HomeMy WebLinkAbout1031 ORDINANCE NO. 1031
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
AMENDING ARTICLE 15.5 (HOMELESS FACILITIES), CHAPTER 2 (ZONING)
OF DIVISION 9 OF THE UKIAH MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby ordains as follows:
SECTION ONE
Pursuant to Section 9265 of the Ukiah Municipal Code, Division 9, Chapter 2
(Zoning) is amended by revising Article 15.5 (Homeless Facilities) as indicated on Exhibit
"A" attached to this Ordinance.
SECTION TWO
The amendments to Article 15.5 of Chapter 2 of the Ukiah Municipal Code include
establishing a Use Permit process to review and approve homeless shelters of all types
in most locations throughout the City. They also reference a set of "Homeless Shelter
Use and Development Guidelines" that would be adopted in Resolution form by the City
Council. The Guidelines include a Purpose and Intent Statement; Permit and Planning
Requirements; and Operational requirements. The purpose of having these Guidelines
in Resolution form rather than within the body of the Municipal Code, is because they can
be more easily modified in the future as a result of operational experiences and changing
needs.
SECTION THREE
This amendment to Article 15.5 of Chapter 2 of the Ukiah Municipal Code is
necessary to ensure that the City has up-to-date regulations for homeless facilities, and
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to provide broader Iocational opportunities, flexible standards, and a public hearing and
decision making process.
SECTION FOUR
This Ordinance shall be published as required by law in a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Ukiah.
SECTION FIVE
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after adoption.
Introduced by title only on August 16, 2000, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Smith, Libby, Baldwin, Ashiku, and Mayor Mastin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Passed and adopted on September 6. 2000. by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Baldwin, Ashiku, and Mayor Mastin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Smith and Libby
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Marie Ulvila, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"
Ordinance No. 1031
CHAPTER 2
ZONING
ARTICLE 15.5 HOMELESS SHELTERS
SECTION:
§9171:
§9172:
Use Permit Required
Approval Guidelines Established by Council Resolution
§9171
A.
§9172:
A.
Use Permit Required
All homeless facilities in the City of Ukiah require Planning Commission review and
approval of a Use Permit, consistent with §9262 of the Zoning Code.
Actions by the Planning Commission relative to a homeless facility Use Permit may
be appealed to the City Council consistent with §9262.D.4. of the Zoning Code.
Homeless facilities may be proposed and approved in the following zoning districts:
CN (Neighborhood Commercial); C-1 (General Commercial); C-2 (Heavy Commercial /
Light Industrial); PF (Public Facilities); M (Manufacturing); R-1 (Single Family Residential)
R-2 (Medium Density Residential) and R-3 (High Density Residential).
Use Permit Approval Guidelines
The City Council shall adopt and may, from time to
Development Guidelines for homeless facilities.
time, amend Use and
Such Guidelines shall be adopted by Resolution, which shall be made available to
any applicant seeking to construct or install a homeless facility in the City.
Such Guidelines shall be utilized by applicants to design and organize any
proposed homeless facility in the City.
Such Guidelines shall be utilized by the Planning Commission, or City Council in its
decision to approve, deny, or modify a homeless facility Use Permit.
Conditions of Approval established by the Planning Commission, or City Council in
its review and approval of any homeless facility shall be based on the adopted
homeless facility guidelines.
An approved homeless facility Use Permit may be revoked if the shelter is not being
conducted in compliance with the Conditions of Approval, or in violation of any other
ordinance pertaining to its operation. Revocation proceedings shall be conducted in
accordance with §9262.H. of the Zoning Code.