It is the intent of this chapter to identify the zones and locations where emergency shelters are permitted, and to provide adequate development and operational standards for such uses to ensure that appropriate housing and services for special needs populations are met.

(Ord. No. 11-02, § 3, 1-19-2011; Ord. No. 18-05, § 3(Exh. A), 3-21-2018)

Emergency shelters are permitted by right in the Community Facilities - Public/Institutional (CF-P/I) and Community Facilities - Private (CF-P) zoning districts.

(Ord. No. 11-02, § 3, 1-19-2011; Ord. No. 18-05, § 3(Exh. A), 3-21-2018)

Emergency shelters shall comply with all standards provided in this chapter.

(a)

Development standards.

(1)

Location and separation. Emergency shelters shall be situated more than 300 feet from another emergency shelter.

(2)

Physical characteristics.

a.

The maximum number of beds for emergency shelters shall be 20 unless a larger number is approved through a conditional use permit.

b.

The maximum number of beds does not apply in situations of Citywide or statewide designated disasters or catastrophic conditions as determined by the City Council or City Manager.

c.

Emergency shelters shall have adequate shower and toilet facilities, and secure storage areas for its intended clients.

d.

All on-site waiting and client intake areas shall be located in the interior of the emergency shelter and shall be of sufficient size to prevent any such activities from occurring in the exterior of the emergency shelter.

(b)

Operational standards.

(1)

If an emergency shelter includes a drug or alcohol abuse counseling component, appropriate state and/or federal licensing shall be required.

(2)

Emergency shelters shall limit occupancy by each client to no more than 180 days in a 365-day period.

(3)

Emergency shelters shall conduct all on-site waiting and client intake activities in the interior of the emergency shelter and prevent any such activities from occurring in the exterior of the emergency shelter.

(4)

Emergency shelters shall provide on-site security during all hours of operation, including a minimum of one security guard licensed by the State of California for each 20 clients, unless alternate security arrangements are approved through a conditional use permit.

(5)

Emergency shelters shall provide on-site management during all hours of operation, including a minimum of one supervisor per emergency shelter and a minimum of one additional attendant for each 20 clients, unless alternate on-site management arrangements are approved through a conditional use permit.

(Ord. No. 11-02, § 3, 1-19-2011; Ord. No. 18-05, § 3(Exh. A), 3-21-2018; Ord. No. 23-02, § 3(Exh. A), 8-16-2023)