A. Occupancy. A maximum of 15 beds or persons may be served nightly, with associated support service not open to the public. Any emergency shelter for homeless with greater than 15 beds shall be subject to approval of a conditional use permit consistent with Chapter 20.84 CMC, Part 5.

B. Hours of Operation. Emergency shelters for homeless persons providing fewer than 15 beds are not required to be open 24 hours a day, but may be open 24 hours. Clients of emergency shelters shall be given a specified check-out time as detailed in the management and operation plan, but may remain on the premises to utilize on-site services offered.

C. Length of Stay. The length of stay of an individual client shall not exceed six months within a 12-month period; days of stay need not be consecutive.

D. Management and Operation Plan. The applicant or operator shall submit a management and operation plan for the emergency shelter through the over-the-counter approval process for review and feedback by the director of community development or designee in consultation with law enforcement at the time the project is proposed, and prior to issuance of permits. If the site plan review process applies to the proposed application, then the management and operational plan should be submitted and reviewed concurrently with that application. The plan shall remain active throughout the life of the facility, with any changes subject to review and approval by the director of community development or designee in consultation with the chief of police. The plan should be based on “best practices” and include, but not be limited to, a security plan, operational procedures, listing of services provided, staff training, “good neighbor” communication plan, client transportation and active transportation plan, ratio of staff to clients, client eligibility and intake and check-out process, detailed hours of operation, and an ongoing outreach plan to the local homeless population. The city may inspect the facility at any time for compliance with the facility’s operational plan and other applicable laws and standards.

E. Applicable Laws. The facility shall comply with all other laws, rules, and regulations that apply, including building and fire codes, and shall be subject to city inspections prior to operational plan approval. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).