The purpose of this Article is to establish standards for the location, operation, and development of established and seasonal shelters in the City, consistent with state law and City development standards.
(Ord. 26-1424, 1/12/2026)
This Article applies to established and seasonal shelters as allowed in the CG and CLI Zones, subject to the provisions of this section. All shelters shall comply with State Building Code standards and the requirements of this Article.
(Ord. 26-1424, 1/12/2026)
A.
Established and seasonal shelters shall:
1.
Provide sleeping and restroom facilities for clients;
2.
Comply with State Building Code standards; and
3.
Be operated by one or more of the following:
b.
An organization with at least two years' experience operating low-income housing programs or reasonable equivalent and is:
iii.
A public benefit corporation, as defined in ORS 65.001, whose charitable purpose includes the support of homeless prevention and has been recognized as exempt from income tax under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code[1] for at least three years prior to submitting its application for a seasonal shelter; or
c.
A nonprofit corporation partnering with any other entity described in this subsection.
5.
Setbacks shall be the same as setbacks required by the zone district.
6.
Access.
a.
Access shall be from an arterial or collector street, or from a street with sufficient width and ease of access to allow any vehicle to enter and exit without causing undue traffic problems. If the access is not from an arterial or collector street, each access shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine adequacy.
b.
The Planning Director may authorize a wider driveway entrance than otherwise provided for in this Title.
7.
Screening. Except for the access roadway into the shelter, the shelter shall be screened per Section 10.6.010.050.
8.
Bicycle parking for residents shall be installed consistent with Article 7.040: Bicycle Parking Design Standards and Section 10.7.060.010: Minimum and Maximum Off-Street Parking Requirements.
B.
Established Shelters, Additional Requirements.
1.
Surfacing. All areas used for vehicular and required pedestrian walkways shall be paved with asphalt, concrete or similar material and be designed to provide for the control of runoff or surface water.
2.
Parking Requirement. There shall be a minimum of one parking space per every 10 beds and a maximum of 1 parking space per shelter unit. Parking areas shall meet all of the requirements of Article 7.030: General Design Standards for Surface Parking Lots.
3.
Bicycle Parking Requirement. There shall be a minimum of 1 bicycle parking space per every 5 beds. Bicycle parking shall meet all the requirements of Article 7.040: Bicycle Parking Design Standards.
4.
Landscaping. All areas not occupied by buildings, walkways, parking, streets, and shelters shall be landscaped per the provisions of Article 6.010: Landscaping Standards. A landscape plan is required prior to the City signing a building permit application. The landscaping plan shall include internal shade trees.
5.
Shelter Maintenance and Storage. Each shelter shall at all times keep a neat appearance. All storage shall be contained in a building or enclosed shed. Except for the allowed vehicles, there shall be no outside storage of materials or equipment belonging to the shelter or to any of the guests.
6.
Services incidental to established and seasonal shelter, including, but not limited to, the provision of utilities, showering or bathing facilities, laundry services, bedding, security, transportation, sustenance, low-impact recreation areas, case management and social welfare services, storage sheds or lockers, and minor repairs undertaken specifically to make suitable space available for shelter.
(Ord. 26-1424, 1/12/2026)