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MINNO COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NU ER:
FROM: Terry Sanville, Acting Community Development'Dir.; BY: G. Matteson, Assoc. Plnr.
SUBJECT: Zoning Regulations amendment to allow homeless shelters with use-permit
approval in various zones.
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Give final passage to the ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations as introduced.
INTRODUCTION
The council introduced this ordinance November 1, after considering the Planning
Commission's and staffs recommendations for slightly different provisions.
SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS
Previous hearings have identified problems for both the homeless whose basic shelter
needs are not met and for neighbors of shelters. Staff foresees no significant impacts
from allowing shelters in most multifamily and commercial zones, with case-by-case
review.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT TAKING ACTION
If the council does not identify appropriate areas for permanent shelters within the
city, they are less likely to become available at permanent locations.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations to:
1. Approve a negative declaration of environmental impact.
2. Amend the Zoning Regulations to:
A. Define homeless shelters;
B. Allow homeless shelters in all zones except C/OS, R-2, and R-1, subject to
approval of a use permit by the Planning Commission;
C. Require qualified management for shelters;
D. Allow the number of occupants to be set as part of the use-permit action, but
not to exceed twice population density allowed in the zone;
E. Require a minimum separation of I/2 mile between homeless shelters;
F. Require that R-I and R-2 neighborhoods be adequately buffered from shelters;
G. Establish a parking requirement of two spaces for the facility plus one space
for each six occupants at maximum allowed occupancy.
Attached: Ordinance with exhibit
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ORDINANCE NO. 1 122 (1988 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING
THE ZONING REGULATIONS CONCERNING HOMELESS SHELTERS (CR1383)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and the City Council have held hearings to consider
appropriate zoning provisions in accordance with the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed Zoning Regulations amendment is
consistent with the general plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment has been evaluated in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act and the city's Environmental Impact Guidelines, and a negative
declaration has been granted by the city; and
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning provisions promote the public health, safety, and
general welfare;
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. After review and consideration, the determination of the Community
Development Director to approve a negative declaration is hereby affirmed.
SECTION 2. The Zoning Regulations (Municipal Code Chapters 17.08, 17.16, and 17.22
are amended as shown in the attached Exhibit A, included herein by reference.
SECTION 3. A summary of this ordinance, approved by the city attorney, shall be
published once, at least three (3) days before its final passage, in the
Telegram-Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in this city. This ordinance
shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its final passage.
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Ordinance No. 1 122 (1988 Series)
Page 2
INTRODUCED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, at its meeting held on
the ... Ist day of .. November 1988, on motion of .,Councilman..Sett.le,
seconded by .,Counci•lwoman..Pinard.. , and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Pinard, Reiss and Mayor Dunin
NOES: Councilwoman Rappa
ABSENT: None
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Mayor Ron Dunin
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Pam Voges
APPROVED:
City dministrative Officer'
ryAttorn
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Community Development Director
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Ordinance No. (1988 Series)
EXHIBIT A
Add lh_g following section:
17.04.224 Homeless shelter
"Homeless shelter" means a facility which regularly houses homeless people on an
overnight basis, excluding shelters for people needing protection from domestic violence.
Ad jbj following section:
17.08.110. Homeless shelters.
A. The shelter shall be operated by a responsible agency or organization, with
experience in managing or providing social services.
B. The shelter shall provide at least one qualified on-site supervisor at all times,
plus one additional supervisor for each ten occupants beyond twenty.
C. A use permit for a homeless shelter shall not be approved when another homeless
shelter exists within one-half mile of the proposed site.
D. Nearby R-1 and R-2 neighborhoods shall be adequately buffered from potential impacts
of the proposed shelter.
The following jb&ll Ig added 4 Section 17.22. 1 (Table 2:
Uses Allowed by Zone R-1 I R-2 I R-3 ! R, E C/OS 0 PF C-NI C-C
Homeless shelters (see '
also Section 1 7.09.1101 + PG Pc Pe 'Pe pe I Pe I Pe Pc i Pe j PC
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AllowedPC — Planning commission approval required
Director's approval required A/D — Director's approval on ground floor.allowed above
The director shall determine if a proposed.unlisted use is similar to a listed use.Numbered notes are at end of chart.
The following shall be added 12 section 17.1 .0 0:
Type of Use dumber of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
Homeless shelters Two spaces for the facility plus one
space for each six occupants at
maximum allowed occupancy / L/
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