§ 1500-11-020. Emergency Shelters

Emergency Shelters shall be located, developed, and operated according to the following standards:

A.

Number of Beds. The number of beds in an emergency shelter shall be in compliance with applicable building and fire codes.

B.

Proximity to Other Emergency Shelters. No emergency shelter may be located within 300 feet of another emergency shelter.

C.

Length of Stay. Occupancy for any one individual in the Emergency Shelter shall be limited to 6 months within any 12-month period.

D.

On-site Waiting and Intake Areas. The Emergency Shelter shall provide on-site waiting and intake areas, such areas shall be located either inside the facility or fully screened from view of the public right-of-way and neighboring properties.

E.

Hours of Operation. Each Emergency Shelter shall establish and maintain set hours of operation for client intake and discharge. These hours shall be clearly displayed at the entrance to the shelter at all times. The shelter operator shall discourage loitering of clients in the vicinity of the shelter during non-intake hours of operation.

F.

Staffing. On-site management shall be provided 24 hours a day seven days a week and accompanied by support staff.

G.

Operations Plan. The shelter operator shall prepare and submit to the Director a written operations plan describing provisions for: staff training; neighborhood outreach; security; screening of residents; resident training, counseling, and treatment programs; and total number of staff by shift.