The purpose of this chapter is to provide procedures and standards to encourage and facilitate the establishment of supportive housing, transitional housing, and single room occupancy unit facilities.
The further purpose of this chapter is to comply with the requirements of Senate Bill 02 (2007) codified in California Government Code Sections 65582, 65583 and 65589.5.
(Ord. 2061 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2277, 5/7/2024)
All supportive housing and transitional housing shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 2061 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2277, 5/7/2024)
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Supportive housing shall be considered a residential use for which only the restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone shall be applied.
B. 
Supportive Housing with Six or Fewer Persons in a Dwelling Unit. Supportive housing that provides shelter for six or fewer persons in a dwelling unit shall be a permitted use in the A (agricultural), R-1 (one-family residential), R-M (multi-family residential), C-C (central commercial), H-P-D (hillside planned development) and comparable PUD (planned unit development) zoning districts if the following development standards and regulations are met:
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On-site or off-site services are provided to assist supportive housing residents in retaining housing, improving their health status, and maximizing their ability to live, and where possible, work in the community.
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Off-street parking is provided in accordance with Chapter 18.88 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations).
3. 
All new construction or conversion of existing structures complies with Chapter 18.20 (Design Review).
4. 
All other applicable provisions of this title are met.
C. 
Supportive Housing with More than Six Persons in a Dwelling Unit. Supportive housing that provides shelter for more than six persons in a dwelling unit shall be a permitted use in the RM (multi-family residential) zoning district if the following development standards and regulations are met:
1. 
On-site or off-site services are provided to assist supportive housing residents in retaining housing, improving their health status, and maximizing their ability to live, and where possible, work in the community.
2. 
Off-street parking is provided in accordance with Chapter 18.88 (Off-Street Parking Facilities).
3. 
All new construction or conversion of existing structures complies with Chapter 18.20 (Design Review).
4. 
All other applicable provisions of this title are met.
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To calculate the maximum allowed residential density for group supportive housing the first six beds shall be deemed equivalent to one dwelling unit. Thereafter every three beds shall be deemed equivalent to one dwelling unit.
D. 
Supportive housing must meet the requirements of California Government Code Section § 65651, as amended.
(Ord. 2061 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2277, 5/7/2024)
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Transitional housing is to be considered a residential use for which only the restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone shall be applied.
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Transitional Housing with Six or Fewer Persons in a Dwelling Unit. Transitional housing that provides shelter for six or fewer persons in a dwelling unit shall be a permitted use in the A (agricultural), R-1 (one-family residential), R-M (multi-family residential), C-C (central commercial), H-P-D (hillside planned development) and comparable PUD (planned unit development) zoning districts if the following development standards and regulations are met:
1. 
The housing is operated under specific program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future point in time which shall be no less than six months.
2. 
Off-street parking is provided in accordance with Chapter 18.88 (Off-Street Parking Facilities).
3. 
All new construction or conversion of existing structures complies with Chapter 18.20 (Design Review).
4. 
All other applicable provisions of this title are met.
C. 
Transitional Housing with More than Six Persons in a Dwelling Unit. Transitional housing that provides shelter for more than six persons in a dwelling unit shall be a permitted use in the R-M (multi-family residential) zoning district if the following development standards and regulations are met:
1. 
The housing is operated under specific program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future point in time which shall be no less than six months.
2. 
Off-street parking is provided in accordance with Chapter 18.88 (Off-Street Parking Facilities).
3. 
All new construction or conversion of existing structures complies with Chapter 18.20 (Design Review).
4. 
All other applicable provisions of this title are met.
5. 
To calculate the maximum allowed residential density for group transitional housing the first six beds shall be deemed equivalent to one dwelling unit. Thereafter every three beds shall be deemed equivalent to one dwelling unit.
(Ord. 2061 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2277, 5/7/2024)
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Single room occupancy unit facilities are to be considered a residential use for which only the restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone shall be applied.
B. 
Criteria in General. The following are the minimum criteria applicable to all new single room occupancy unit facilities:
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All single room occupancy unit facilities are subject to design review.
