17.40.260 Single room occupancy (SROs).
A. Purpose and Applicability. This section provides design requirements for single room occupancy facilities, subject to applicable discretionary approvals.
B. Development Standards. Single room occupancy (SRO) facilities are subject to the following standards:
1. SROs shall not be located within five hundred feet of a parcel which has a school for children, adult bookstore or theater or liquor store.
2. SROs shall be located within one-fourth mile of a bus stop and/or have an adequate bus/dial-a-ride turn-out bay adjacent to the site.
3. SROs shall comply with the parking requirements set forth in Chapter 17.36.
4. Any design of an SRO project shall coordinate with and complement the existing architectural style and standards of the surrounding land uses and local community. If a design theme has become established in an area this should be reflected in the design and scale of the SRO project.
5. An unrestricted drop-off/pick-up/loading/temporary parking area shall be provided near an entry located adjacent to the front entry/desk area.
6. Exterior common areas and/or open courtyards shall be provided throughout the project. If common areas are made available, these areas should be designed to provide passive open space with tables, chairs, planters, or small garden spaces to make these areas useful and functional for the residents. Exterior common areas, including parking areas, should be illuminated. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).