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Item No. 17
STAFF REPORT
DATE: .tune 22, 2026
TO: honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorn y
SUBJECT: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.52 to the Yucaipa Municipal Code Regulating Mobile Shower Units
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Approve the Introduce and First Reading of Ordinance No. 484, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Chapter 8.52, entitled "Mobile Showers," to Title 8 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code to establish local regulations for mobile shower units; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to place Ordinance No. 484 on the consent calendar of the next regular meeting for second reading and adoption; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
BACKGROUNDMISCUSSION:
The proposed Ordinance would add Chapter 8.52 to the Yucaipa Municipal Code to establish local standards for the permitting, siting, installation, operation, maintenance, inspection, and enforcement of mobile shower units within the City.
Mobile shower services can provide important hygiene access and promote public health, personal dignity, sanitation, and community cleanliness. At the saute time, mobile shower operations require appropriate safeguards because they may involve temporary water connections, wastewater storage or discharge, plumbing and heating systems, generators, electrical equipment, public Queuing areas, cleaning chemicals, and user privacy concerns. Without appropriate local standards, these operations can create risks related to public water supply protection, unlawful wastewater discharge, unsanitary conditions, communicable disease transmission, scalding, slips and falls, accessibility barriers, fire and electrical hazards, carbon monoxide exposure, neighborhood impacts, and obstruction of public ways. 06/22/2026 City Council Agenda 412
The proposed Chapter 8.52 would require a mobile shower permit before a mobile shower unit may operate within the City, subject to limited exemptions for emergency response operations, testing or repair, and private residential bathing facilities not offered to the public. Permit applications would be required to include operational information, site plans, proposed locations and schedules, site host consent, potable water and wastewater management plans, sanitation and infection -control plans, maintenance plans, accessibility plans, staffing and security plans, insurance, indemnification, and documentation of other required agency approvals.
The Ordinance is intended to supplement, not replace, applicable requirements imposed by other agencies and laws. In particular, the proposed regulations require coordination with the Yucaipa Valley Water District where an operation proposes to obtain potable water from, or discharge wastewater to, District facilities. The proposed regulations also prohibit wastewater discharge to streets, gutters, storm drains, open ground, public property, or private property except to an approved sanitary sewer or other lawful disposal facility. The Ordinance further recognizes that discharge to a septic system or other onsite wastewater treatment system would require prior written approval from the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board.
The proposed Chapter 8.52 also establishes operating standards addressing potable water supply and cross -connection control, wastewater and graywater disposal, plumbing and water temperature controls, accessibility, sanitation and communicable disease control, staffing, privacy, security, employee health and safety, fire and generator safety, site location, records and reporting, inspections, suspension and revocation, violations, public nuisance remedies, and appeals.
The Ordinance does not approve any specific mobile shower operation, location, project, or use of City property. Rather, it establishes a regulatory framework so that any future proposed operation can be reviewed for compliance with objective health, safety, sanitation, accessibility, utility, and site - management standards.
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce the Ordinance and conduct first reading by title only.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendations do not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 484
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ATTACHMENT 1
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ORDINANCE NO.4S4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.52, ENTITLED "MOBILE SHOWERS," TO TITLE 8 OF THE
YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE
SHOWER UNITS
WHEREAS, the City of Yucaipa, California ("City") 1s a municipal corporation, duly organized under the Constitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution authorizes the City to make and enforce within its jurisdiction all local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by establishing uniform local standards for the permitting, siting, installation, operation, maintenance, inspection, and enforcement of mobile shower units within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that access to bathing and hygiene services can promote public health, personal dignity, sanitation, and community cleanliness; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that mobile shower operations, if not properly designed, maintained, and supervised, may create risks including, but not limited to, contamination of the public water supply, improper wastewater discharge, unsanitary conditions, communicable disease transmission, scalding, slips and falls, accessibility barriers, fire and electrical hazards, carbon monoxide exposure, neighborhood impacts, obstruction of public ways, and threats to user privacy and safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to allow mobile shower operations within the City in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including plumbing, building, fire, water quality, accessibility, environmental health, occupational safety, zoning, and encroachment requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that coordination with the Yucaipa Valley Water District, the local public agency responsible for potable water supply and wastewater collection and treatment services,. is necessary and appropriate to protect the public water supply from cross -connections and backflow, ensure lawful and properly permitted wastewater disposal, prevent adverse impacts to sewer infrastructure and treatment capacity, and promote consistent and efficient regulation of mobile shower operations within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the regulations adopted by this Ordinance are necessary to ensure that any mobile shower operation within the City provides adequate potable water protection, lawful wastewater disposal, safe and sanitary operations, reasonable accessibility for persons with disabilities, and objective site -management controls; and 06/22/2026 City Council Agenda Page 1 of 3
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance will promote the public health, safety, and welfare of residents, visitors, property owners, businesses, mobile shower operators, and mobile shower users within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered this Ordinance, all written and oral staff reports, and all public testimony and evidence presented at a duly noticed public meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference as findings of the City Council.
