The purpose of these regulations is to allow single room occupancy (SRO) dwelling units within the City limits which provide high-density housing typically consisting of no more than two rooms per dwelling unit. [Ord. 4425 § 1, 2019.]

“Single room occupancy” (SRO) shall be defined as a facility providing downsized dwelling units consisting of one to two rooms with occupancy per dwelling unit dictated by HUD guidelines. SRO facilities provide individuals with housing for a duration of 30 days or more. Kitchens/kitchenettes and/or bathrooms may be located in the units or be located centrally for communal use.

In zoning districts which allow SRO housing via conditional use permit, the regulations contained herein shall be considered additional to those of the underlying zoning district. The provisions of this chapter shall prevail in the event of conflicting standards presented in the underlying zoning district regulations. SRO housing must meet all building and zoning standards as dictated by the PMC. [Ord. 4425 § 1, 2019.]

An SRO housing facility may be approved via conditional use permit in the following zoning districts:

C-1 (Retail Business).

C-2 (Central Business District).

C-3 (General Business District). [Ord. 4425 § 1, 2019.]

Each SRO facility shall comply with all development standards for the applicable zoning district and the standards contained below.