Ordinance 2994-07 - Laserfiche WebLink

2. Standards for Homeless Encampments. a. Prior to or upon filing their application for temporary use permit, the managing agency and sponsor shall prepare an Encampment Management Responsibility Plan, which shall be included with their permit application. b. The encampment shall be located a minimum of 40 feet from the property line of abutting properties containing residential uses; any tent, canopy or membrane structure, as defined in Chapter 24 of the International Fire Code, must be located at least 20 feet away from any building, parked vehicle, internal combustion engines or other tent, canopy or membrane structure. c. The encampment shall be located a minimum of 40 feet from the property line of abutting properties in commercial or industrial zones, unless the Planning Director determines that there is sufficient vegetation, topographic variation, or other site conditions that would justify a lesser setback. d. Sight obscuring fencing is required around the perimeter of the homeless encampment unless the Planning Director determines that there is sufficient vegetation, topographic variation, or other site condition such that fencing would not be needed. e. Exterior lighting must be directed downward and contained within the homeless encampment. f. The maximum number of residents within a homeless encampment is 100. g. Parking for 5 vehicles shall be provided. h. A transportation plan is required which shall include provision for transit services. i. The homeless encampment shall be located within '/2 mile of transit service. j. No children under 18 are allowed in the homeless encampment. If a child under the age of 18 attempts to stay at the homeless encampment, the managing agency shall immediately contact Child Protective Services. k. A Code of Conduct is required to be enforced by the managing agency. The Code shall contain the following as a minimum: 1) No drugs or alcohol are permitted. 2)No weapons are permitted. 3)No violence is permitted. 4)No open flames are permitted. 5)No trespassing into private property in the host neighborhood is permitted. 6)No loitering in the host neighborhood is permitted. 7) Disturbing neighbors is not permitted. 8)No verbal abuse, intimidating remarks, yelling or degrading remarks against member(s) of the host or host neighborhood are permitted. 9)No verbal abuse, intimidating remarks, yelling or degrading remarks between members of the homeless encampment or managing agency are permitted. 10)No littering on the encampment site or in the host neighborhood is permitted; a weekly trash patrol in the host neighborhood shall be required. 11) Quiet hours shall be observed daily from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.