HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12-7890ORDINANCE NO 2011-12-7890
AN ORDINANCE REVISING AND CREATING A NEW SECTION IN
CHAPTER 126, ZONING, ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF PADUCAH, PERTAINING TO HOMELESS SHELTERS
WHEREAS, it is the consensus of the Board of Commissioners that present
ordinances do not adequately regulate the establishment and location of temporary housing for
the homeless, and therefore, it was necessary for the Board of Commissioners to thoughtfully
consider and enact regulations to do so.
KENTUCKY:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
SECTION 1. A new section shall be created in Chapter 126, Article III, Section
72 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances as follows:
Section 126-72. Homeless Shelters.
The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for the location of homeless
shelters in the R-3, R-4, B-1, B-3, M-1, M-2 and M- 3 zones. Objectives include minimizing
land use conflicts and ensuring that there are adequate services for homeless individuals within
the vicinity of the shelter.
(1) "Shelter for the Homeless" shall mean housing that is limited to
occupancy of three -hundred sixty five (365) days or less by a homeless person.
(2) Conditional Use Permit Required. Homeless Shelters shall only be
permitted in the zones listed herein upon receipt of a Conditional Use Permit. The operation of
all shelters for the homeless within the City of Paducah shall be contingent upon receiving a
Conditional Use Permit from the Board of Adjustment in accordance with Section 126-68 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah.
(3) Each Shelter for the Homeless shall comply with the following conditions:
A. A shelter for the homeless shall provide a minimum of two -
hundred (200) square feet of heated building space per resident.
B. Shelters for the homeless may not be located within 1000 feet of
any other shelter for the homeless, or from any use which could be
classified as a Shelter for the Homeless.
C. Operation.
Shelters for the homeless shall be fully contained within a
building owned and/or operated by a government agency or
nonprofit organization.
2. The operator of a Shelter for the Homeless shall provide
continuous, on-site supervision by an employee and/or
volunteer during all hours of operation.
3. No retail sales shall take place on the property of any
Shelter for the Homeless.
4. Maximum Occupancy. A shelter for the Homeless may
house no more than (50) residents.
5. All homeless shelters shall create and adopt a Code of
Conduct that shall be enforced at all times. The Code of
Conduct shall include at a minimum the following
language:
i. Possession or use of illegal drugs is not permitted
on the premises.
ii. Alcohol is not permitted on the premises.
iii. Weapons are not permitted on the premises.
iv. Violence is not permitted on the premises.
V. Fires are not permitted on the premises.
vi. Loitering in the surrounding neighborhood is not
permitted.
vii. Littering on the premises or surrounding
neighborhood is not permitted.
6. A copy of this Code of Conduct shall be provided to the
Zoning Administrator of the City of Paducah for review by
the Board of Adjustment.
7. Lighting. Adequate external lighting shall be provided for
security purposes. The lighting shall be stationary, directed
away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way,
and of intensity compatible with the neighborhood.
8. Laundry Facilities. The development shall provide laundry
facilities or laundry services adequate for the number of
residents.
9. Common Facilities. The development may provide one or
more of the following specific common facilities for the
exclusive use of the residents and staff:
i. Central cooking and dining room(s).
ii. Recreation room.
iii. Counseling center.
iv. Child care facilities.
V. Other support services.
10. Outdoor Activity. For the purposes of noise abatement in
residential districts, organized outdoor activities may only
be conducted between the hours of eight (8) a.m. and nine
(9) P.M.
11. Staff and services shall be available to assist residents in
obtaining permanent shelter and income
12. The operator of a Shelter for the Homeless shall have a
written management plan including, as applicable,
provisions for staff training, neighborhood outreach,
security, screening of residents to insure compatibility with
services provided at the facility, and for training,
counseling, and treatment programs for residents.
13. Maximum Unit Density. Homeless shelters located in
residential districts, when not developed in an individual
dwelling unit format, shall not be subject to the underlying
zoning district's maximum unit density standard, but the
number of beds shall be limited to six times the maximum
number of dwelling units which would otherwise be
permitted.
14. Shelters for homeless shall be located within 2500 feet of a
public transportation route.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be read on two separate days and will become
effective upon summary publication pursuant to KRS Chapter 424.
ATTEST:
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Tammara S. Brock, City Clerk
Introduced by the Board of Commissioners, December 13, 2011
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, December 20 2011
Recorded by City Clerk, December 20 2011
Published by The Paducah Sun, December 28, 2011
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