Section 2. Addition of Chapter 8.52 to the Yucaipa Municipal Code. Chapter 8.52, entitled "Mobile Showers," is hereby added to Title 8 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code to read as set forth in Exhibit A., attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 3. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the common sense exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance, or any application thereof to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid, unconstitutional, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, word, and application thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more portions or applications may be declared invalid, unconstitutional, or otherwise unenforceable.
Section 5. No Conflict with Federal or State Law. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be interpreted or applied in a manner that conflicts with federal or state law. To the extent any provision of this Ordinance is preempted by federal or state law, such provision shall be interpreted and applied only to the maximum extent permitted by law,
Section G. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance, or a summary thereof, to be published in the manner required by law. 11 11
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Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
day of 12026.
Chris Venable, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO NORM:
Steven Graham Pacifica
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Chapter 8.52
MOBILE SHOWERS
8.52.010 Purpose and Findings.
A. The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by establishing uniform local standards for the permitting, siting, installation, operation, maintenance, inspection, and enforcement of mobile shower units within the City of Yucaipa.
B. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
Access to bathing and hygiene services can promote public health, personal dignity, sanitation, and community cleanliness.
2. Mobile shower operations, if not properly designed, maintained, and supervised, create risks including, without limitation, contamination of the public water supply, improper wastewater discharge, unsanitary conditions, communicable disease transmission, scalding, slips and falls, accessibility barriers, fire and electrical hazards, carbon monoxide exposure, neighborhood impacts, obstruction of public ways, and threats to user privacy and safety.
3. California law authorizes cities to make and enforce local police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws.
4. This chapter is intended to allow and regulate mobile shower operations in a manner that is consistent with applicable state and federal law, including plumbing, building, fire, water quality, accessibility, environmental health, and occupational safety requirements.
This chapter is further intended to ensure that any mobile shower operation in the city provides adequate potable water protection, lawful wastewater disposal, safe and sanitary operations, reasonable accessibility for persons with disabilities, and objective site - management controls.
6. Coordination with the Yucaipa Valley Water District ("District"' or "YVWD"), the local public agency responsible for potable water supply and wastewater collection and treatment services, is essential to protect the public water supply from cross -connections and backflow, ensure lawful and properly permitted wastewater disposal, prevent adverse impacts on sewer infrastructure and treatment capacity at facilities such as the Wochholz Regional Water Recycling Facility, provide for full cost recovery through applicable rates and fees, and promote consistent, efficient regulation of mobile shower operations within the City of Yucaipa.
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8.52.020 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
A. "Accessible mobile shower unit" means a mobile shower unit, or an individual shower compartment within a mobile shower unit, that complies with applicable federal and state disability -access laws, including accessible route, maneuvering clearance, shower compartment, controls, grab bars, threshold, and related requirements.
B. "Applicant" means any person seeking issuance, renewal, amendment, or transfer -related approval under this chapter.
C. "City Manager„ means the City Manager of the City of Yucaipa or the City Manager's designee.
D. "Cross -connection" means any actual or potential connection between a potable water system and any source or substance that could contaminate or pollute the potable water system.
E. "Director" means the City Manager or designee charged with administration of this chapter.
F. "Graywater," for purposes of this chapter, means wastewater generated from showers, bathtubs, bathroom wash basins, and similar bathing or washing uses, but does not include toilet waste.
G. "Mobile shower unit" means any trailer, vehicle, van, truck, containerized unit, or other movable facility designed, used, or offered for use for public or quasi -public bathing, showering, changing, or associated hygiene services, whether operated for compensation or without charge.
