Public zone and homeless facilities code (Ordinance 23-10)
Amendments making behavioral health receiving centers, homeless resource centers and shelters conditional uses in the public zone with a 300-foot separation from schools, parks and homes, recommended 5-0 by the Planning Commission.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide public zones
- Applicant
- City of Logan
Every hearing and vote
March 21, 2023 · City Council
Public zone and homeless facilities, Ordinance 23-10 (workshop)
Discussed
DeSimone proposed making behavioral health receiving centers, homeless resource centers and shelters conditional uses in the public zone with a 300-foot distance from schools, parks, daycares, libraries and residential zones, while warming centers remain allowed. The Planning Commission recommended approval 5-0. Action was set for April 4.
April 18, 2023 · City Council
Public zone and homeless and behavioral-health facilities code, Ordinance 23-10 (public hearing)
Continued · 4-0
The amendment to Chapters 17.13, 17.14, 17.15 and 17.62 would govern shelters, homeless resource centers and behavioral-health receiving centers in public zones. Speakers included a member of the Homeless Council who asked about food preparation, a Bear River Mental Health Services representative who asked that the receiving center be removed, and Bear River Health Department staff who asked for a continuance over a 300-foot proximity restriction; another resident worried it would push the homeless population to the city's edges. Council members questioned the 300-foot rule and Council Member Jensen said three people had phoned asking for a continuance. The item was continued to May 16.
May 16, 2023 · City Council
Public zone and homeless and behavioral-health facilities code, Ordinance 23-10
Approved · 4-1
The amendment to Chapters 17.13, 17.14, 17.15 and 17.62 adds nonprofit-purpose language, makes behavioral-health receiving centers, homeless resource centers and shelters conditional uses in public zones, adds a narrowed proximity standard, and defines temporary housing for domestic violence survivors as a community service. Council Member Amy Anderson voted no, noting that the WAB Warming Center Board had asked for a continuance to be included in discussions.