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EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 7.5 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Public Hearings August 15, 2016 Zack Carlton,Planning Manager <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Ordinance Amendment to Opt-Out of the Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Temporary Health Care Dwelling Law Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Adopt,by ordinance, an amendment opting-out of the temporary health care dwelling law. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> In May of this year, the state legislature passed a law creating a new process which allowed property <br /> owners to place mobile dwellings on their property to serve as a temporary healthcare facility. The law <br /> was passed to provide families with an additional opportunity to house mentally or physically impaired <br /> individuals. Cities have the authority to opt out of the law via ordinance amendment if they believe it <br /> conflicts with their zoning authority. The law goes into effect on September 1, 2016, unless a city has <br /> chosen to opt out via ordinance. <br /> The law states structures need to comply with the city's setback and size requirements,while not <br /> exceeding 300 square feet in size. The law also states the facilities cannot be attached to a permanent <br /> foundation,must be largely pre-assembled, must provide access to water, septic, and electrical utilities, <br /> and limits the time frame to six months with a one-time six month renewal option. <br /> City staff recommends we initially opt out of the state regulation in order to provide time to fully evaluate <br /> the impacts to the city's residential properties. Concerns include enforcement after the timeframe expires, <br /> number of accessory structures, type of connection to public services (sewer/water),location limitations, <br /> and fees/inspections. If the city chooses to allow these types of facilities in the future,we can opt back in <br /> by removing the ordinance prohibiting them. <br /> Additionally, the city's recent adoption of the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance provides <br /> opportunities for similar facilities. Staff believes the intent of the law is already provided for via the ADU <br /> ordinance,which also includes performance standards consistent with our ordinance and utility <br /> connections. <br /> Planning Commission <br /> The commission reviewed the proposed ordinance amendment during their July 26, 2016, meeting and <br /> recommended opting out of the health care dwelling law. <br /> POWERED 6T <br /> AR <br />