It is the intent of this chapter to provide for the location of secure community transition facilities, and/or less restrictive alternative housing pursuant to Chapter 71.09 RCW.
(Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015)
A. 
The city will only accept a complete application for a secure community transition facility if the mandated three-bed facility has not yet been provided for anywhere within Thurston County.
B. 
No more than three people, other than staff, shall occupy a secure community transition facility. If the state requires the county to accommodate additional committed sex offenders thereafter, the hearing examiner may authorize increased occupancy, up to a maximum of six offenders.
C. 
Sites proposed for a secure community transition facility shall not be located within 500 feet of a residence or a residential lot.
D. 
Secure community transition facilities shall not be located adjacent to, immediately across a street or parking lot from, or within the line of sight from the following risk potential activities or facilities:
1. 
Schools (public and private, kindergarten through college) or potential school sites owned by the school district or private school;
2. 
Licensed preschools, child care homes and day-care centers;
3. 
Sports fields, playgrounds, parks and teen centers;
4. 
Places of worship;
5. 
School bus stops;
6. 
Property used for organizations, associations, facilities and businesses which provide, as a substantial portion of their activities, function or business, the provision of services to children and/or youth;
7. 
Public libraries;
8. 
Trails used by the general public to access schools and parks.
E. 
An eight-foot-high fence, in character with the surrounding area, between the facility and all property boundaries is required. The hearing examiner may waive or lessen this requirement if he/she determines that, due to existing site features or the type or character of adjoining uses, the privacy and security of the occupants of adjoining properties can be maintained in the absence of a fence or with a lower fence.
F. 
The facility shall have a backup power source.
(Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015)