18A.38.040 Temporary Housing Community.
A. A Temporary Housing Community is intended to provide temporary housing/shelter for more than a family as defined in PCC 18.25.030 and may house up to 60 adults no longer than 90 consecutive days. The following requirements must be met prior to permitting a temporary housing community:
1. Must be confined to a single parcel of land.
2. Shall house no more than 60 adults.
3. The minimum distance between the temporary housing community shall be no less than 1 linear mile between other similar operations.
4. Shall not be located closer than 100 feet from any dwelling on adjacent parcels.
5. Shall not be located closer than 1 linear mile from any public or private schools. However, this locational criteria shall not apply if such facilities already exist on the site or are planned as part of the temporary housing community.
6. A site may only host one temporary housing community per calendar year.
7. Shall not be located closer than one-half mile from any group home, retirement home, senior center, licensed day care, or other vulnerable population. However, this locational criteria shall not apply if such facilities already exist on the site or are planned as part of the temporary housing community.
8. Issuance of a Site Specific Information Letter (SSIL) shall be required prior to set-up, construction or occupancy of any tents or other temporary structures or housing facilities on the lot, parcel, or tract of land hosting the event.
9. Set-up time for the host site shall not be included in the 90 days. Specified set-up times will be determined in the review of the Site Specific Information Letter.
10. The event shall comply with all conditions of approval as set forth under a Site Specific Information Letter. Such conditions shall be based on expected or potential impacts of the event related to traffic, waste management, public health, noise effects on surrounding properties, public safety, and any other issues identified by the County.
11. Prior to issuance of the SSIL, any and all other local, state and federal regulatory agencies, fees, permits or conditions of approval shall be met by the applicant as well as the following:
a. That adequate provisions have been made for on-site sanitary waste and potable water;
b. That provisions are made to ensure habitable conditions during inclement weather;
c. That the site is within reasonable walking distance (1/4 mile measured along sidewalks or roads) to public transportation;
d. That a security plan is in place and resources are available to implement it; and
e. That the sponsors have developed a transitional plan for relocation of the residents of the community.