Single facility housing the homeless with more than 16 beds.

Facility housing the homeless that would increase the cumulative total number of beds allowed through this chapter above 16.

Emergency shelters and transitional housing uses are allowed with a CUP within C-1, C-2, C-2A, C-3-1, and I-P-I zones.

Off-Street Parking. All required parking spaces and access thereto shall conform to the city parking standards. Parking shall be provided per the requirements and shall not be located in any required yard abutting a street or R district. The community development director may also reduce the parking requirement if the shelter can demonstrate a lower need.

Waiting and Client Intake Areas. Shelters shall provide 10 square feet of on-site, interior waiting and client intake space per bed. In addition, one office or cubicle shall be provided per 10 beds, with at least one office or up to 25% of the offices designed for client privacy. Waiting and intake areas may be used for other purposes as needed during operations of the shelter.

Facility Requirements. Each facility shall include a written management plan that uses best practices to address homeless needs (e.g., quality assurance standards developed) and shall include, at a minimum, the following:

Exterior Lighting. Adequate external lighting shall be provided for security purposes. The lighting shall be sufficient to provide illumination and clear visibility to all outdoor areas, with minimal spillover on adjacent properties. The lighting shall be stationary, directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way, and of an intensity compatible with the neighborhood.

Security. On-site security shall be provided during the hours of operation when clients are present.

Application. Requests for compliance review shall be made in writing by the owner of the property, lessee, purchaser in escrow, or optionee with the consent of the owners, on a form prescribed by the city. The application shall be accompanied by a fee, set by the city council, plans, and a project description explaining the details of the proposal.

Noticing. A notice shall be mailed to all property owners and building occupants within 300 feet of the exterior boundary of the property involved, using for this purpose the last known name and address of such owners as shown upon the current assessment roll maintained by the city. The notice shall include a description of the proposal, methods for providing comments, and date and time of a public meeting.

Public Meeting. Prior to making a determination of compliance, the planning commission shall conduct a study session. The review by the planning commission shall be advisory and nonbinding and shall be limited to the proposal relative to the development regulations and performance standards.