The term includes any ancillary onboard tanks, pumps, heaters, generators, mechanical systems, storage areas, dressing compartments, sinks, or related fixtures and appurtenances.
H. "Operate" or "operation" means to place, install, connect, stage, locate, maintain, open, use, or make available a mobile shower unit for use by any member of the public or any class of persons at any site within the city.
I. "Operator" means any person who owns, leases, controls, manages, conducts, staffs, or is legally responsible for the operation of a mobile shower unit.
J. "Permit" means a valid mobile shower permit issued under this chapter, including all conditions of approval.
K. "Person" means any natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business entity, nonprofit corporation, public agency, or other legal entity.
L. "Potable water" means water from an approved source that is safe for human consumption and use, and that complies with applicable law.
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M. "Public property" means any real property, right-of-way, easement, facility, parking area, park, trail, civic facility, or other property owned, leased, controlled, or managed by the city or any other public agency.
N. "Site host" means the owner of real property, or the owner's authorized agent, who consents to the placement and operation of a mobile shower unit on the property.
O. "Temporary connection'' means any nonpermanent connection for water, sewer, electricity, fuel, or other utility service, including any hose, coupling, hydrant connection, adapter, cord, or portable line.
P. "Wastewater" means all liquid waste discharged or generated by the mobile shower unit, including graywater, blackwater, cleaning water, condensate mixed with waste, and any other used water requiring lawful disposal.
Q. "District" or "YVWD" means the Yucaipa Valley Water District, the public agency responsible for providing potable water service and wastewater collection and treatment services within the City of Yucaipa and surrounding areas.
R. "YVWD Ordinance No. 54-2009" means the Yucaipa Valley Water District Ordinance No. 54- 2009, "Regulations for Wastewater Discharge and Sewer Use," as it now exists or may hereafter be amended, together with the District's Rules and Regulations for Sewer Connections and Use and any related pretreatment or discharge requirements.
8.52.030 Applicability and Exemptions.
A. This chapter applies to every mobile shower unit operated, offered for operation, or placed for operation within the city.
R. No person shall operate a mobile shower unit within the city except in full compliance with this chapter.
C. This chapter applies to operations on private property, public property, and rights -of -way, except as otherwise expressly provided herein.
D. This chapter does not eliminate the treed to obtain any permit, license, approval, encroachment permit, event permit, building permit, plumbing permit, fire approval, environmental health authorization, or other approval otherwise required by law.
E. The following activities are exempt from the permit requirement of this chapter, but shall comply with all applicable health and safety requirements to the maximum extent feasible:
1. Emergency response operations conducted directly by the city, county, state, or federal government during a declared emergency for a period not exceeding seventy-two hours at a particular site, provided that the responsible agency notifies the city as soon as practicable if operations will continue beyond seventy-two hours.
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2. Factory testing, repair, maintenance, or transport of a mobile shower unit when the unit is not open to or used by the public.
3. Private residential bathing facilities not offered to the public and not operated as a mobile shower service.
F. If exempt emergency operations continue beyond seventy-two hours, the Director may require written operational safeguards, inspections, or an emergency permit.
8.52.040 Permit Required.
A. No person shall operate, cause, allow, or permit the operation of a mobile shower unit within the city without first obtaining a mobile shower permit from the Director.
B. A permit shall be required for each mobile shower unit, provided however, that the Director may approve a permit covering a defined fleet of substantially identical units if the permit identifies each unit by unique vehicle identification number, license number, serial number, or other identifying information and specifies each approved site and schedule.
C. A permit is nontransferable as to operator and nontransferable as to unit, except upon written approval by the Director.
D. A permit shall not create a vested right to continue operation at any site and may be conditioncd, suspended, modified, or revoked in accordance with this chapter.
E. Operation on public property or within a public right -of --way shall additionally require the written consent of the city or other controlling public agency and any separate site -use authorization required by law.
8.52.050 Permit Application,
A. An application for a permit or renewal shall be filed on a form approved by the Director and signed under penalty of perjury by the applicant.
