Chapter 20.74
TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Sections:
20.74.020 Applicable zone districts.
20.74.030 Other applicable procedures.
20.74.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish reasonable standards for the safe operation and appropriate siting of permanent supportive housing and transitional housing facilities, as defined in Chapter 20.15 PMC, within the city, and to protect the public health and safety for both supportive housing facility residents and the broader community. (Ord. 3275 § 9, 2023).
20.74.020 Applicable zone districts.
Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing shall be allowed in any zone district where dwelling units are permitted, including RS, RM, C, MED and MX zone districts. (Ord. 3275 § 9, 2023).
20.74.030 Other applicable procedures.
In addition to the standards outlined in this chapter, permanent supportive or transitional housing units shall obtain a business license(s) per the regulations outlined in PMC Title 5. (Ord. 3275 § 9, 2023).
20.74.040 Reporting.
(1) Housing providers shall provide written notice to the development and permitting services department (DPS) on an annual basis, by December 31st, of their operations in the city, including program details and total number of housing units in operation. The following shall also be completed:
(a) Housing providers shall maintain a business license.
(b) Housing providers shall provide housing audit information from Pierce County, HUD, or other housing agencies regarding compliance with applicable housing laws/standards; providers that do not provide housing audit information from other agencies may be required to submit similar data on forms established by the department.
(c) Housing providers shall use the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to report homeless and housing service data.
(d) Housing providers do not need to provide information regarding tenants or housing location(s) where such information would violate privacy laws or applicable tenant/landlord laws. (Ord. 3275 § 9, 2023).