Ordinance 21-009 Emergency Interim Housing CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 21-009
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY,SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON,ADOPTING IMMEDIATE INTERIM AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19 SVMC BY
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 19.45 SVMC, AMENDING SECTIONS 19.60.050 AND 19.65.035
SVMC, AND AMENDING SVMC APPENDIX A RELATED TO INDOOR EMERGENCY
SHELTERS, INDOOR EMERGENCY HOUSING, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, ESTABLISHING A WORK PLAN, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY NECESSITATING IMMEDIATE
ADOPTION OF THE INTERIM AMENDMENTS, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING
THERETO.
WHEREAS,in 2021,the Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House
Bill 1220 (HE 1220) which becomes effective on July 25, 2021. HB 1220 adopts amendments to the
Growth Management Act and other associated statutes related to affordable housing and homelessness.
Amongst other requirements, HE 1220 forbids municipalities from prohibiting transitional housing and
permanent supportive housing from residential zones and zones where hotels are permitted. HB 1220 also
forbids municipalities from prohibiting indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing in zones
where hotels are permitted beginning on September 30, 2021. HB 1220 allows municipalities to adopt
reasonable occupancy, spacing, and intensity of use requirements to protect public health and safety on
indoor emergency shelters, indoor emergency housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive
housing, so long as such ordinances do not prevent siting sufficient housing for projected needs; and
WHEREAS,the City has previously adopted regulations for transitional housing; and
WHEREAS, the City has not adopted zoning regulations specific to indoor emergency shelters,
indoor emergency housing, and permanent supportive housing, and the City's current regulations for
transitional housing are more limited than allowed under HB 1220; and
WHEREAS, due to the imminent effective dates of this law and the urgent need for emergency and
transitional housing that is healthy,safe,and well planned,this emergency ordinance is necessary to protect
public health and safety by permitting indoor emergency shelters, indoor emergency housing, transitional
housing, and permanent supportive housing with reasonable occupancy, spacing, and intensity of use
standards in the zones required by HB 1220 as set forth in the attached amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley is in the process of reviewing amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan, particularly CPA-2021-0004, which amends the Comprehensive Plan to add goals,
policies, and strategies addressing homelessness; and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. 21-001, the City Council adopted the
Housing Action Plan which identified housing needs and strategies based on income level; and
WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed City zoning regulations, the State Building Code, the
International Property Maintenance Code, and analysis by homelessness experts to develop temporary
occupancy, spacing, and intensity regulations to minimize negative impacts and the potential for conflicts
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between the required transitional, permanent supportive, and emergency housing, and emergency shelters,
and other surrounding existing uses; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 11, Section I1 of the Washington Constitution, the City is
authorized to"make and enforce within its limits all such local police,sanitary and other regulations as are
not in conflict with general laws,"which includes the adoption of regulations governing land uses within
the City; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.63.220 provides that "A legislative body that adopts a moratorium or
interim zoning ordinance without holding a public hearing on the proposed moratorium or interim zoning
ordinance, shall hold a public hearing on the adopted moratorium or interim zoning ordinance within at
least sixty days of its adoption,whether or not the legislative body received a recommendation on the matter
from the planning agency. If the legislative body does not adopt findings of fact Justifying its action before
this hearing,then the legislative body shall do so immediately after this public hearing. A moratorium or
interim zoning ordinance adopted under this section may be effective for not longer than six months, but
may be effective for up to one year if a work plan is developed for related studies providing for such a
longer period. A moratorium of[or] interim zoning ordinance may be renewed for one or more six-month
periods if a subsequent public hearing is held and findings of fact are made prior to each renewal." RCW
36.70A.390 provides substantially similar language and authority for agencies planning under the GMA,
including the City,to adopt interim zoning regulations; and
WHEREAS, interim regulations enacted under RCW 35A.63.220 and/or RCW 36.70A.390 are a
method by which Iocal governments may immediately provide for reasonable occupancy, spacing, and
intensity regulations for the housing and shelters mandated by HB 1220 while the City considers
Comprehensive Plan amendments to add goals, policies, and strategies addressing homelessness that will
enable the development of permanent regulations for indoor emergency shelters, indoor emergency
housing,transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.63.220 and RCW 36.70A.390 both authorize the enactment of a
moratorium, interim zoning map, interim zoning ordinance, or interim official control prior to holding a
public hearing,provided the City conducts a public hearing on the interim zoning regulation within 60 days
of the date of adoption of the interim zoning regulation; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC 197-11-880, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the
requirements of a threshold determination under the State Environmental Policy Act; and
WHEREAS,temporary interim amendments to Title 19 SVMC, sections 19.60.050 and 19.65.035
SVMC, and SVMC Appendix A, for indoor emergency housing, indoor emergency shelter, transitional
housing,and permanent supportive housing uses will protect public health and safety by allowing such uses
with reasonable occupancy, spacing, and intensity of use standards while the Comprehensive Plan
amendments are being reviewed and adopted and permanent regulations are being developed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the emergency immediate interim amendments adopted
and established by this Ordinance are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health,public
safety, public property and public peace.