B. The application shall include, at a minimum:
1. The legal name, business address, telephone number, and email address of the applicant and operator.
2. If the applicant is not a natural person, the identity of the responsible officers, managers, or authorized agents.
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4. A floor plan and site plan showing shower compartments, dressing areas, sinks, toilets if any, ramps, stairs, accessible route, waiting area, screening, lighting, utility connections, tanks, generators, heaters, trash storage, wastewater storage, and ingress and egress.
5. A proposed operating schedule identifying all requested locations, dates, hours of operation, and anticipated users served.
6. Written consent of each site host.
7. A potable water supply plan identifying each proposed water source, method of connection or filling, hose and connection types, backflow prevention measures, and responsible water purveyor where applicable.
S. A wastewater management plan identifying tank capacities, estimated generation rates, overflow prevention, transportation, and lawful points of disposal.
9. A sanitation and infection -control plan identifying cleaning frequency, disinfectants, laundering procedures, waste handling, spill response, and staff training.
10. A maintenance plan for plumbing, pumps, heaters, tanks, drains, flooring, electrical systems, and mechanical systems.
11. A water management and flushing plant addressing stagnation, startup, temporary shutdown, recommissioning after inactivity, and water temperature controls.
12. An accessibility compliance plan identifying how the operation will comply with applicable disability -access requirements, including accessible route, parking or passenger loading if applicable, waiting area, service area, and shower facilities.
13. A staffing and security plan identifying staffing levels, supervision, queue management, user privacy measures, emergency contacts, and incident response procedures.
14. Proof of liability insurance in amounts and form approved by the City Attorney, and an agreement to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the city to the fullest extent permitted by law.
15. Proof of any other permit, approval, inspection, or certification required by another agency or law, or a written statement identifying such approvals still pending.
16. Such additional information as the Director reasonably determines is necessary to evaluate compliance with this chapter.
17. If the proposed operation will obtain potable water from or discharge wastewater to facilities owned or operated by the Yucaipa Valley Water District, documentation demonstrating coordination with YVWD, including copies of any required Temporary Water Service Permit, backflow prevention approval, Sewer Connection Permit, 06/22/2026 City Council Agenda Page 5 of 17
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Temporary Discharge Authorization, or other written authorization from YVWD, or evidence of a pending application with current status.
18. Due to septic system prohibitions by the regional Water Quality Control Board, at no time will a Mobile Shower be allowed by discharge wastewater to a septic system or other Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) without prior written approval by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board.
19. A written acknowledgment, sighed by the applicant/operator, stating that: (a) any permit issued by the City under this chapter does not authorize any connection to, or discharge into the District's water or sewer facilities; (b) separate permits, approvals, and payment of all applicable District rates, fees, charges, connection fees, facility capacity charges, inspection fees, and usage charges are required as a condition of any such use; and (c) the operator remains solely responsible for compliance with all YVWD rules, ordinances, and permit conditions.
C. The applicant shall pay the application and inspection fees established by resolution of the City Council.
8.52.060 Permit Issuance, Term, and Renewal.
A. The Director may issue or renew a permit only upon finding that:
1. The application is complete and accurate.
2. The proposed operation complies with this chapter and all other applicable law.
The proposed water supply and wastewater disposal methods are lawful and adequately protective of public health.
4. The proposed operation provides adequate sanitation, safety, staffing, accessibility, and site -management controls.
5. The proposed site or sites can accommodate the operation without creating unreasonable risks to public health or safety or unreasonable obstruction of access, circulation, emergency response, or required parking.
6. Required approvals from property owners and other agencies have been obtained.
7. If the proposed operation involves the use of District water and/or sewer facilities, all necessary permits and approvals have been obtained from YVWD, the operator has made arrangements satisfactory to YVWD for the payment of all applicable rates, fees, and charges, and the proposed operation complies with YVWD Ordinance No. 54-2009 and the District's cross -connection control and backflow prevention requirements. 06/22/2026 City Council Agenda Page 6 of 17
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B. The Director may impose reasonable conditions of approval necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter and protection of public health and safety.
C. Unless otherwise stated in the permit, a permit shall be valid for one year From the date of issuance.
D. A renewal application shall be filed not less than thirty days before permit expiration, unless waived by the Director for good cause.
E. The Director may issue a temporary permit for a pilot program, special event, or limited - duration operation subject to appropriate conditions.
