§ 22.32.085. Single Room Occupancy (SRO).

The standards of this Section shall apply to Single Room Occupancy residential structures (SROs).

A.

Permitted use, zoning districts. Where allowed by Article II (Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses), Single Room Occupancy (SROs) shall comply with the standards of this Section.

B.

Permit requirements. Design Review approval, in compliance with Chapter 22.42 (Design Review), is required for SROs. The following additional findings shall apply.

C.

Standards.

1.

Density. The residential density of SROs may be allowed up to, but no more than, 30 dwelling units per acre. For the purposes of this calculation, each studio apartment shall be considered one unit.

2.

Design Characteristics. An SRO structure shall be subject to the Multi-Family Residential Design Guidelines.

3.

Rental limitations. SRO rents shall be limited to affordable housing, as defined in Article VIII (Development Code Definitions).

(Ord. No. 3602, § II(exh. A), 2013)