17.03.270 - Family Interim Non-congregate Children Housing (FINCH) Zone.

A.

Purpose. The Family Interim Non-congregate Children Housing (FINCH) zone provides minimum development and re-development standards for a Family Interim Non-congregate Children Housing Facility, as a Conditional Use, within the City.

B.

Establishment. The FINCH zone is established to:

1.

Provide a tailored re-development, design, and Use framework appropriate to facilitate a new Family Interim Non-congregate Children Housing Facility as a conditional Use within existing structures as of June 1, 2024, that housed a prior Motel Use within the City;

2.

Allow for the waiver of certain subdivision, design, parking, and development standards, which are applicable to development within the City; and

3.

Facilitate and coordinate future legislative appropriations to the City that are designed to alleviate regional homelessness of child-centered families in a manner consistent with state-level directives.

C.

Primary Use. A Family Interim Non-congregate Children Housing Facility is the only Primary Use within the FINCH zone and is subject to all applicable Conditional Use criteria found in Title 17.05.040.M. The Use is further limited as follows:

1.

Limited to occupancy within Structures existing in the zone as of June 1, 2024 (no more than 52,795 square feet);

2.

No overnight occupancy outside of 85 approved bedrooms existing as of June 1, 2024; and

3.

Intensity of all Uses on the Site is limited to:

i.

Overnight occupancy of properly registered guests;

ii.

The total overnight occupancy within the zone is limited to no more than 400 individuals in any 24-hour period;

iii.

No more than a total of 45 employees, volunteers, non-residents, or contract laborers at any time; and

iv.

The average duration of family occupancy shall not exceed one year.

D.

Accessory Uses. A Family Interim Non-congregate Children Housing Facility is limited to the following Accessory Uses:

1.

Within Structures located on site and existing as of June 1, 2024:

i.

Sanitation to maintain a clean and sightly condition interior to each room and throughout the zone;

ii.

Laundry services to accommodate the permitted Use;

iii.

Office spaces, conference rooms, and one intake area to allow the approved operator to function consistent with all conditions of approval and provide life skills and child- centered services for approved residents;

2.

Within the zone:

i.

Access controlled perimeter fencing/gates;

ii.

Secured parking lot for emergency services providers, staff, and properly registered guests; and

iii.

Fenced dog/animal exercise area;

E.

Standards. Structures existing within the zone as of June 1, 2024, with associated surface parking are legal, Non-complying Structures, and are legal, Non-complying parking, within the FINCH Zone. Any modification of the exterior of the existing Structures must comply with the following:

1.

Minimum Area. The minimum Lot Area is 1.88 acres.

2.

Minimum Frontage. The minimum Frontage for any Lot is 250 feet.

3.

Minimum Depth. The minimum depth of any Lot is 300 feet along the length of the of the property from the Front Property Line to the Rear Property Line.

4.

Maximum Height. The maximum Height for any new or remodeled Structure must comply with Chapter 17.07.090.

5.

Required Setbacks. All Structures existing on the Site as of June 1, 2024 are valid, Non- complying Structures. Any new or expanded Structure must comply with the Setback provisions of Chapter 17.07.030.

6.

Subdivision Infrastructure. Any subdivision within the zone must comply with the provisions of Chapter 17.06, except all requirements to meet minimum sidewalk width, underground utilities, landscaping, parking demand, and parking stall configuration (except those parking stall counts, requirements and configurations detailed in a Conditional Use Permit signed by the City and the Applicant), are provisionally deferred until such time as the Applicant chooses to request a further zone text or map change, develop a new Structure, or substantially remodel a Structure existing on Site as of June 1, 2024 in a manner that is not approved in the original Conditional Use Permit.

7.

Fencing. A site perimeter fence, of adequate strength and aesthetic appeal is required, to provide a safe and welcoming environment for children housed within the facility and to substantially mitigate the potential for adverse effects of the facility on the neighboring community.

(Ord. No. 2024-28, § II (Exh. B, § III), 12-11-2024)