8.52.070 General Operating Standards.
A. The operator shall maintain the mobile shower unit and all associated equipment in a clean, safe, operable, and sanitary condition at all times.
B. The operator shall display the permit, the operator's name, and a local or continuously monitored telephone number in a conspicuous place visible to the public and to inspectors.
C. No mobile shower unit shall be operated when any plumbing, drainage, electrical, heating, ventilation, wastewater, accessibility, privacy, or safety component is malfunctioning in a manner that creates or may create a public health or safety hazard.
D. The operator shall provide, at all times during public operation:
1. Adequate lighting for safe ingress, egress, waiting, and operation;
2. Ventilation sufficient to control moisture, heat, and chemical exposure;
3. Soap or other suitable cleansing agents;
4. Individual clean towels, disposable towels, or another sanitary drying method approved by the Director;
5. Toilet paper and handwashing supplies for any onboard toilet or sink facility. (Non- flushable wipes will not be allowed to be used at any time);
6. Covered waste receptacles for trash and used supplies; and
7. A means for staff to communicate with emergency responders.
E. Floors and walking surfaces shall be slip -resistant, properly drained, and maintained free of standing water, trip hazards, and unsafe accumulations. 06/22/2026 City Council Agenda Page 7 of 17
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F. The operator shall comply with all permit conditions, posted operational rules, and manufacturer operating instructions for all equipment.
8.52.080 Potable Water Supply and Cross -Connection Control.
8. All water used for showering, handwashing, cleaning of user -contact surfaces, or any other public hygiene purpose shall be potable water from an approved source.
B. No mobile shower unit shall connect to any water source except as authorized by the water purveyor, property owner, and applicable law.
C. All temporary water connections, hoses, hose bibbs, hydrant connections, adapters, pumps, and related devices shall be designed, installed, maintained, and protected to prevent contamination of the potable water supply.
D. The operator shall provide approved backflow protection or an air gap whenever required by applicable law, the water purveyor, or the Director. Where a reduced -pressure backflow prevention assembly or other testable assembly is required, it shall be installed, tested, repaired, retested, and documented by appropriately certified personnel as required by law.
E. Potable water hoses and fittings shall be used only for potable water, shall be clearly identified or otherwise segregated from wastewater equipment, and shall be stored in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination.
F. No cross -connection shall exist between potable water and any wastewater, chemical, fuel, nonpotable water, or other contamination source.
G. Water tanks used for potable water shall be constructed of approved materials, protected from contamination, regularly sanitized, and maintained watertight.
H. ,Any temporary, intermittent, or permanent connection to, or withdrawal/filling from, the District's potable water system shall require prior written authorization or permit from YVWD.
8.52.090 Wastewater and Graywater Disposal.
A. All wastewater generated by a mobile shower unit shall be collected, stored, transported, and disposed of in a lawful manner that protects public health and the environment.
B, No person shall discharge or allow the discharge of any wastewater from a mobile shower unit to or upon any street, gutter, storm drain, alley, sidewalk, parkway, open ground, watercourse, drainage ditch, catch basin, park, trail, vacant lot, public property, or private property except to an approved sanitary sewer or other disposal facility lawfully authorized to receive such wastewater.
C. A mobile shower unit shall be equipped with wastewater tanks or approved direct connections sufficient for the intended operation and adequate to prevent overflow, leakage, seepage, or nuisance conditions.
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D. Wastewater tanks, piping, valves, caps, and fittings shall be maintained leak -free and securely closed except during lawful pumping or disposal.
E. The operator shall maintain sufficient reserve wastewater capacity to prevent overflow during operations and transport.
F. Spill kits appropriate to the scale of operations shall be maintained on site, and any spill, overflow, or unlawful discharge shall be immediately contained, cleaned, reported as required by law, and documented.
G. The operator shall keep disposal receipts, manifests, pump -out records, or equivalent records identifying the date, volume, transporter if any, and disposal location for all wastewater removed from the unit,
H. No person shall connect any mobile shower unit, or any associated tank, hose, or appurtenance, directly or indirectly to the District's public sewer system, or discharge any wastewater thereto (whether on a temporary, intermittent, or ongoing basis), without first obtaining all permits, authorizations, and approvals required by YVWD pursuant to YVWD Ordinance No. 54-2009 and the District's Rules and Regulations for Sewer Connections and Use.
