The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards to ensure that the development of specific ministerial uses do not adversely impact adjacent parcels or the surrounding neighborhood and that they are developed in a manner which protects the health, safety, and general welfare of the nearby residents and businesses. A use permit is required to establish a shelter that does not meet all requirements of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 2017-12, § 3, 12-13-2017)

A.

When abutting a residentially-zoned property, the following standards shall apply:

1.

The minimum building setbacks from transitional use lot lines (where residential and nonresidential lots meet) shall be either twenty-five feet or one foot for each foot of nonresidential building height, whichever is greater.

2.

A fence meeting the design standards of the planning commission may be required to be erected.

3.

Off-street parking shall be designed to avoid being immediately adjacent to residentially zoned property, if possible

B.

The maximum number of beds shall be two beds per 150 square feet of living space.

C.

Emergency shelters shall provide:

1.

Sleeping facilities

2.

An area for onsite client intake at a minimum size of 120 square feet or 10 square feet per bed, whichever is larger.

3.

Secure personal storage.

4.

Showers and restroom facilities.

5.

Interior and/or exterior common space for clients to congregate at a ratio of not less than 15 square feet per client, with a minimum overall area of 120 square feet.

D.

Optional facility services may include:

1.

Central cooking and dining room(s) subject to compliance with Nevada County Environmental Health Department

2.

Recreation Room

3.

Counseling Center

4.

Laundry equipment for clients.

5.

Child care facilities

6.

Other support services intended to benefit homeless clients

E.

Adequate exterior lighting shall be provided for security purposes. The lighting shall be stationary, shielded and downcast, and directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way.

F.

On-site management shall be provided at all times the facility is in operation and at least one hour prior to and after facility operation hours.

G.

The shelter operator shall be a non-profit, public or quasi-public entity or have a contract with a public or quasi-public entity for operation of the shelter.

H.

The maximum length of stay at the facility shall not exceed 180 days per client in a 365 day period.

I.

Shelters shall establish and maintain set hours for client intake/discharge. Hours must be prominently posted on site.

J.

Facility improvements shall comply with the most recently adopted California Building Code in terms of providing adequate toilet and shower facilities.

K.

Bike rack parking shall be provided onsite

L.

Off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, or one space for each employee on the largest shift plus one space for each agency vehicle plus three visitor spaces, whichever is greater;

M.

Prior to use as an Emergency Shelter, the shelter operator shall submit a Shelter Safety and Management Plan. The Plan shall be available to the public upon request and shall address:

1.

Client congregation outside of the shelter facility in order to prevent queuing within the public right-of-way.

2.

Eligibility criteria, enforcement rules, and procedures for disruptive clients.

3.

Number and responsibilities of on-site support staff, training standards, other management procedures, and a primary and secondary contact person.

4.

Bed bug prevention.

5.

Refuse collection.

6.

Security procedures.

7.

Separation of sleeping areas and restrooms by gender and for families.

8.

Food Service procedures (Preparation / Distribution / Clean-up)

(Ord. No. 2017-12, § 3, 12-13-2017)