NOW,THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley ordains as follows:
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Section 1. Preliminary Findings. The City Council hereby adopts the above recitals as
findings of fact in support of this Ordinance.
Section 2. Interim Amendments Adopted.
A. The City Council hereby declares an emergency and adopts amendments to (1) Title 19
SVMC by adding a new chapter 19.45 SVMC"Community Services,"(2)sections 19.60.050 and 19.65.035
SVMC,and(3)SVMC Appendix A as provided in Exhibit A on an interim basis for the period of 365 days
while this emergency ordinance is in effect. These temporary interim amendments are adopted pursuant to
RCW 35A.63.220,RCW 36.70A.390, and FIB 1220.
B. These interim amendments shall not affect any transitional housing application deemed
complete prior to July 20, 2021, or any permit or license approved and issued for a transitional housing
development prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 3. Work Plan. The following work plan is adopted to address the issues involving
the City's consideration and regulation of indoor emergency housing, indoor emergency shelters,
transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing:
A. 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The City is currently in the process of
considering Comprehensive Plan amendments to adopt goals,policies, and strategies for homelessness in
Spokane Valley. Such goals,policies,and strategies will provide a plan and guidance for consideration and
development of permanent development regulations for indoor emergency shelters, emergency housing,
transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. Accordingly, the City shall take the following
actions related to the 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendments:
1. First, the Spokane Valley Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") is
hereby authorized and directed to hold public hearings and public meetings to fully receive and
consider statements,testimony,positions,and other documentation or evidence related to the public
health, safety, and welfare aspects of indoor emergency housing, indoor emergency shelters,
transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. The Planning Commission shall further
continue its work and consider,review, and make recommendation on the pending Comprehensive
Plan amendments to City Council.
2. Second,City Council shall consider the Planning Commission recommendation on
the Comprehensive Plan amendments and adopt such final goals,policies, and strategies related to
homelessness as it deems appropriate and in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare.
B. Development Regulations. Upon adoption of the 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendments,
the City shall develop and review such regulations as are appropriate to provide reasonable occupancy,
spacing,and intensity limits on,and such other necessary and appropriate regulations for,indoor emergency
shelters, emergency housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing in compliance with
the requirements of I B 1220 and the adopted Comprehensive Plan goals, policies, and strategies. As part
of such development and review,the City shall take the following actions:
1. The Planning Commission is hereby authorized and directed to hold public hearings and
public meetings to fully receive and consider statements, testimony, positions, and other
documentation or evidence related to the public health, safety, and welfare aspects of indoor
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emergency housing, indoor emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive
housing. The Planning Commission shall consider, review, and make recommendation on the
regulations for indoor emergency shelters,emergency housing,transitional housing,and permanent
supportive housing to City Council.
