CORRECTIONAL TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITIES (CTHF)
Mesa City Code § 11-31-12
in effect11-31-12: - CORRECTIONAL TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITIES (CTHF)
Correctional Transitional Housing Facility (CTHF), as described in Section 11-86-2, shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the land use regulations in Article 2 and the following standards:
A. Location.
1. Separation from Dissimilar Uses.
a. A minimum distance of 500 feet from any residential zoning district.
b. A minimum distance of 1,200 feet from any of the following:
i. A public or private school building with kindergarten programs or any of grades one (1) through 12, and any recreational area adjacent to such school; and
ii. A public park; and
iii. Any existing community residence or assisted living facility.
2. Separation from Similar Uses. A minimum distance of 5,280 feet from any other CTHF.
B. Criteria for Review of Council Use Permit. The review of the Council Use Permit shall include a review and determination regarding the following items:
1. The use is found to be in compliance with the General Plan and other recognized development plans or policies, and will be compatible with surrounding uses; and
2. A finding that a plan of operation has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, acceptable evidence of compliance with all zoning, building, and fire safety regulations; and
3. A finding that a "good neighbor policy" in narrative form has been submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, descriptions of acceptable measures to ensure ongoing compatibility with adjacent uses. Such policies shall include, but are not limited to, the name and telephone number of the manager or person responsible for the operation of the facility; complaint response procedures, including investigation, remedial action, and follow-up; and litter control measures; and
4. Evidence that acceptable documentation is present demonstrating that the building or site proposed for the use is in, or will be brought into, substantial conformance with all current City Development Standards, including, but not limited to, Landscaping, parking, screen walls, signage, and design guidelines.
C. Registration and Renewal. To register with the City, a correctional transitional housing facility requires a council use permit to operate. the applicant must submit to the City an application for a council use permit in accordance with section 11-67, and provide evidence demonstrating compliance with this section. Registration of a correctional transitional housing facility is valid for one (1) year and must be renewed annually on or before the expiration date of the registration.
D. General Operations. Correctional transitional housing facilities shall submit an operational plan demonstrating:
1. Compliance with all zoning, building, and fire safety regulations including, but not limited to, evidence demonstrating that the building and the proposed site will be brought into substantial conformance with all current city development standards, including, but not limited to, Landscaping, parking, screen walls, signage, and design guidelines;
2. Compliance with state laws and regulations;
3. Provisions of on-site supervision, by qualified staff, for all hours during which residents are on the premises; and
4. Security measures that are sufficient to protect the safety of residents and other citizens in the vicinity of the facility.
(Ord. No. 5631, § 1, 7-8-21)
Source: City of Mesa, Arizona, Mesa City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/mesa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT11ZOOR_ART4DERE_CH31STSPUSAC_11-31-12COTRHOFACTFetched: 11/1/2026