21080.50.
(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) “Interim motel housing project” or “project” means the conversion of a structure with a certificate of occupancy as a motel, hotel, apartment hotel, transient occupancy residential structure, or hostel to supportive housing or transitional housing, and the conversion does is limited to the following:
(A) Makes only minor interior alterations to add cooking facilities, including a sink and refrigerator, not exceeding 10 cubic feet, counter space not exceeding 10 square feet, and the provision of a hotplate or microwave to the individual living units.
(B) Does not increase the number of dwelling units or guest rooms for the structure or structure.
(C) Does not substantially reduce the number of onsite parking spaces.
(2) “Supportive housing” means housing with no limit on length of stay for persons with low incomes who have one or more disabilities and may include, among other populations, adults, emancipated minors, families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals exiting from institutional settings, veterans, and homeless people and the housing is linked to onsite or offsite supportive services.
(3) “Supportive Services” services” means services that are provided on a
voluntary basis to residents of supportive housing or transitional housing, including, but not limited to, a combination of subsidized and permanent housing services, intensive case management, medical and mental health care, substance abuse treatment, employment services, benefits advocacy, and other services or service referrals necessary to obtain and maintain housing.
(4) “Transitional Housing” housing” means temporary housing linked to supportive services that is offered, usually for a period of up to 24 months, to facilitate movement to permanent housing for persons with low incomes who may have one or more disabilities, and may include adults, emancipated minors, families
with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals exiting from institutional settings, veterans, and homeless people.
(b) This division does not apply to an interim motel housing project.
project if the project does not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
(c) A lead agency that determines an interim motel housing project is exempt pursuant to this section shall file a notice of exemption in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 21152 with the Office of Planning and Research.
(d) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2025, and as of that date is repealed.