2. Upon receipt of a recommendation from Planning Commission, the City Council shall
consider and adopt such regulations for indoor emergency housing, indoor emergency shelters,
transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing as it determines to be necessary for the
public health, safety, and welfare, and considering the requirements of HB 1220 and the adopted
goals,policies, and strategies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Section 4. Public Hearing. Pursuant to RCW 35A.63.220 and 36.70A.390,the City Council
shall conduct a public hearing on these interim amendments on August 24, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter may be heard,to hear and consider the comments and testimony of those wishing
to speak at such public hearing regarding the interim amendments set forth in this Ordinance. The hearing
will take place at the City of Spokane Valley City Hall in City Council Chambers, and will be conducted
both in-person and remotely using the ZOOM meeting web and telephone conference tool, or in such
manner as provided by law,and will be hosted by the City of Spokane Valley, 10210 East Sprague Avenue,
Spokane Valley, 99206. Immediately after conducting the public hearing, the City Council shall adopt
findings of fact on the subject of these interim amendments and either justify the continued adoption of
such interim amendments, cancel the interim amendments, or modify the interim amendments as
determined necessary.
Section 5. Duration. The interim amendments set forth in this Ordinance shall be in effect as
of the date of this Ordinance and shall continue in effect for a period of 365 days from the date of this
Ordinance, unless repealed, extended, or modified by the City Council after subsequent public hearing(s)
and entry of appropriate findings of fact, pursuant to RCW 35A.63.220 and RCW 36.70A.390.
Section 6. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority set forth herein and prior to the
effective date of this Ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 7. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section,sentence, clause,or
phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 8. Declaration of Emergency;Effective Date. The City Council hereby declares this
Ordinance is designated as a public emergency necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and
welfare to establish interim amendments setting reasonable occupancy, spacing, and intensity of use
requirements on indoor emergency housing, indoor emergency shelters, transitional housing, and
permanent supportive housing pursuant to HB 1220. These interim amendments must be imposed as an
emergency measure to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and to prevent the unsafe, over-
concentrated, or otherwise unhealthy siting of indoor emergency housing, indoor emergency shelters,
transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing units in an attempt to respond to the challenges of
homelessness in an effective, responsible manner. This Ordinance does not affect existing vested rights,
nor will it prohibit development within the City since all other allowable uses are not affected by these
interim amendments. Based on the reasons and declaration of emergency stated herein,this Ordinance shall
take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
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Passed by the City Council this 20th day of July, 2021.
Ben Wick,Mayor
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Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved as, •m:
- Date of Publication: . '4'
Office f the City Attorney Effective Date: July 20, 2021
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EXHIBIT "A"
1. SVMC Appendix A is hereby amended as follows:
Appendix A—Definitions
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Community Services, use category: Uses of a public, nonprofit, or charitable nature that provide a local
service to the community. Examples include funeral service facilities, religious institutions, senior centers,
community centers,youth club facilities,hospices, drug and alcohol centers, social service facilities, mass
shelters, short-term housing when operated by a public or nonprofit agency, vocational training for the
physically or mentally disabled,soup kitchens,and surplus food distribution centers. Community Services
include the following specific uses:
• "Emergency housing" means temporary indoor accommodations for individuals or families who
are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless that is intended to address the basic health, food,
clothing,and personal hygiene needs of individuals or families.Emergency housing may or may not require
occupants to enter into a Iease or an occupancy agreement.
•"Emergency shelter"means a facility that provides a temporary shelter for individuals or families
who are currently homeless. Emergency shelters may not require occupants to enter into a lease or an
occupancy agreement. Emergency shelter facilities may include day and warming centers that do not
provide overnight accommodations.
• "Permanent Supportive Housing" means subsidized, leased housing with no limit on length of
stay that prioritizes people who need comprehensive support services to retain tenancy and utilizes
admissions practices designed to use lower barriers to entry than would be typical for other subsidized or
unsubsidized rental housing, especially related to rental history, criminal history, and personal behaviors.
