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(Ord. No. NS-2848, § 8, 9-3-13) Sec. 41-1201. - Same—Standards. Where permitted, any emergency shelter for homeless or multiservice center for homeless shall comply with the following: (1) Occupancy. A maximum of thirty (30) beds or persons may be served nightly, with associated support service not open to the public. One (1) multiservice center may be permitted in the City of Santa Ana, allowing a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) beds or persons may be served nightly and maximum of two hundred (200) beds. Any emergency shelter for homeless with greater than thirty (30) beds, but less than one hundred fifty (150) beds, shall be subject to approval of a conditional use permit consistent with Article V of this chapter. (2) Separation criteria. Said uses are to be located at least five hundred (500) feet from any residential use or residentially zoned property, park, child care center, or kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum school, as measured from the closest property line. An exception to this separation requirement may be granted if significant physical features act as barriers from said sensitive uses; such as a freeway, railroad right of way, or like features. In addition, at least 300 feet shall be maintained from any other emergency shelter for homeless or multiservice center for homeless, as measured from the closest property line. Said uses shall be located within ½-mile of a transit stop. (3) Parking. One (1) vehicle parking space shall be provided per five (5) beds. A covered and secured area for bicycle parking shall be provided for use by staff and clients, commensurate with demonstrated need, but no less than a minimum of eight (8) bike parking spaces. (4) Waiting and intake area. A client waiting and intake area shall be provided and contain a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bed provided at the facility. The client waiting and intake area shall be screened from the public right of way by a solid wall of at least six 6) feet in height, and shall be sufficient in size to accommodate all persons waiting to enter the facility. (5) Support services. Emergency shelters shall allocate sufficient areas on site, outside of any required landscape areas, to provide the following minimal support services: a. Food preparation and dining areas. b. Laundry facilities. c. Restrooms and showers d. Areas to secure and store client belongings. e. Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and/or open space f. A private area for providing referral services to assist shelter clients in entering programs aimed at obtaining permanent shelter and income. Referral services refers to the initial assessment of a homeless client to identify the areas in which assistance is needed, and connecting clients with appropriate off-site programs and services depending on their need. Multiservice center or emergency shelters for homeless with capacity for one hundred fifty (150) or more beds shall provide a kitchen and essential services to meet the needs and development of homeless clients to facilitate homeless persons to obtain transitional and permanent housing solutions. 2