Chapter 19.99A
NONTRADITIONAL SHELTER
Sections:
19.99A.020 Standards for development.
19.99A.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the affordable, transitional shelter of persons. [Ord. 2018-003 § 1; 2005 RLDC § 99A.010.]
19.99A.020 Standards for development.
A. Transitional Housing Camp.
1. Transitional housing camps may be allowed in zoning districts that allow recreation parks or campgrounds.
2. The property manager shall reside on site.
3. Transitional housing camps may be provided by a private party or a nonprofit organization.
4. The transitional housing camp shall meet all state guidelines for a campground.
5. The units in a transitional housing camp shall be limited to camping vehicles such as recreational vehicles, fifth wheels, motor homes, storage boxes (also known as “Conex”) converted for temporary habitation, park models, tiny homes on wheels not to exceed 320 square feet in area, and prefabricated structures at least 201 square feet in area but not to exceed 320 square feet in area, built in compliance with the 2017 Oregon Transitional Housing Standard. Tents and yurts are prohibited in a transitional housing camp. Units shall be separated within the park by construction type. If utilizing a mixture thereof, all stick-built structures, park models, and tiny homes on wheels, whether built on site or elsewhere, shall be located in a portion of the camp that is separate from the camping vehicles.
6. Setbacks.
a. All areas designated for overnight accommodations shall be set back at least 100 feet from all side and rear residentially zoned property lines.
b. All areas designated for overnight accommodations shall be set back 60 feet from a road right-of-way.
7. Transitional housing camps shall provide, at a minimum, restrooms (men, women, family) which are connected to public sewer or an approved on-site waste disposal system, a potable drinking water source, information on bus routes, social services available, and emergency contact information for both operator and law enforcement. Portable toilets are prohibited.
8. Transitional housing camps shall carry proof of insurance on site.
9. There can be incidental retail sales on the property, the purpose of which is to sell solely to the occupants of the camp. Alcoholic beverages and cannabis products may not be sold on site.
10. There shall be no soliciting.
11. Religious and social services may be provided.
12. The use of illegal drugs on the property shall be cause to revoke the authorizing permit.
13. Transitional housing camps shall only be permitted using the conditional use permit process, with hearing.
B. Transitional Housing Shelter.
1. Transitional housing shelters are allowed in the rural commercial and rural industrial zoning districts.
2. The property manager shall be on site during the hours of availability.
3. Transitional housing shelters may be provided by a private party or a nonprofit organization.
4. Hours of availability shall not exceed 16 consecutive hours.
5. One caretaker quarters structure for the owner or property manager(s) is allowed by permit, using the ministerial review process, provided the transitional housing shelter has been established, but prior to operation.
6. Maximum capacity shall not exceed a ratio of one manager for every 20 persons.
7. Transitional housing shelters shall only be allowed if such shelter is located within one mile of a bus stop.
8. The area providing shelter shall be fenced and a gate provided. When closed for shelter, the gate shall be locked to prevent access.
9. If dogs are allowed, the transitional housing shelter shall provide a separate fenced area for dogs.
10. The area within 100 feet surrounding the transitional housing shelter shall be kept free and clear of junk, waste, or flammable material.
11. All waste shall be contained and disposed of properly. Unmanaged waste shall be grounds to revoke the authorizing permit.
12. Setbacks.
a. All areas designated for shelter shall be set back at least 50 feet from the property line of adjacent lots with commercial or industrial uses. If the adjacent use is residential, the designated area shall be set back 200 feet from the common property line.
b. All areas designated for shelter shall be set back 60 feet from a road right-of-way.
13. All areas designated for shelter shall be visible from a public right-of-way.
14. All areas designated for shelter shall be screened from view from adjacent lots.
15. Transitional housing shelters shall provide for one parking space per every anticipated six guests. No on-street parking shall be allowed.
16. Lighting (Chapters 19.75 and 19.77 JCC) and landscaping (JCC 19.75.060) requirements apply.
17. Transitional housing shelters shall provide, at a minimum, restrooms (men, women, family), a potable drinking water source, information on bus routes, social services available, and emergency contact information for both operator and law enforcement. Portable restrooms, provided there is a shower, are permitted and shall meet the same minimum setbacks as the shelter area. Restrooms need DEQ approval.
18. Transitional housing shelters shall carry proof of insurance on site.
19. There shall be no soliciting.
20. Religious and social services may be provided.
21. Transitional housing shelters are not intended to be permanent housing and the use by the same individual or family therefore is limited to a maximum stay of 30 days per shelter.
22. Individual storage structures are not permitted; storage, if provided, shall be a common storage structure.
23. A security plan shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Department. Said plan shall be placed on file with the Sheriff’s Office, and maintained by the landowner or assigned property manager. The security plan shall include, at a minimum, the landowner and operator’s contact information and security provisions to protect occupants, protection from sexual assault, and how to address animal control.
24. The use of illegal drugs on the property shall be cause to revoke the authorizing permit.
25. Transitional housing shelters shall only be permitted using the conditional use permit process, with hearing. [Ord. 2018-003 § 1; 2005 RLDC § 99A.020.]