1. The operator shall maintain accurate records of all wastewater disposal activities involving District facilities, including copies of YVWD permits and authorizations, fee payment receipts, manifests for any hauled waste, volume estimates or meter readings, and inspection records. Such records shall be made available to the City and to YVWD upon request and shall be retained for not less than three (3) years.
8.52.100 Plumbing, Water Temperature, Fixture, and Water Management Standards, A. All plumbing fixtures, piping, drains, traps, vents, pumps, tanks, valves, water heaters, and related equipment shall comply with the California Plumbing Code and all other applicable law.
B. Each shower compartment shall be of a size and configuration that complies with applicable law, is capable of containing shower water, and is properly sloped to an approved drain.
C. Shower water shall be controlled by approved pressure -balancing, thermostatic, combination, or equivalent anti -scald devices as required by law.
D. Unless a more restrictive standard is required by applicable law or permit condition, the maximum shower discharge temperature at the point of use shall not exceed one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit.
E. The operator shall maintain water -heating and mixing equipment in good working order and shall conduct and document routine temperature checks at intervals specified by the Director or permit conditions.
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F. The operator shall implement a written flushing and water -management protocol addressing stagnation and microbial growth risks, including at minimum:
Flushing hot and cold water through all points of use before initial daily operation when the unit has been inactive long enough to permit stagnation, and in any event after any extended shutdown identified in the approved water -management plan;
2. Flushing and recommissioning procedures after maintenance, storage, relocation, or inactivity;
3. Measures to minimize unnecessary aerosolization during maintenance flushing;
4. Regular inspection of water heaters, tanks, mixing valves, and disinfectant or sanitation procedures for tanks where applicable; and
5. Immediate corrective action when water quality, temperature, odor, visible contamination, or equipment failure indicates a possible hazard.
G. Fixtures, walls, partitions, and surfaces exposed to water shall be constructed of durable, nonabsorbent, cleanable materials.
8.52.110 Accessibility.
A. Every mobile shower operation shall comply with all applicable federal and state disability - access laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable provisions of the California Building Code,
B. Where one or more shower units or compartments are made available to the public at a site, the operation shall provide the number of accessible shower units or compartments required by applicable law, and in no event fewer than one accessible shower compartment whenever public shower service is offered unless the Director determines in writing that the operation is exempt under applicable law.
C. The accessible route from arrival area to waiting area, service point, and accessible shower shall be maintained free of obstructions and in usable condition during all operating hours.
D. To the extent required by applicable law, accessible shower facilities shall include compliant clear floor space, turning space, threshold, grab bars, controls, shower spray units, seating if required, and operable parts within required reach ranges.
E. Portable ramps, landings, mats, or other temporary accessibility features shall be securely installed, slip -resistant, and maintained in a safe condition.
F. Accessibility signage shall be posted where required by law or permit condition.
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A. The operator shall maintain and follow a written sanitation plan approved by the Director.
B. At a minimum, the sanitation plan shall provide for:
Cleaning of shower floors, benches, controls, handles, partitions, changing surfaces, and other user -contact surfaces at intervals sufficient to maintain sanitary conditions, and not less than after each user where required by permit condition, public health order, or site - specific operations plan;
2. Prompt removal of visible soil, bodily fluids, trash, and used supplies;
3. Use of cleaning and disinfecting products suitable for the surface type and used in accordance with label directions, including required contact time;
4. Safe storage, labeling, dilution, ventilation, and handling of cleaning chemicals; Provision and laundering or disposal of towels, mats, and other reusable or single -use hygiene materials in a sanitary manner;
6. Pest prevention and odor control; and
7. Staff training regarding sanitation procedures and personal protective equipment.
C. The operator shall provide handwashing facilities with soap, water, and a sanitary drying method for staff and for the public when such facilities are required by law or permit condition.
D. During any declared public health emergency, outbreak, or other period in which a public health officer issues applicable guidance or orders, the operator shall comply with such orders and any additional sanitation, spacing, screening, isolation, or reporting measures lawfully imposed.
E. The operator shall immediately remove from service any shower compartment or area that cannot be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
8.52.130 Staffing, Privacy, Security, and User Safety.
A. During all hours of public operation, a sufficient number of trained attendants shall be present on site to supervise operations, manage queues, monitor cleanliness, respond to emergencies, and enforce permit conditions and posted rules.
