Agenda Item 34
ZTA2022-0001
Amendment to the
Zoning Code regarding
Emergency Shelters
Jay Eastman, Planning Manager
City Council
July 6, 2022
Background
November 3, 2021 – City Council adopted 2021-2029
Housing Element
• Evaluates City’s existing and project housing
• Establishes Goals and Policies
• Includes 27 implementation programs
Background
Program 21 – Housing for Persons Experiencing
Homelessness
• Includes eight (8) actionable objectives
“Consider establishing a maximum length of stay for emergency shelters to have a limit of no more than 180 consecutive days within a one-year period instead of a total of 180 days in a one-year period.” consecutive
Proposal
Amend the Corona Municipal Code (CMC) to:
1. Change the definition of Emergency Shelter to have a maximum length of stay of 180 consecutive days.
2. Change the development standard in the M-1, M-2 and M-3 zones to be consistent with the new Emergency Shelter definition.
Planning & Housing
Commission
May 23, 2022 – Planning Commission reviewed the
proposed Code amendment and recommended
approval
Recommendation
That the City Council:
a. Approve ZTA2022-0001
b. Introduce by title and waive full reading
of Ordinance No. 3343.
CMC Sec.17.04.244
Emergency Shelter definition:
“Emergency shelter” means housing with minimal supportive services for target populations that is limited to occupancy of 180 consecutive days or less within any one year period. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.
CMC Sec.17.44.130
Standards for emergency shelters in the M-1 zone:
(G) The length of stay for any client shall be a maximum of 180 consecutive nights in any one year period;
CMC Sec.17.98.072
Standards for emergency shelters in the M-2 and M-3 zones:
(C) Any approval by the Board of Zoning Adjustment for an emergency shelter shall be subject to conditions of approval which must include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1)No person will be allowed to sleep at the same shelter for more than a total of 180 consecutive nights in any one year period. (2)The maximum number of beds or persons permitted to be served nightly by the facility shall be based upon California Building Code Occupancy limits for the building in which the shelter is to be housed or developed.
(3)On-site management is provided on a 24 hour basis.
(4)Adequate exterior lighting must be provided and maintained for security purposes.