§ 15.24.1620. Determination of functional family.

A.

Upon application of a group of not more than four persons, the Housing and Community Development Department shall make a determination of whether a "functional family" exists. Each of the following criteria shall be met:

1.

Share a permanent personal bond and commitment to one another;

2.

Not dependent upon or supported by someone who does not maintain legal domicile at the particular dwelling unit and reside therein (not including any alimony or child support payments made to or for the benefit of any members of the group);

3.

Maintain legal domicile at the particular dwelling unit;

4.

Share a single household budget;

5.

Share in the repair and maintenance of the dwelling unit and its grounds, if any;

6.

Prepare and eat meals together on a regular basis;

7.

Share in legal ownership or tenancy of the dwelling unit, as evidenced on a deed or lease.

B.

In the case of an application by persons who are disabled pursuant to the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Housing and Community Development Department shall make a determination of whether a "functional family" exists under subsection (A). When making that determination, the Housing and Community Development Department shall make any necessary and reasonable accommodations, including the modification of conditions required by subsection (A) and the allowance of more than four unrelated individuals in the same household, when necessary to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding fair housing and persons with disabilities.

(Ord. 1974 (part), 2005; Ord. 1961 (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 2378, 3-14-2016; Ord. No. 2456, 10-9-2017 )