior and interior onsite waiting and intake areas, admittance and discharge procedures, provisions for on-site or off-site supportive services, on-site and off-site security procedures, and protocols for communications with local law enforcement agencies and surrounding property owners.
2. B.
   Development Standards. Emergency shelters shall conform to the following standards.

   1. 1.
      The maximum number of beds shall be ten (10). An additional four (4) beds may be provided for children under the age of eighteen (18) with a parent or guardian within designated family units.
   2. 2.
      A minimum separation of three hundred (300) feet, measured from the property line, shall be maintained between all emergency shelters.
   3. 3.
      Separate private shower and toilet facilities shall be provided for men, women and families.
   4. 4.
      Alcohol and narcotics use and consumption are prohibited both within the facility and on the property. No amplified music or sound is allowed. No animals are permitted (except guide dogs for the disabled or ordered by a doctor for medical reasons).
   5. 5.
      Bicycle racks or bicycle lockers for three (3) bicycles shall be provided onsite near the facility.
   6. 6.
      Stays at the facility shall be on a first-come first-served basis. Clients may be admitted to the facility only between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. The facility may remain open twenty-four (24) hours a day only if providing onsite accessory services. Clients have no guaranteed bed for the next night. The maximum length of stay at the facility shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) days in a three hundred sixty-five (365) day period.
   7. 7.
      The facility may provide the following services in an area separate from sleeping areas, such as counseling services, laundry facilities to serve the clients at the shelter, client storage area such as for the storage of bicycles or personal items, or similar services geared to homeless clients. All such areas and facilities shall be located within a building, with the exception of bicycle parking.
   8. 8.
      A waiting area shall be provided which contains a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bed provided at the facility. The waiting area shall be in a location not adjacent to the public right of way, shall be visually separated from public view by a minimum six (6) foot tall screening of mature landscaping or by a minimum six (6) foot tall decorative masonry wall, and shall provide consideration of shade and protection from the elements.
   9. 9.
      Security and Safety. A staff member shall be on-premises at all times the facility is open to clients. Security and safety shall be addressed for both on and off-site needs, including provisions to address the separation of male/female sleeping areas as well as any family areas within the facility. At a minimum, the plan shall contain provisions addressing security and safety.
   10. 10.
       Loitering Control. Measures regarding off-site controls to minimize the congregation of clients in the vicinity of the facility during hours that clients are not allowed on-site.
   11. 11.
       Management for Outdoor Areas. A system for daily admittance and discharge procedures, including monitoring for waiting areas, shall be developed to minimize disruption to nearby land uses.
   12. 12.
       Staff Training. A staff training program shall be maintained that provide adequate knowledge and skills necessary to assist clients in obtaining permanent shelter and income.
   13. 13.
       Communications. A communication and outreach plan shall be developed to maintain good communication and response to operational issues which may arise from the neighborhood, City staff, or the general public.
   14. 14.
       Client Eligibility. A screening program to determine client eligibility is required. The facility shall be required to utilize the Los Angeles County region’s current Homeless Management Information System.
   15. 15.
       Counseling Services. Provision of or links to counseling services are encouraged. Identify and describe the counseling programs to be provided as well as procedures that will be used to refer clients to outside assistance agencies. An annual report to the City on this activity is required.
   16. 16.
       Facility rules shall be conspicuously displayed in English and Spanish.
   17. 17.
       Litter Control. Litter and trash removal attributable to facility operations and its clients shall be provided. Graffiti shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours.

(Ord. # 23-1471 §34, adopted 11/14/2023, effective 08/05/2024) 

Effective on: 8/5/2024