§ 21.45.132. Emergency shelters.

Emergency shelters shall be developed according to the following limitations:

A.

Maximum number of beds. One hundred fifty (150) beds per facility. Additional beds may be permitted through the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process (Minor CUP required).

B.

Proximity to other shelters. No limit.

C.

Length of stay. Maximum of ninety (90) days.

D.

Off-street parking standards. Given the nature of the use, off-street parking shall be provided only for office space in the shelter, at the same rate as that required for general professional office use, as specified in Chapter 21.41. Additionally, one (1) loading space compliant with the standards of Chapter 21.41 shall be provided for each twenty-five (25) beds or portion thereof.

E.

Size and location of exterior and interior waiting and drop-off:

1.

An adequately-sized waiting and drop-off area, for the sheltered persons and their personal effects, shall be provided at each emergency shelter facility. This area may be either on the exterior or the interior of the building. If exterior, this area shall not abut or adjoin a public sidewalk or right-of-way unless separated by a fence at least four (4) feet tall.

2.

Said waiting/drop-off area shall comply with all requirements of the applicable Building Codes relating to such a use or occupancy.

3.

Exterior waiting shall be permitted for no more than one (1) hour prior to the opening and one (1) hour after the closing of the facility each day.

F.

Security and lighting.

1.

For an emergency shelter with ten (10) or more beds, an adequate number of on-site security guards shall be present during the waiting/drop-off periods before opening and after closing.

2.

For an emergency shelter with twenty-five (25) or more beds, an adequate number of on-site security guards shall be provided at all times when the shelter is operating.

3.

Exterior lighting shall be provided at each facility as directed by the Chief of Police.

4.

Other security measures, such as security cameras and recorders, security gates, or other necessary requirements, shall be provided as directed by the Chief of Police.

G.

Provision of on-site management. All emergency shelter facilities shall have on-site management present at all times when the shelter is operating, and during the periods when sheltered persons are waiting before opening and after closing of the facility.

( ORD-13-0004 § 2, 2013)