The regulations in this article are intended to facilitate the establishment of emergency shelters and provide objective procedures and standards. An emergency shelter that meets the development standards set forth in this article shall be approved ministerially and without discretionary review or a public hearing.
(Ord. 12-1356 § 3 (Exh. A), 2012)
A. 
Occupancy. The maximum number of beds or persons permitted to be served nightly by the facility shall not exceed 25 beds or persons.
B. 
Length of Stay. Occupancy for an individual in an emergency shelter is limited to six consecutive months.
C. 
Management Plan. Prior to the establishment of the use, the operator of the emergency shelter must submit to the city development services department a written management plan. At a minimum, the management plan shall include and address the following:
1. 
Procedures for staff training to meet the needs of the shelter residents, and have processes to address the following topics: client intake, confidentiality, health and safety training, mental health, and substance abuse treatment and referrals;
2. 
Operational rules and standards of conduct for residents;
3. 
Policies and procedures for eviction from the facility for violation of rules and standards of conduct;
4. 
A detailed safety and security plan to protect shelter residents and surrounding uses;
5. 
A process for resident screening and identification;
6. 
Provisions for on-site or partnerships with off-site organizations to provide job training, counseling, and treatment programs for the residents;
7. 
Services to assist residents with obtaining permanent shelter and income;
8. 
Policies regarding pet care and boarding during residents' stay at the facility;
9. 
If applicable, timing and placement of outdoor activities;
10. 
Location within the facility for temporary storage of residents' personal belongings;
11. 
Provisions for continuous on-site supervision during hours of operation. Specifically, there shall be a minimum of one staff person per eight clients during waking hours, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and a minimum of two staff people at the facility during nonwaking hours, 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.;
12. 
If applicable, procedures for ensuring safety and security of women and children within the facility.
D. 
Distance between Emergency Shelters. There shall be a minimum distance of 300 feet between emergency shelters.
E. 
Common Facilities and Services. An emergency shelter may include the following facilities and services as ancillary to the emergency shelter use:
1. 
Commercial kitchen facilities;
2. 
Dining area;
3. 
Laundry room;
4. 
Recreation or meeting room;
5. 
Outdoor recreational spaces; provided, that the space is located within a building interior courtyard or is enclosed by a building, fence, landscaping or some combination thereof to secure the space and ensure that it is not accessible to the general public;
6. 
Support services (counseling, job training, and other social and medical services);
7. 
Animal boarding and related veterinary services;
8. 
Child care facilities for current residents of the facility.
F. 
Client Intake Areas. An enclosed or screened intake area shall be provided within the emergency shelter building. The intake area shall be a minimum of 100 square feet in size. The intake hours shall be posted clearly on the doors to the emergency shelter.
G. 
Parking. Each emergency shelter shall have a minimum of two off-street parking spaces.
H. 
Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be located along all pedestrian pathways, parking lots, common outdoor areas and at the front of the building. All lighting shall be maintained in good operating condition.
I. 
Refuse Storage Areas. Each emergency shelter must have access to or construct a refuse collection facility that is consistent with the design standards set forth in PMC § 18.80.035, Refuse storage areas.
J. 
Building and Site Maintenance. In accordance with PMC § 18.82.050, Property maintenance, each exterior must be kept in a good state of repair and the exterior finish must be clean and well maintained. Further, each site shall be kept in a neat and orderly manner, free of weeds, loose trash, debris and other litter including but not limited to shopping carts.
K. 
Outdoor Activity. Organized outdoor activities may only be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(Ord. 12-1356 § 3 (Exh. A), 2012)
Construction of a new structure and exterior modification of an existing structure that requires zoning approval as defined in Chapter 18.32 PMC, except for installation of signage, shall require design review approval in accordance with Chapter 18.36 PMC.
(Ord. 12-1356 § 3 (Exh. A), 2012)