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The purpose of this chapter is to provide a mandatory, collaborative, cost effective and efficient community involvement process for the siting of group homes for children in the city (the “community involvement process”) which:

A. Promotes public awareness and understanding of, involvement and engagement with, and support of sited facilities.

B. Provides high quality and affordable programs and facilities with the capacity and flexibility to meet community and resident needs.

C. Addresses concerns about the safety of residents and people in neighborhoods.

D. Promotes equitable access to housing.

E. Provides linkages to public safety, educational and recreational services.

F. Supports and enhances neighborhood character and minimizes impacts on neighborhoods.

G. Provides for ongoing oversight, accountability and appropriate city, county and state involvement.

H. Maintains property values for facilities and neighborhoods.

I. Keeps operating and administrative costs low for providers and the city. (Ord. 5002 § 1, 1997.)