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Each managing agency shall apply for a special permit under this section and shall certify compliance with all applicable requirements for approval and conditions of this chapter and the application.

(1) As part of the special permit review process the managing agency shall submit an application to the Department containing the following information:

(a) The name, street address, and telephone number of the managing agency;

(b) The name, street address, and telephone number of the managing agency contact;

(c) A site plan showing the proposed location, street address, dimensions, and layout of the proposed permitted temporary shelter;

(d) The length of time the managing agency expects to operate the proposed permitted temporary shelter;

(e) A signed and notarized statement from the owner of the site stating that the managing agency lawfully owns or controls the site in a way that will endure for at least the expected operational time of the proposed permitted temporary shelter specified in the application;

(f) The maximum number of residents proposed at the proposed permitted temporary shelter;

(g) The dates the managing agency intends to begin and end operation of the proposed permitted temporary shelter;

(h) A copy of the managing agency’s plan for reporting the period of time residents resided at the proposed permitted temporary shelter and when residents left the proposed permitted temporary shelter to live in permanent housing or other temporary housing;

(i) A copy of the managing agency’s operations and security plan and a code of conduct that satisfies the requirements of PMC 25.205.050(2); and

(j) Proof of insurance that satisfies the requirements of PMC 25.205.110.

(2) Other special conditions not present in subsection (1) of this section may be required of the managing agency as part of the special permit review process at the discretion of the Department.

(3) There shall be no fee required of an applicant qualified to apply for and receive a special permit for a permitted temporary shelter under this chapter.

(4) In addition to the requirements for special permit review, the following additional procedures apply:

(a) Occupancy Registration Required. Upon receipt of a special permit the managing agency shall obtain an occupancy registration pursuant to Chapter 5.10 PMC through the Department a minimum of 14 days before the proposed date of establishment for the permitted temporary shelter. The occupancy registration shall be valid for a maximum of 180 days.

(b) Pasco School District No. 1 Notified. In addition to the notice requirements of PMC Title 4, upon receipt of an application for a special permit for a permitted temporary shelter the Director shall send a copy of the application to the administrative offices of the Pasco School District No. 1 for its review and consideration.

(c) Continuum of Care/Mental Health Providers Notified. In addition to the notice requirements of PMC Title 4, upon receipt of an application for a special permit for a permitted temporary shelter the Director shall send a copy of the application to the administrative offices of the Pasco Continuum of Care and/or to mental health providers within the City of Pasco for review and consideration. [Ord. 4434 § 1, 2019.]