The purpose of the residential social services (RSS) overlay district is to provide areas where social service uses are allowed as permitted uses subject to specific development standards.
(Ord. 1972, Repealed and Replaced, 02/22/2022)
The standards and regulations of this chapter apply to areas designated as within the RSS overlay district on the zoning map. Except as provided in this chapter, all new structures and development, as well as alterations to existing structures, shall comply with the requirements of the base zoning district.
(Ord. 1972, Repealed and Replaced, 02/22/2022)
Design review, pursuant to Chapter 14.09.290 of this code, Design Review, is required for all development within the RSS overlay district.
(Ord. 1972, Repealed and Replaced, 02/22/2022)
In addition to the uses allowed in the base zoning district, the following uses are permitted in the residential social service (RSS) overlay district:
A.
Emergency shelters;
B.
Administrative offices for emergency shelters when ancillary to the primary emergency shelter use;
C.
Accessory uses to the primary emergency shelter use, including day care space, training/classroom space for use by residents, and other similar uses.
(Ord. 1972, Repealed and Replaced, 02/22/2022)
A.
Standards for Emergency Shelters. Emergency shelters shall have a common use kitchen and a common use living space for any dormitory style residential area and may also have individual dwelling or sleeping units with separate kitchen and living space.
B.
Room Configuration.
1.
261-267 Bennett Hill Court. The lower floor only for 261-267 Bennett Hill Court may be constructed in a dormitory fashion with two two-level bunk beds in each room or separate individual units for transitional housing purposes for a maximum number of beds determined through design review. Upper floor units may be constructed in a dormitory fashion or separate individual units for transitional housing purposes.
2.
Other Locations. Buildings and rooms intended for emergency shelter residential uses may be constructed in a dormitory fashion with two two-level bunk beds in each room or separate individual units for transitional housing purposes for a maximum number of beds determined through design review.
3.
"Dormitory fashion" shall be defined as one common interior hallway with doorways to each room directly off a hallway.
4.
Restroom/bathroom facilities for dormitory style units shall be constructed in dormitory or locker room fashion and designed to meet the requirements and standards as established by the licensing agency for the shelter, complete with showers, as determined through design review approval and the social service oversight agency for the project.
C.
Building Setbacks.
1.
261-267 Bennett Hill Court. Building setbacks shall be as follows:
a.
Front: minimum of 15 feet;
b.
Side (north): minimum of eight feet;
c.
Side (south): minimum of 10 feet; and
d.
Rear: minimum of 60 feet. The rear yard setback may be reduced to no less than 20 feet provided parking lot and open space needs are provided adequately as determined through design review.
2.
Other Locations. Building setbacks shall be consistent with the base zoning district. Additional setbacks may be required as determined on an individual site basis as project applications are filed.
D.
Buffer Areas.
1.
261-267 Bennett Hill Court. The rear property area and property line shall be improved with landscaping along the existing slope area and with a decorative masonry wall or decorative steel fence not less than six feet in height.
2.
Other Locations. The property area and property lines shall be improved with landscaping along the property boundaries and with a decorative masonry wall or decorative iron fence not less than six feet in height. Location of landscaping, wall, and fence shall be determined through design review.
E.
Parking Standards. Parking shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 14.09.230 of this code, Parking and Loading, and the following as determined through design review:
1.
The following typical parking ratios will be subject to review for specific operating characteristics of the proposed project and may be increased or reduced from this number:
2.
Parking for accessory uses (i.e., day care facility) shall be determined as necessary through individual project review.
3.
Parking requirements for the use may incorporate limitations on numbers of vehicles permitted per person or per unit.
F.
Outdoor Recreation Space Standards. The purpose of outdoor recreation space standards is to provide an adequate residential recreational environment.
1.
The minimum outdoor recreation space shall be 200 square feet per independent dwelling unit or sleeping unit, plus additional space as determined through design review.
2.
Separate children's play space shall be provided either within the outdoor recreation area or within a separate space on the site.
G.
Crime Prevention Strategies. The following apply to social service facilities at locations other than 261-267 Bennett Hill Court:
1.
All social service uses shall, as a part of site development approval, contact the Vacaville Police Department Crime Prevention Unit to prepare crime prevention strategies (i.e., Crime Free Multifamily Housing Program or other programs) that can be used on project sites as applications are filed.
2.
Such safety and security measures shall permit the Police Department to increase security requirements if there is marked increase in crime on any site once a building is occupied.
3.
The Police Department shall be given a 24-hour contact name and telephone number for projects while under construction and they shall submit a completed emergency contact form to the Crime Prevention Unit prior to occupancy.
(Ord. 1972, Repealed and Replaced, 02/22/2022)