Many jurisdictions have adopted regulations governing temporary homeless encampments, which are intended to provide emergency housing for relatively short periods of time. However, some regulations are not as clear with respect to other types of uses that address homelessness.
Does the City of Los Angeles have regulations that define what constitutes a permanent shelter, as opposed to one that moves to a different location every 90 days? Do our regulations define what constitutes transitional housing? Day centers are important since many overnight shelters are not open during the daytime but does our City define a use that includes day centers?
Are our regulations clear about which zones allow these uses and what process applies to permit applications to site such facilities? Clear regulations will help an applicant and concerned citizens understand the land use permitting and streamline the process by which such facilities may be reviewed and approved.
Read about tools and resources to address homelessness and affordable housing from real cases in cities across the State of Washington. Review Report
Also review:
- Mayor Executive Directive No. 13 – Support for Affordable Housing Development – Issued October 23, 2015
- Mayor Executive Directive No. 16 – Implementation of the Comprehensive Homeless Strategy – Issued April 29, 2016
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