Permanent supportive housing is paired with on-site or off-site voluntary services designed to support a
person living with a complex and disabling behavioral health or physical health condition who was
experiencing homelessness or was at imminent risk of homelessness prior to moving into housing to retain
their housing and be a successful tenant in a housing arrangement, improve the resident's health status, and
connect the resident of the housing with community-based health care,treatment, or employment services.
Permanent supportive housing is subject to all of the rights and responsibilities defined in chapter 59.18
RCW.
•"Transitional housing" means a project that provides housing and supportive services to homeless
persons or families for up to two years and that has as its purpose facilitating the movement of homeless
persons and families into independent living. Detention and post-detention facilities, hospitals, psychiatric
and/or substance abuse and secure community transition facilities are not transitional housing.
Dwelling, caretaker's residence: A dwelling unit provided for the purpose of on-site supervision and
security that is occupied by a bona fide employee of the property owner. See"Residential, use category."
Dwelling, congregate: A residential facility under joint occupancy and single management arranged or
used for lodging of unrelated individuals, with or without meals, including boarding or rooming houses,
dormitories, fraternities and sororities, and convents and monasteries. Emergency shelters, emergency
housing,transitional housing,and permanent supportive housing are not considered congregate dwellings.
See"Group living, use category."
Dwelling, cottage: A small single-family dwelling unit developed as a group of dwelling units clustered
around a common area pursuant to SVMC 19.40.050 as now adopted or hereafter amended.
Transit center: A facility serving transit patrons which may serve as a transfer point between different
transportation modes and routes, and providing parking. See"Transportation, use category."
Transportation, use category: Facilities that provide public or private transportation services and/or
transfer points between modes of transportation. Examples include private airstrips,heliports,park and ride
stations, private parking garages, and transit centers.
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2. Section 19.60.050 SVMC is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 19.60 SVMC PERMITTED USES
19.60.050 Permitted uses matrix.
Parks
Residential Mixed Use Commercial Industrial and Open
Space
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MFR MU CMU NC RC IMU I POS
Agriculture and Animal
Animal processing/handling P
Animal raising and/or keeping S S S S S S S
Animal shelter S P P
Beekeeping,commercial P
Beekeeping,hobby S S S S
Community garden S S S S S S S S
Greenhouse/nursery,commercial P P P
Kennel S S S S P P
Orchard,tree farming,commercial P P
Riding stable P P C
Communication Facilities
Radio/TV broadcasting studio P P P P
Repeater facility P P P P P P P P P
Small cell deployment S S S S S S S S S S S S
Telecommunication wireless antenna array S S S S S S S S S S S
Telecommunication wireless support tower S S S S S S S S S S S
Tower,ham operator S S S S S S S S S S S
Community Services
Community hall,club,or lodge P P P P 1' P P I'
Church,temple,mosque,synagogue and P P P P P I' P P P
house of worship
Crematory I' 1' P P
Emergency housing I
S S S S S
Emergency shelter S S S S S
Parks
Residential Mixed Use Commercial Industrial and Open
Space
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MFR MU CMU NC RC IMU 1 POS
Funeral home P P
Permanent supportive housing S S S S S S S S S S S
Transitional housing S S S S S S S S S S S
Day Care
Day care,adult P P P P P P P P P P P
Day care,child(12 children or fewer) P P P P P P P P P P I'
Day care,child(13 children or more) C C C C P P P P P P P
Eating and Drinking Establishment P P P P P P S
Education
Schools,college or university P I' P
Schools,K through 12 P P P P P P P P P
Schools,professional,vocational and trade P P P P P P
schools
Schools,specialized training/studios P P P P
Entertainment
Adult entertainment and retail S
Casino I' P P
Cultural facilities P P P P
Exercise facility S S S S
