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Community notification from the County of Humboldt:

The Humboldt County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed Safe Parking - Safe Shelter Pilot Program and Shelter Crisis Ordinance, on Thursday, March 17, 2022. You are invited to join us in-person or remotely for this hybrid meeting.

Summary of the Proposed Ordinances: This item allows for a Safe Parking - Safe Shelter Pilot Program that will expire in 18 months, and will provide safe, temporary shelter sites that accommodate vehicles, tents, or other approved structures for people who are experiencing homelessness while they seek permanent housing. Approved Safe Parking - Safe Shelter sites would be allowed by right in the same zoning districts as emergency shelters. Any government agency, religious institution, non-profit charitable organization, or private non-profit organization may operate a Safe Parking - Safe Shelter site if it follows one of three approved management plans. The site locations, type and number of vehicles, the participants’ length of stay, hours of site operation, and level of services provided are selected by the Provider, and described in the management plan. The proposed ordinance for both Inland and Coastal areas sets definitions, site standards, and provisions for site management.

Concurrently, a Shelter Crisis Ordinance is proposed that continues the County’s 2018 Shelter Crisis Declaration in order to comply with new legislation (AB 2553), ensure minimal public health and safety for occupants of emergency shelters, and facilitate development of emergency shelter sites.

Visit the Safe Parking - Safe Shelter Pilot web page for more information. Zoom instructions are available on the meeting agenda here:

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT - Calendar at this link.

WHEN: Thursday, March 17, 2022, 6:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter

WHERE: Hybrid Planning Commission Meeting, In-person and Remote, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka CA, Board of Supervisors Chambers.

WHAT: Planning Commission Public Hearing - Draft Safe Parking - Safe Shelter Pilot Program and Shelter Crisis Ordinance