16.64.020 Applicable procedures.
A homeless encampment permit is an administrative determination as identified in Section 1C.030 (Limited Administrative Review) of the City of Lacey Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards. In addition to the requirements for administrative determinations found in Section 1C.030 of the Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards the following additional procedures apply:
A. Advance Notice Required. The host agency shall notify the city of the proposed homeless encampment a minimum of thirty days in advance of the proposed date of establishment for the homeless encampment. The advance notification shall contain the following information:
1. Date. The date the homeless encampment intends to begin operation;
2. Length. The length of time expected for operation;
3. Residents. The maximum number of residents proposed;
4. Location. The host location;
5. Host Name. The name of the host agency; and
6. Site Plan. The location, dimensions, and layout of the encampment on site.
B. North Thurston Public Schools Notified. Upon receipt of an application the director shall send a copy of the application to the administrative offices of the North Thurston Public Schools for its review and consideration.
C. Public Meeting Required. The host agency shall conduct at least one public information meeting within or as close as possible to the neighborhood where the proposed homeless encampment will be located. The meeting shall be held a minimum of fourteen days prior to the issuance of the temporary use permit. The time and location of the meeting shall be agreed upon between the city and host agency. All property owners and all organizations, businesses, or persons that lease/rent property within three hundred feet of the proposed homeless encampment site shall be notified by the host agency a minimum of fourteen days in advance of the meeting. Notification may be by mail, phone, or personal contact.
D. Signs Required. In addition to the notification described above, the applicant shall provide notice of the application by posting two signs or placards on the site, or in a location immediately adjacent to the site, that provide visibility to motorists using adjacent streets. Timing for placing signs shall coincide with other notification requirements described above. The director of community and economic development shall establish standards for size, color, layout, design, placement, and timing of installation and removal of the signs or placards.
E. Plan for Reporting Transition Results. Included in the application shall be a plan for reporting the results of transitioning residents to permanent housing. The plan shall provide for a review of how long residents needed to use the camp for housing and when residents graduated to permanent housing or left the camp for other temporary housing. The intent shall be to have this information to consider the success of the encampment in handling residents’ housing needs on a temporary basis and providing a hand up for the purpose of finding more permanent housing opportunities. This information may be used by the council in considering the longevity and continuation of the homeless shelter ordinance. (Ord. 1539 §105, 2019; Ord. 1410 §1 (part), 2013; Ord. 1346 §1, 2010; Ord. 1326 §6, 2009; Ord. 1307 §5, 2008).