Off-road recreational vehicle use t' 1'
Major event entertainment P P P
Racecourse P P P P
Racetrack P P
Recreational facility P P P P P P
Theater,indoor P P P
Group Living
Assisted living/convalescent/nursing home P P I' P
Community residential facilities(6 residents P P P P P P P
or less)
Community residential facilities(greater P P P
than 6 and under 25 residents)
Dwelling,congregate I' P P
Industrial,Heavy
Assembly,heavy P
Hazardous waste treatment and storage S S
Manufacturing,heavy I'
Processing,heavy 1'
1
Parks
Residential Mixed Use Commercial Industrial and Open
Space
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MFR MU CMU NC RC IMU I POS
Mining S
Industrial,Light
Assembly,light P P P P P
Manufacturing,light P P P
Processing,light P I'
Recycling facility S S S S
Industrial service P p
Lodging
Bed and breakfast P P P P P P
Hotel/motel P P P P S
Recreational vehicle park/campground S
Marijuana Uses
Marijuana club or lounge
Marijuana cooperative
Marijuana processing S S
Marijuana production S S
Marijuana sales S S S
Medical S P P P P I'
Office
Animal clinic/veterinary S S S S S
Office,professional P P P P I' P P
Parks and Open Space
Cemetery P P P P
Golf course P P P P P P P P P
Golf driving range C C C C C P C P P P
Parks P P P P P P P P P P
Public/Quasi-Public
Community facilities P P P P P P P P P P P P
Essential public facilities R R R R R R R R R R
Public utility local distribution facility S S S S S S S S P P P S
Public utility transmission facility S S S S S S S S S S S S
Tower,wind turbine support S S S S
Residential
Dwelling,accessory units S S S S S S S S S
Dwelling,caretaker's residence S S S S S
Parks
Residential Mixed Use Commercial Industrial and Open
Space
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MFR MU CMU NC RC IMU I POS
Dwelling,cottage S S S S
Dwelling,duplex S P P S S
Dwelling,industrial accessory dwelling unit S S
Dwelling,multifamily P P P
Dwelling,single-family P P P P P P P P
Dwelling,townhouse S S S S S
Manufactured home park S S S
Retail Sales and Service P P S P P S S
Transportation
Airstrip,private P P
Battery charging stations S S S S P P P I' P P P S
Electric vehicle infrastructure P P P I' P P P P
Heliport P P
I-Ielistop C C E'
Parking facility—controlled access P P P P P
Railroad yard,repair shop and roundhouse P
Transit center P P P P P
Vehicle Services
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Automobile impound yard P l'
Automobile/taxi rental P P P P P
Automobile parts,accessories and tires P l' P P I'
Automobile/truck/RV/motorcycle painting,
P P P P
repair,body and fender works
Car wash P P S P P P
Farm machinery sales and repair P P P
Fueling station P P S P P P
Heavy truck and industrial vehicles sales, P P
rental,repair and maintenance
Passenger vehicle,boat,and RV sales, P P P
service and repair
Towing P P P P
Truck stop 1' I'
Warehouse,Wholesale,and Freight
Movement
Auction house P P P
Auction yard(excluding livestock) P P
Catalog and mail order houses P P P P P
Parks
Residential Mixed Use Commercial Industrial and Open
Space
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MFR MU CMU NC RC IMU I POS
Cold storage/food locker P P
Freight forwarding P P
Grain elevator P P
Storage,general indoor f' 1' S P P P
Storage,general outdoor S S S S P P
Storage,self-service facility P t' P P P P
Tank storage,critical material above ground S S
Tank storage,critical material below ground S S S
Tank storage,LPG above ground S S S S S S
Warehouse P P P P P
Wholesale business P P P P P
3. Chapter 19.65 SVMC is hereby amended by adding a new section 19.65.035 as follows:
Chapter 19.65 SVMC SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS
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19.65.035 Community Services.
A. Emergency Shelter. Where permitted, emergency shelters shall comply with the provisions in Chapter
19.45 SVMC, "Community Services".
B. Emergency Housing. Where permitted, emergency housing shall comply with the provisions in Chapter
19.45 SVMC, "Community Services".
C.Transitional Housing. Where permitted,transitional housing shall comply with the provisions in Chapter
19.45 SVMC, "Community Services".
D. Permanent Supportive Housing. Where permitted, permanent supportive housing shall comply with the
provisions in Chapter 19.45 SVMC,"Community Services".
