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i <br /> Section 1. Findings of Fact. The "WHEREAS" provisions above shall <br /> constitute findings of fact and are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth <br /> herein. <br /> Section 2. Interim Regulation Established. An interim regulation <br /> concerning the establishment and processing of applications for homeless <br /> encampments in the City is hereby established. Establishing such facilities <br /> contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance is prohibited during the period of <br /> this interim regulation. With the exception of temporary use permits for <br /> homeless encampment facilities that are in full compliance with this <br /> Ordinance, applications for temporary use permits, land use approvals, or any <br /> other permit or approval, in any way associated with such facilities shall not <br /> be accepted, processed, issued, granted, or approved during the term of this <br /> interim regulation. <br /> Section 3. Term. The interim regulation established by this Ordinance shall <br /> be effective for six (6) months after passage unless earlier repealed or <br /> renewed according to law. <br /> Section 4. Standards for Homeless Encampments. <br /> The following definitions and standards apply to homeless encampments for <br /> the purposes of application for and approval of a temporary use permit: <br /> A. Definitions <br /> 1. Homeless encampment—A group of homeless persons temporarily <br /> residing,out of doors on a site with services provided by a sponsor and <br /> supervised by a managing agency. <br /> 2. Managing agency—An organization that has the capacity to organize and <br /> manage a homeless encampment. A "managing agency" may be the same <br /> entity as the sponsor. <br /> 3. Sponsor—A local church or other local, community-based organization <br /> that has an agreement with the managing agency to provide basic services <br /> and support for the residents of a homeless encampment and liaison with the <br /> surrounding community and joins with the managing agency in an application <br /> for a temporary use permit. A "sponsor" may be the same entity as the <br /> managing agency. <br /> B. Standards <br /> 1 . The encampment shall be located a minimum of 40 feet from the property <br /> line of abutting properties containing residential uses; any tent, canopy or <br /> membrane structure, as defined in Chapter 24 of the International Fire Code, <br /> L <br /> 3 <br />