§ 15-2729. EMERGENCY SHELTERS.

Emergency shelters shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the applicable base district and the following standards:

A.

Number of Residents. The number of adult residents, not including staff, who may be housed on a lot that is smaller than one acre shall not exceed the number of persons that may be accommodated in any hospital, elderly and long term care facility, residential, transient occupancy, or similar facility allowed in the same district.

B.

Length of Occupancy. Occupancy by an individual or family may not exceed 180 consecutive days unless the management plan provides for longer residency by those enrolled and regularly participating in a training or rehabilitation program.

C.

Outdoor Activities. All functions associated with the shelter must take place within the building proposed to house the shelter, except for children's play areas, outdoor recreation areas, parking, and outdoor waiting. Outdoor waiting for clients, if any, may not be in the public right-of-way, must be physically separated from the public right-of-way, and must be large enough to accommodate the expected number of clients.

D.

Minimum Hours of Operation. At least eight hours every day between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

E.

Employee Presence. On-site employee presence must be provided at all times.

F.

Toilets. At least one toilet must be provided for every 15 shelter beds, unless a greater number is required by State law.

G.

Management Plan. The operator of the shelter must submit a management plan for approval by the Director. The Plan must address issues identified by the Director, including transportation, client supervision, security, client services, staffing, and good neighbor issues.

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).