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4. Title 19 SVMC is hereby amended by adding a new chapter 19.45 SVMC as follows:
Chapter 19.45 SVMC COMMUNITY SERVICES
Sections:
19.45.010 Purpose.
19.45.020 Applicability.
19.45.030 Submittal Requirements and Standards.
19.45.040 Data Entry into Regional Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
19.45.050 Permit Required.
19.45.060 Waivers and decision.
19.45.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to allow and establish a review process for the location, siting, and operation
of emergency shelters,emergency housing,transitional housing,and permanent supportive housing. These
regulations are intended to protect public health and safety by requiring safe operations of emergency
shelters, emergency housing,permanent supportive housing, and transitional housing for both the residents
and broader community.
19.45.020 Applicability.
This chapter applies to all proposals for new or expanding emergency shelter, emergency housing,
transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing uses. If any component of a project is for
emergency shelters, emergency housing, transitional housing, or permanent supportive housing, the entire
project shall be subject to the substantive requirements of this chapter in addition to other applicable
regulations for the other portions of the project. For example, if a project was for a combined transitional
housing and substance abuse treatment facility, the project would be subject to the substantive approval
criteria of this chapter for transitional housing and all other substantive approval criteria related to substance
abuse treatment facilities. In the event of different notice, processing, hearing, and permit type
requirements, the project would be subject to a single combined permit approval process using the greater
notice,hearing and permit type requirements.
19.45.030 Submittal Requirements and Standards.
A. Applicants shall submit applications for emergency shelters, emergency housing, transitional housing,
and permanent supportive housing. Applications shall contain all information necessary for a Type II
permit and the information identified in this subsection. An application that does not contain all necessary
information shall not be considered complete.
1. Identification of sponsors and/or managing agencies, including, but not limited to:
a. Identification of experience providing similar services to people experiencing
homelessness;
b. Certifications or academic credentials in an applicable human service field and/or
applicable experience in a related program with people experiencing homelessness.
2. An operations plan that addresses the following elements:
a. Key staff positions and their roles and responsibilities;
b. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
c. Site/facility maintenance, including at a minimum a plan for regular trash patrol in the
immediate vicinity of the site;
d. Occupancy policies, including resident responsibilities and a code of conduct that
includes, at a minimum, a plan for on-site use or sale of alcohol and illegal drugs and that
prohibits threatening or unsafe behavior.The sponsor and/or managing agency shall ensure
that items deemed as weapons are stored in a safe location;
e. Provision of human and social services, including staffing plan and outcome measures;
f. Outreach with surrounding property owners and residents and ongoing good neighbor
policy;
g. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records and how confidentiality will
be maintained; and
h. For those providers that operate emergency shelters or emergency housing, a
coordination plan with street outreach teams and enforcement agencies to ensure that
emergency beds are easily accessible by these entities. As part of such plan, the provider
will ensure that daily communication of available beds is provided to the City. The City
Manager or designee will assist in this facilitation if needed.
3. An exterior lighting plan in compliance with chapters 19.75 and 22.60 SVMC.Lighting must be
directed downward and glare must be contained within the facility site.
4. A map identifying transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the subject site to services and
schools.
5. An interior space plan identifying all functions associated with the facility, including adequate
waiting space.All functions must take place within a building or facility.
B. Design Standards and Requirements. Emergency shelters, emergency housing,transitional housing,and
permanent supportive housing shall be subject to all locally applicable land use, development,zoning,and
building regulation requirements including, but not limited to, all applicable requirements set forth in
SVMC Titles 17 through 24 as the same are now adopted or hereafter amended. In addition, emergency
shelters,emergency housing,transitional housing,and permanent supportive housing shall be subject to the
following standards:
1. In the MFR, CMU, MU, RC, IMU, and I zones, emergency shelters, emergency housing, and
transitional housing shall be limited to a density of no more than 20 individuals being served. In
the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and NC zones, emergency shelters, emergency housing, transitional
housing, and permanent supportive housing shall be limited to no more than 8 individuals per
dwelling unit. In all other permitted zones, permanent supportive housing uses shall be limited to
the underlying density of the particular zone.
