Each permit application shall contain the following:
(1) 
Letter stating the limitation and need for the emergency transitional housing units to include why the housing cannot be provided via other lowincome housing or temporary shelter facilities.
(2) 
Proof of notification.
(3) 
Scaled site plan of the proposed property, to include at minimum:
(a) 
Site layout demonstrating compliance with all setback and spacing requirements;
(b) 
Location of emergency transitional housing units;
(c) 
Location of accessible emergency transitional housing unit(s);
(d) 
Location of the accessible route from the public way to accessible emergency transitional housing units;
(e) 
Location of all site utilities and proposed electrical system;
(f) 
Location of shared facilities, including access to accessible facilities;
(g) 
Location of any fire hydrants and/or fire lanes on site and/or adjacent to the proposed property;
(h) 
Details demonstrating compliance with the requirements set forth in this standard and the Albany Emergency Transitional Housing Unit Placement and Construction Standard; and
(i) 
Any other information requested by the city manager or their designee.
(4) 
Emergency transitional housing unit build plans, to include at minimum:
(a) 
Floor plan and elevations;
(b) 
Materials list for the construction of each unit;
(c) 
Details demonstrating compliance with the requirements set forth in this standard, the Albany Emergency Transitional Housing Unit Placement and Construction Standard; and
(d) 
Any other information requested by the city manager or their designee.
(Ord. 6047, 2024)
(1) 
Locations shall maintain and provide a list of names and dates of birth for all individuals staying on site to the Albany Police Department. This list shall be kept up to date and resubmitted every time an individual joins or leaves the emergency transitional housing unit(s) as a tenant.
(a) 
This information shall be for the purpose of ensuring that sex offender registration requirements are met and that any outstanding violent persons are not utilizing the facilities.
(2) 
Locations shall maintain a record of an individual’s length of stay and provide this information to the city manager or their designee on January 1 of each year or upon request.
(3) 
Records shall be retained for a minimum of four years.
(Ord. 6047, 2024)
Establishment of emergency transitional housing units within the city limits of Albany shall be prohibited unless an emergency transitional housing unit permit is obtained from the city manager or their designee.
(Ord. 6047, 2024)
Individuals utilizing emergency transitional housing shall be working toward finding more permanent housing. Permitted locations shall maintain an average occupancy rate of 120 days or less. An individual’s occupancy length shall reset 365 days after their initial occupancy.
(Ord. 6047, 2024)
In issuing an emergency transitional housing unit permit, the city manager or their designee shall consider impacts to the surrounding area and city department responses to the site.
(Ord. 6047, 2024)
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Code reviser’s note: Ord. 6047 added this section as 8.07.080. It has been editorially renumbered to prevent duplication of numbering.