23.42.054

A. Transitional encampment use on property owned or controlled by a religious organization. A transitional encampment is allowed on a site in any zone, if the property is owned or controlled by a religious organization, subject to the provisions of subsection 23.42.054.B. If the site includes property developed with legally-established parking that is accessory to a religious facility or other use established on the property, then any parking displaced by the encampment does not need to be replaced. B. The encampment operator or applicant shall comply with the following provisions: 1. Allow no more than 100 persons to occupy the encampment site as residents of the encampment. 2. Comply with the following fire safety and health standards: a. Properly space, hang, and maintain fire extinguishers within the encampment as required by the Fire Department; b. Provide and maintain a 100-person first-aid kit; c. Establish and maintain free of all obstructions access aisles as required by the Fire Department; d. Install appropriate power protection devices at any location where power is provided; e. Designate a smoking area; f. Keep the site free of litter and garbage; g. Observe all health-related requirements made by the Public Health Department of Seattle & King County; and h. Post and distribute to encampment residents, copies of health or safety information provided by the City of Seattle, King County, or any other public agency. i. Prohibit any open flames except an outdoor heat source approved by the Fire Department. 3. Provide toilets, running water, and garbage collection according to the following standards: a. Provide and maintain chemical toilets as recommended by the portable toilet service provider or provide access to toilets in an indoor location; b. Provide running water in an indoor location or alternatively, continuously maintain outdoor running water and discharge the water to a location approved by the City; and c. Remove garbage frequently enough to prevent overflow. 4. Cooking facilities, if they are provided, may be located in either an indoor location or outdoors according to the following standards: a. Provide a sink with running water in an indoor location or alternatively, continuously maintain outdoor running water and discharge the water to a location approved by the City; b. Provide a nonabsorbent and easily-cleanable food preparation counter; c. Provide a means to keep perishable food cold; and d. Provide all products necessary to maintain the cooking facilities in a clean condition. 5. Allow officials of the Public Health Department of Seattle & King County, the Seattle Fire Department, and the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections to inspect areas of the encampment that are located outdoors and plainly visible without prior notice to determine compliance with these standards. 6. Individuals under the age of 18 years that are not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian shall not be permitted in an encampment. 7. File a site plan with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections showing the arrangement of the encampment, including numbers of tents or similar sleeping shelters, all facilities that are separate from the sleeping shelters, and all existing structures on the property, if any. The site plan is for informational purposes and is not subject to City review or permitting requirements. C. A site inspection of the encampment by a Department inspector is required prior to commencing encampment operations. D. Parking is not required for a transitional encampment allowed under this Section 23.42.054 . (Ord. 126042 , § 2, 2020; Ord. 124919 , § 132, 2015; Ord. 124747 , § 1, 2015; Ord. 123729, § 1, 2011.)