B. The operator shall implement reasonable measures to protect user privacy and safety, including:
1. Private shower compartments and changing areas shielded from public view;
2. No cameras, recording devices, or surveillance equipment within shower compartments or changing areas;
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3. Reasonable management of limes, occupancy, and turnover to reduce conflict and crowding;
4. Procedures for responding to medical emergencies, disruptive conduct, threats, harassment, violence, and suspected criminal activity; and
5. Protection of the personal information of users to the extent required by law.
C, The operator shall maintain courtesy and conduct rules for the safe use of the facility and may deny service to persons whose conduct poses an immediate threat to health or safety, provided that such rules are applied in a lawful and nondiscriminatory manner.
D. The operator shall ensure that attendants can access each compartment promptly in case of emergency while still preserving user privacy.
E. Exterior waiting and service areas shall be kept orderly, free of litter, and managed so as not to obstruct pedestrian travel, building access, fire lanes, or adjacent lawful uses.
8.52.140 Employee Health and Safety.
A. The operator shall comply with applicable occupational safety and health laws, including California occupational safety regulations and applicable federal standards.
B. Employees and volunteers shall receive training appropriate to their duties, including, as applicable:
1. Safe operation of the mobile shower unit and associated equipment;
2. Chemical handling, labeling, dilution, and storage;
3. Use of personal protective equipment;
4. Cleaning and disinfection procedures;
5. Spill response and wastewater handling;
6. Slip, trip, and fall prevention;
7. Scald prevention and temperature monitoring;
8. Emergency shutdown procedures;
9. De-escalation and emergency response; and
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C. Safety data sheets for cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials used on site shall be maintained and made available as required by law.
D. The operator shall provide employees and volunteers with sanitary and reasonably accessible washing facilities as required by applicable law.
8.52.150 Fire, Electrical, Fuel, and Generator Safety.
A. All electrical systems, extension connections, generators, batteries, fuel systems, liquefied petroleum gas systems, water heaters, and mechanical equipment shall comply with applicable fire, electrical, mechanical, and building laws and manufacturer requirements.
B. No generator or fuel -burning equipment shall be operated in a manner that creates a fire hazard, exhaust hazard, carbon monoxide hazard, or nuisance.
C. Portable or onboard generators shall be located, ventilated, shielded, refueled, and operated in accordance with applicable law and manufacturer instructions. Refueling shall not occur while the generator is operating or while equipment is hot, except as expressly authorized by manufacturer instructions and law.
D. The operator shall maintain on site readily accessible fire extinguishers of type and number required by the Fire Chief or their designee.
E. The operator shall maintain emergency shutoff procedures and shall ensure that attendants are trained to shut down electrical, fuel, water -heating, and pumping systems in an emergency.
F. Electrical cords, cables, and hoses crossing pedestrian paths shall be protected or routed so as not to create trip, shock, or access hazards.
G. Carbon monoxide alarms or detectors shall be installed and maintained where required by applicable law, permit condition, or manufacturer guidance. 8,52,160 Site Location and Operational Requirements.
A. A mobile shower unit may operate only at a site approved in the permit.
B. No mobile shower unit shall he placed or operated so as to:
1. Block or interfere with a fire lane, hydrant, emergency access route, driveway, accessible route, building entrance, or required parking without express written approval;
2. Create a hazardous traffic condition or unsafe pedestrian condition;
3. Occupy public property or a right-of-way without written authorization from the controlling agency;
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4. Cause noise, glare, odor, runoff, or litter beyond what is reasonably associated with a properly managed operation; or
5. Operate in violation of zoning, land -use approval, event permit, or site -use restrictions applicable to the property.
C. Unless otherwise approved by the Director, operating hours open to the public shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
D. The Director may establish site -specific conditions relating to hours, parking, lighting, screening, fencing, trash service, queue location, staffing, notice to neighbors, traffic control, security, or frequency of service where reasonably necessary to protect public health and safety.
E. The operator shall maintain the site and a reasonable area surrounding the unit free of trash, wastewater, soap residue, and operational debris generated by the use.
