20.52.280 Development standards.
A. Parking. One vehicle parking space shall be provided per five beds. A covered and secured area for bicycle parking shall be provided for use by staff and clients, commensurate with demonstrated need, but no less than a minimum of eight bike parking spaces.
B. Waiting and Intake Area. A client waiting and intake area shall be provided and contain a minimum of 10 square feet per bed provided at the facility. The client waiting and intake area shall be screened from the public right-of-way by a solid wall of at least six feet in height, and shall be sufficient in size to accommodate all persons waiting to enter the facility.
C. Support Services. Emergency shelters may also provide the following support services:
1. Food preparation and dining areas;
2. Laundry facilities;
3. Restrooms and showers;
4. Areas to secure and store client belongings;
5. Indoor and/or outdoor recreational facilities and/or open space;
6. Accommodations for client pets;
7. A private area providing referral services to assist shelter clients in entering programs aimed at obtaining permanent shelter, income, and support services. Referral services refers to the initial assessment of a homeless client to identify the areas in which assistance is needed, and connecting clients with appropriate off-site programs and services depending on their need.
D. Restrooms. The number of toilets and showers shall comply with applicable building codes and plumbing codes.
E. Trash Enclosure and Loading Zone. Each facility shall have a trash enclosure and loading zone as provided in Chapters 20.20 and 20.28 CMC. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).