2. Emergency shelters, emergency housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive
housing shall be located or maintained a minimum of one mile apart, as measured from the nearest
property line of such emergency shelter, emergency housing, transitional housing, or permanent
supportive housing to the nearest property line of another emergency shelter, emergency housing,
transitional housing,or permanent supportive housing use.
3. Emergency shelters, emergency housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive
housing shall comply with Title 24 SVMC requirements regarding toilets and sanitation.
4. Emergency shelters, emergency housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive
housing,and all residents,staff,and operators shall comply with all Spokane County Health District
requirements related to food related preparation, service, and donations.
5. Trash receptacles must be provided in multiple locations throughout the facility and site in a
number so as to accommodate the number of persons onsite.
6. Emergency shelters, emergency housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive
housing shall comply with Title 22 SVMC requirements for parking, including, but not limited to,
the minimum and maximum number of spaces,striping, and screening.
7. On-site supervision shall be provided at all times, unless it can be demonstrated through the
operations plan that this level of supervision is not warranted for the population being served.
8. The sponsor and/or managing agency shall ensure compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations.The sponsor and/or managing agency shall permit inspections by local agencies and/or
departments to ensure such compliance and shall implement all directives resulting from
inspections.
9. No children under the age of 18 are allowed to stay overnight in emergency shelters,emergency
housing,transitional housing, or permanent supportive housing unless accompanied by a parent or
guardian, or unless the facility is licensed to provide services to youth. If a child under the age of
18 without a parent or guardian present attempts to stay in a facility not specifically licensed for
providing housing to youth,the sponsor and/or managing agency shall immediately contact Child
Protective Services and actively endeavor to find alternative housing for the child.
10. The sponsor and/or managing agency shall designate points of contact and provide contact
information(24-hour accessible phone contact)to the patrol operations commander for the Spokane
Valley Police Department(SVPD). The names of the on-duty points of contact shall be posted on
site daily, and their contact information must be provided to the SVPD.
19.45.040 Data Entry into Regional Homeless Management Information System (III IIS).
A. If an emergency shelter, emergency housing, transitional housing, or permanent supportive housing
entity receives local, state, or federal funds, they shall be required to provide and comply with a plan for
collecting information/data from prospective occupants to provide personal identifying information for
inclusion in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
B. For those entities not receiving local, state or federal funding that require them to enter data into the
regional database, they are strongly encouraged to share aggregate data with the contracted HMIS
Administration.
C. Within 60 days of opening, the provider shall reach out to the relevant Coordinated Entry Leads and
schedule a training for onsite staff so that they may directly enroll, assess and place all referrals offered
under Coordinated Entry in H1vlTS.
19.45.050 Permit Required.
Except as otherwise provided in SVMC 19.45.020, establishment of emergency shelters, emergency
housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing requires approval of a Type II permit as
provided in Chapter 17.80 SVMC and compliance with any other applicable regulations.
19.45.060 Waivers and decision.
A. The City Manager or designee shall have the authority to grant, grant with conditions, or deny an
application for emergency shelters, emergency housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive
housing under this chapter. Conditions may be imposed to:
1. Minimize nuisance-generating features such as noise,waste, air quality,traffic,physical hazards
and other similar impact; and
2. Mitigate potentially adverse operational characteristics, including, but are not limited to, direct
intake of residents onsite, daily check-in of residents in order to secure a bed, lack of resident
enrollment in a program operated by the onsite agency, or lack of available intensive case
management for residents on site.
B. In cases where the application does not meet the provisions of this chapter or adequate mitigation may
not be feasible or possible,the City Manager or designee shall deny the application.