When allowed by Land Use Regulations Table 3A in the zone applicable to a site, a single-room occupancy residential housing facility (SRO) is subject to the requirements of this section. The provisions of this article are intended to provide opportunities for the development of permanent, affordable housing for small households and for people with special needs in proximity to transit and services and to establish standards for these small units.

(a)

Conditional use permit required. A conditional use permit shall be obtained prior to use of any rooms or units for SRO purposes.

(b)

Location. A single-room occupancy residential housing facility shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of any other single-room occupancy residential housing, emergency shelter, or other similar program, unless such program is located within the same building or on the same lot.

(c)

Development standards.

(1)

Size. Units shall have a maximum floor area of four hundred (400) square feet.

(2)

Occupancy limit. Each unit shall accommodate a maximum of two (2) persons.

(3)

Laundry facilities. Laundry facilities shall be provided in a separate room at the ratio of one (1) washer and one (1) dryer for every ten (10) units of fractional number thereof.

(4)

Bathroom. An SRO unit is not required to but may contain partial or full bathroom facilities. If a full bathroom facility is not provided, common bathroom facilities shall be provided in accordance with the California Building Code for congregate residences with at least one (1) full bathroom per floor.

(5)

Kitchen. An SRO unit is not required to but may contain partial or full kitchen facilities. A full kitchen includes a sink, a refrigerator and stove, range top or oven. A partial kitchen is missing at least one (1) of these appliances. If a full kitchen is not provided, common kitchen facilities shall be provided with at least one (1) full kitchen. For projects with more than ten (10) units common kitchen facilities shall be provided with at least one (1) full kitchen per floor.

(6)

Code compliance. SRO units shall comply with all requirements of the California Building Code. All units shall comply with all applicable accessibility and adaptability requirements.

(d)

Facility management. Twenty-four-hour on-site management must be provided at an SRO with seven or more units and shall include a dwelling unit designated for the manager. All SRO projects must have a management plan. The management plan shall contain management policies, maintenance plans, rental procedures, tenant rules, and security procedures.

(e)

Parking. On-site parking must be provided as required for multi-family units. The Planning Commission may reduce parking requirements to one (1) space per four (4) units if the SRO is deed restricted for extremely low-income housing or if alternative transportation is provided, such as free car sharing on site or transit passes. With the exception of projects that allow only senior residents, projects with reduced parking shall provide one (1) bicycle parking space per unit.

(f)

Tenancy. Tenancy of SRO units shall not be for less than thirty (30) days.

(Ord. No. 1126, § 2, 9-11-2018)