Chapter 17.125
SRO – SINGLE RESIDENT OCCUPANCY STANDARDS
Sections:
17.125.010 Description and intent.
17.125.020 Permitted SRO zones.
17.125.030 Additional standards.
17.125.040 Parking.
17.125.050 Common spaces.
17.125.060 Signs and fences.
17.125.070 Garbage disposal and receptacles.
17.125.010 Description and intent.
An SRO single resident occupancy is a commercial building containing at least 11 rooming units that are available for rent for periods of seven days or more. Conversion of existing commercial buildings to SRO is allowed in zoning districts that permit multifamily residential development or apartments. These SRO regulations are considered to be in addition to the regulations of the underlying zoning districts where SRO development is permitted. SROs must meet the current local standards for building and life safety. [Ord. 96-01 §2, 1996. Formerly §17.29.010].
17.125.020 Permitted SRO zones.
A. SRO is allowed in the R3 multifamily residential, B business, RB retail business and UNC urban neighborhood commercial zoning districts subject to the same district requirements applicable to multifamily residential or apartment uses in those zoning districts.
B. SRO is a conditional use in the I industrial and LI light industrial zoning districts. [Ord. 96-01 §2, 1996. Formerly §17.29.020].
17.125.030 Additional standards.
A. Rooming units must have a minimum of 70 square feet with an extra 50 square feet for each additional occupant. Rooms will not be less than seven feet in any dimension.
B. Twenty-four-hour on-site management must be provided at an SRO. When an SRO is considered by the commission as a conditional use, the applicant will provide the commission with a copy of the proposed rules and residency requirements governing the SRO. The management will be solely responsible for the enforcement of all rules that are reviewed and approved by the commission as part of a conditional use permit. [Ord. 96-01 §2, 1996. Formerly §17.29.030].
17.125.040 Parking.
Off-street parking must be provided at a rate of one space per three rooming units plus one space per two employees on the largest shift, but not less than two spaces plus one space per vehicle used in the operation of the SRO. [Ord. 96-01 §2, 1996. Formerly §17.29.040].
17.125.050 Common spaces.
The building shall contain a minimum of 250 square feet of common space such as recreation areas, lounges, and living spaces. An additional 10 square feet of common space is required per rooming unit over 11. Bathrooms, laundries, hallways, the main lobby, vending areas, and kitchens shall not be counted as common space. [Ord. 96-01 §2, 1996. Formerly §17.29.050].
17.125.060 Signs and fences.
Additional regulations for signs and fences are contained in Chapters 17.170 and 17.180 KIBC. [Ord. 96-01 §2, 1996. Formerly §17.29.060].
17.125.070 Garbage disposal and receptacles.
Garbage disposal and receptacles are to be provided by the property owner. Garbage receptacles must be located on the lot or property in a manner that does not hinder access to any required off-street parking or loading spaces. [Ord. 96-01 §2, 1996. Formerly §17.29.070].