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Transient occupancy of the single room occupancy unit rooms shall not be allowed. Single room occupancy unit tenants shall not have an additional residential address other than the address of the single room occupancy unit facility in which the residential unit is located.
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Single room occupancy units within single room occupancy unit facilities shall be provided at rents affordable to households with lower incomes.
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Proximity to transit and alternative transportation modality shall be considered and encouraged in the siting of all single room occupancy unit facilities.
C. 
Small Single Room Occupancy Unit Facilities. The following additional criteria shall apply to single room occupancy unit facilities containing less than 10 single room occupancy units:
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Occupancy. Single room occupancy units shall be occupied by no more than two persons. No transient occupancy is allowed; single room occupancy unit shall be occupied as the primary residence of the tenant.
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Maximum Unit Size. No single room occupancy unit may exceed 400 square feet.
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Common Facilities. Small single room occupancy unit facilities shall provide individual or shared (common) bathing facilities, and shall provide individual or shared (common) kitchen facilities. Any and all common facilities shall be provided as fully accessible to the satisfaction of the building official.
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Laundry Facilities. Common laundry facilities shall be provided at a rate of not less than one washer and one dryer per single room occupancy unit facility, in addition to a laundry sink and folding area. The requirement for common on-site laundry facilities may be waived where it can be shown that a laundry facility open to the public is located within one-eighth of a mile from the project site.
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Manager's Office or Unit. An on-site management office or manager's unit shall be provided. "House rules" shall be submitted as a part of the use permit application.
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Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided as set forth in Section 18.88.030(A)(5) (Off-Street Parking). Secure bicycle parking is required.
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Storage for Residents. Private, secured storage space of not less than 50 cubic feet per resident shall be provided. Storage space may be provided in private closet(s) accessible from individual single room occupancy unit, and/or as individually locked areas accessible from a common room, and/or within a separate on-site storage structure. Where storage space is provided within a separate structure, such structure shall provide for separate, locking storage spaces for single room occupancy unit, and shall be of sufficient construction to protect stored items from weather.
D. 
Large Single Room Occupancy Unit Facilities. The following additional criteria apply to all single room occupancy unit facilities containing 10 or more single room occupancy unit:
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Occupancy. Single room occupancy unit shall be occupied by no more than two persons. No transient occupancy is allowed; single room occupancy unit shall be occupied as the primary residence of the tenant.
2. 
Maximum Unit Size. No single room occupancy unit may exceed 300 square feet.
3. 
Common Facilities.
a. 
Kitchen. Within a large single room occupancy unit facility, no more than 50% of individual single room occupancy unit may be provided with kitchens or kitchenettes. At least one common (shared) kitchen/dining area shall be provided within a large single room occupancy unit facility.
b. 
Bathrooms. Private bathroom facilities shall be provided within each single room occupancy unit, and must include, at a minimum, a toilet and wash basin. Bathtubs and/or shower facilities may be provided within individual rooms, or may be shared (common) facilities.
c. 
Accessibility. Any and all common facilities shall be provided as fully accessible, to the satisfaction of the building official.
4. 
Laundry Facilities. Common laundry areas shall be provided at a rate of not less than one washer and one dryer for the first 10 single room occupancy unit, with one additional washer and one additional dryer provided for every five additional single room occupancy unit or fraction thereof.
5. 
Manager's Unit. An on-site, live-in manager's unit shall be provided. A management plan, including the proposed "house rules," shall be submitted as a part of the use permit application.
6. 
Parking. Parking for single room occupancy unit facilities shall be provided as set forth in Section 18.88.030(A)(5) (Off-Street Parking). Secure bicycle parking is required.
7. 
Storage for Residents. Private, secured storage space of not less than 50 cubic feet per resident shall be provided. Storage space may be provided in private closet(s) accessible from individual single room occupancy unit, and/or as individually locked areas accessible from a common room, and/or within a separate on-site storage structure. Where storage space is provided within a separate structure, such structure shall provide for separate, locking storage spaces for each single room occupancy unit, and shall be of sufficient construction to protect stored items from weather.
(Ord. 2277, 5/7/2024)