13.10.324 Design and operating criteria for congregate senior housing.

a. All provisions of Section 13.10.324 (Design Criteria for Residential Districts), and Section 13.10.323 (Residential Site Standards), shall be met. Additional requirements are as follows:
b. Minimum Unit Size
1. studio--400 sq. ft.
2. 1 bedroom--550 sq. ft.
3. 2 bedroom--700 sq. ft.
c. Kitchen facilities--minimum kitchen facilities shall contain, ten cubic feet cabinet storage area, a small one basin sink, a half size refrigerator, and a two burner stove.
d. Individual bathrooms shall be required and meet the following standards:
1. Handrail shall be provided
2. Non-skid surfaces for floors and tubs shall be provided
3. An emergency button or pull cord shall be provided near tub or toilet.
e. Handrails shall be provided the full length of the hallways.
f. Transportation services--Full daytime van service shall be provided and the program shall be approved by the Planning Department.
g. Free bus passes shall be provided to any resident upon request by the residents.
h. Amenities
1. Adequate organized physical activity or social activities must be provided. Activity program shall be reviewed by the Senior’s Commission and approved by the Human Resources Agency.
2. Easy access shall be provided to outdoor recreational areas.
3. Adequate programs shall be established for the delivery of personal services such as maid and linen services, sundries, beautician and/or barber, banking, and other similar services. These programs shall be approved by the Planning Department.
4. Signing--to be consistent with Section 13.10.580 of the County Code.
5. Security
a) peep holes in doors
b) twenty-four (24) hour security staff on site
c) Appropriate facility security system including building exterior to be approved by the Planning Department
d) building exterior shall be well lighted, but glare shall not be directed onto adjacent properties or the road.
e) Minimum of two emergency pull cords or buttons to alert security staff shall be provided for each unit. One shall be located in the bathroom.
6. Management--Proposed management to be reviewed by the Planning Department with assistance from other agencies as needed. Management must possess a thorough knowledge of the needs of the elderly as well as property management.
7. Twenty-four (24) hour on site management shall be provided.
8. Meals--minimum two hot meals per day shall be provided
9. Special services
A) A combination of interior and exterior areas and rooms of suitable size to accommodate the majority of the residents, must be provided for group meeting, social interaction, exercising and other activities.
B) A covered or enclosed pedestrian access shall be provided from all residential buildings to the dining and recreation buildings. A covered walkway shall also be included to provide covered access to passenger loading and unloading areas which shall also be covered.
C) All entrances and exits shall be wheelchair accessible.
10. All services, requirements, financial arrangements, amenities, and other features of the facility must be disclosed in writing to a prospective resident. This information shall be reviewed by the Planning Director.
11. Only one water meter shall be permitted per site.
12. All projects shall be compatible with surrounding land uses.
13. All projects shall be consistent with California Administrative Code, Title 24 and Section 310 of the Uniform Building Code.
14. All facilities shall be reviewed by the Planning Department on a yearly basis.
15. Separate public areas shall be provided for both smokers and non-smokers. (Ord. 4133, 6/4/92; 4496-C, 8/4/98)