F. If service includes towels, clothing exchange, hygiene supplies, or related services, such ancillary activities shall be conducted in a manner that does not create unsafe accumulation of materials or obstruction of access.
8.52.170 Records and Reporting.
A. The operator shall maintain accurate records sufficient to demonstrate compliance with this chapter and permit conditions.
B. Required records shall include, at a minimum, where applicable:
1. Permit and inspection records;
2. Water source and filling records,
3. Backflow testing, plumbing maintenance, and repair records;
4. Water temperature logs;
5. Tank cleaning and flushing records;
6. Wastewater disposal manifests, receipts, or logs;
7. Cleaning and disinfection logs;
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10. Insurance records.
C. Records shall be retained for not less than three years and shall be made available to the city upon request.
D. The operator shall promptly report to the city any significant spill, overflow, unlawful discharge, fire, injury requiring emergency medical response, carbon monoxide incident, suspected water contamination, cross -connection incident, or other significant health or safety event associated with the operation.
8.52.180 Inspections.
9. As a condition of operation under this chapter, the operator shall permit the city and any other agency having lawful jurisdiction to inspect the mobile shower unit, the site, and all records required by this chapter at reasonable times, including unannounced inspections during operating hours.
B. The Director may require a pre -operation inspection before initial issuance or renewal of a permit.
C. If the operator refuses inspection, the Director may deny, suspend, or revoke the permit, in addition to any other remedy provided by law.
D. Nothing in this section limits the city's ability to obtain an administrative inspection warrant or other lawful process where required.
8.52.190 Suspension and Revocation.
A. The Director may suspend, modify, or revoke a permit upon finding that:
1. The permit was obtained by fraud or material misrepresentation;
2. The operator has violated this chapter, permit conditions, or any applicable law;
3. The operation creates or has created an actual or potential threat to public health or sa(et}
4. Required insurance has lapsed;
5. Required approvals from another agency have been suspended, revoked, or expired; or
6. The operator has failed to correct violations within the time specified by the city.
B. The Director may order immediate summary suspension of operations where necessary to prevent or stop an imminent danger to public health or safety, including contaminated water supply, unlawful wastewater discharge, fire or electrical hazard, lack of required sanitation, or major equipment failure.
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C. Written notice of suspension, modification, or revocation shall state the grounds and, except in the case of immediate summary suspension, provide a reasonable opportunity to cure where the Director determines cure is appropriate.
D. A permittee whose permit is suspended or revolted shall immediately cease public operation unless the notice expressly allows limited continued operations subject to stated conditions.
8.52,200 Violations; Public Nuisance; Remedies.
8. Any violation of this chapter, or of any permit condition imposed pursuant to this chapter, is unlawful.
B. Any mobile shower operation conducted, maintained, or allowed in violation of this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance.
C. In addition to suspension or revocation of a permit, the city may enforce this chapter by administrative citation, administrative abatement, civil action, injunctive relief, cost recovery, or any other remedy authorized by law.
D. Each day, or portion thereof, during which a violation exists shall constitute a separate violation.
E. The remedies provided in this chapter are cumulative and not exclusive.
8.52.210 Appeals.
A. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Director to deny, condition, suspend, modify, or revoke a permit may appeal the decision by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within ten calendar days after service of the decision.
B. The appeal shall state the specific grounds for appeal.
C. The appeal shall be heard by the administrative hearing officer for the city.
D. The decision on appeal shall be final, subject only to judicial review as provided by law.
E. The filing of an appeal shall not stay an immediate summary suspension issued to address an imminent threat to public health or safety unless the appellate authority orders otherwise.
8.52.220 Relationship to Other Laws.
9. This chapter is intended to supplement, and not to limit or supersede, any stricter or additional requirement imposed by any other applicable law.
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purveyor requirements, disability -access requirements, occupational safety requirements, zoning requirements, encroachment requirements, or any other applicable law.
C. Where this chapter imposes a higher standard than another applicable local requirement, the higher standard shall control to the extent permitted by law.
8.52.230 Administrative Rules.
The Director may promulgate administrative rules, farms, checklists, and standard permit conditions consistent with this chapter for the efficient administration and enforcement of this chapter.
8.52.240 Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this chapter is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this chapter and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, and portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more portions might be declared invalid. 06/22/2026 City Council Agenda Page 17 of 17
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