This chapter establishes the requirements and standards for the location and operation of an emergency shelter as defined in Section 19.08.070(K)(1).
(Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)
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Emergency shelters are allowed as identified in Article II.
B. 
An emergency shelter that meets the requirements of Section 19.38.030 is exempt from a Conditional Use Permit when located in the MP zone. An emergency shelter proposed within the GC, HC, CMU, M1, M2, and MMU zones require approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
C. 
An emergency shelter within the MP zone shall not operate prior to approval of a zoning clearance certification in accordance with Chapter 19.72.
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Distance Separation Requirements. No emergency shelter shall be located within 250 feet of any other emergency shelter.
B. 
Occupancy. An emergency shelter shall not exceed 40 residents, excluding staff.
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Length of Occupancy. Any single resident’s stay shall not exceed six consecutive months.
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Zone Specific Development Standards. An emergency shelter shall comply with all development standards of the applicable zoning district in which it is located.
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Parking Requirements. Emergency shelters shall provide one parking space for every staff member.
F. 
Management. An emergency shelter must adequately comply with the management standards:
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There shall be space inside the building so that prospective and current residents are not required to wait on sidewalks or any other public rights-of-way.
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Security shall be provided on site during hours of operation.
3. 
On-site management shall be provided by at least one emergency shelter staff member at all times while residents are present at the shelter.
4. 
Emergency shelter lighting shall be consistent with the City of Roseville’s adopted Building Code.
G. 
When Conditional Use Permit Required. An emergency shelter that does not meet the development and management standards of this section or is located within the GC, HC, CMU, M1, M2, and MMU zones shall be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit.
H. 
Conditional Use Permit Conditions of Approval and Findings.
1. 
In review of an application for a Conditional Use Permit for an emergency shelter, the Approving Authority shall review the requirements of this section and may approve reasonable deviations from the requirements of this section and may approve additional conditions consistent with protecting public health, safety and welfare provided that such conditions do not render the project infeasible.
2. 
Notwithstanding Section 19.78.060(A), and consistent with Government Code Section 65589.5 as may be amended from time to time, in approving a Conditional Use Permit the Approving Authority shall only make the specific finding that the application would not have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety.
(Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014; Ord. 6538 § 13, 2022)
If an emergency shelter ceases operation for a period of six consecutive months, any permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall automatically lapse and be deemed null and void, unless the permit provides otherwise.
(Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)
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An emergency shelter in lawful existence prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter may continue to operate as a nonconforming use.
B. 
Closure or cessation of a nonconforming use for a period of six consecutive months shall terminate its legal nonconforming status, and any person or entity who intends to resume operations of the nonconforming use must first obtain a permit as required under this chapter.
C. 
Any alteration or expansion of the nonconforming use involving more than 10 percent of its gross floor area shall subject the nonconforming use to the requirements of this chapter and the appropriate permit must be obtained prior to alteration or expansion.
(Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)