§ 111-1. Definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Temporary shelter means a nonprofit, institutional-residential use, generally utilized to remediate crisis or duress, which provides supervised, nonpermanent room, board and other related services to an undetermined number of residents for a period of time presumed to be temporary in nature, and for a maximum of six months. Supervision will be conducted by a manager or other adult person who is/are responsible for specified duties associated with the use. Related services include, but are not limited to:

    (1)

    Feeding and food preparation, provided food is prepared in a central kitchen and not in individual rooms or suites;

    (2)

    Clothing; counseling; job training; mentoring; health and medical education and awareness programs; legal assistance; social services; child care.

    Temporary shelter uses will not be otherwise regulated by local government ordinances referencing the housing of unrelated individuals.

(Ord. No. 11-2007, § 107-1, 4-1-2007)