§ 19.10.110. Farmworker housing.

A.

Permitted Size. Farmworker housing may consist of no more than thirty-six beds in a group quarters, or twelve units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household.

B.

Off-street Parking. Two off-street parking spaces must be provided for each single family unit and one parking space must be provided for each three beds in the group quarters such as the barracks and bunkhouses. The parking must be have approved access and paving in accordance with Chapter 19.44.

C.

HCD Permit. The owner must obtain a permit with the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), pursuant to the Employee Housing Act and the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, division 1, Chapter 1, sections 800 through 900 to operate the farmworker housing.

D.

Occupancy Review. The property owner must complete and submit to the director of community development a farmworker housing verification form no later than thirty days after receiving a permit to operate from HCD, and annually thereafter, to ensure compliance with state and local regulations on farmworker housing. The verification form must include information regarding the housing type, number of dwelling units or beds, number of occupants, occupants' employment information, and proof that a permit to operate from HCD has been obtained and maintained.

E.

Farmworker Occupancy. The property must be occupied by farmworkers and their families. A declaration of this restriction in a form approved by the city will be recorded by the city and be binding on all future owners. Beginning one year after the issuance of the building permit and annually thereafter, the owner must file an annual report to the department listing the occupants of the farmworker housing and their place of work in order to ensure compliance with this requirement. For the purposes of this section "farmworker" means that the majority of the family income comes from farm work.

(Ord. No. 1069, § 7, 1-11-2012)