Fort Jones, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 18.64 § 18.64.030
Minimum development standards
Operative Text
(a) The net area of an SRO unit may range from a minimum of 150 square feet to a maximum of 400 square feet. (b) Private facilities. (1) SRO units of 220 square feet or more are required to have a kitchen and a full bathroom. (2) Any area that may be used for food preparation must be defined in building plans and each having a clear working space of 30 inches in front and meet the requirements of the State of California Health and Safety Code and California Building Code § 1208.4 or subsequent amendments. (3) A full bathroom shall contain at least a toilet, sink and bathtub, shower or bath/shower combination. (4) A partial (or half) bathroom shall have at least a toilet and sink. (5) All SRO units must have a closet. (c) Twenty-four-hour on-site management must be provided at an SRO with seven or more units and shall include a dwelling unit designated for the manager. (d) All SRO projects must have a management plan approved by the town staff. The management plan shall contain management policies, maintenance plans, rental procedures, tenant rules, and security procedures.
Fort Jones Code of Ordinances ch. 18.64 § 18.64.030 establishes minimum development standards for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units. Unit sizes must fall between 150 and 400 net square feet, with units of 220 square feet or more required to include a full kitchen and full bathroom. All SRO units must have a closet, and larger SRO properties with seven or more units must provide 24-hour on-site management along with a designated manager's dwelling unit. Every SRO project must also operate under a town-approved management plan covering policies, maintenance, rental procedures, tenant rules, and security.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators developing or managing SRO properties under Fort Jones Code of Ordinances ch. 18.64 § 18.64.030 generally ensure that each unit falls within the 150–400 square foot net area range and that units at or above 220 square feet are built out with a compliant full kitchen and full bathroom meeting California Health and Safety Code and California Building Code § 1208.4 requirements. Compliant operators also confirm that every unit includes a closet, and that properties with seven or more units maintain 24-hour on-site management with a dedicated manager's unit. Before opening, operators typically submit a management plan to town staff for approval, covering maintenance, rental procedures, tenant rules, and security procedures.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in SRO units covered by Fort Jones Code of Ordinances ch. 18.64 § 18.64.030 have a right to housing that meets the size and amenity standards set out in that provision, including appropriate bathroom facilities, a closet, and — for units 220 square feet or larger — a full kitchen. Residents of larger SRO properties (seven or more units) are entitled to 24-hour on-site management, and the property should be operating under a town-approved management plan that addresses maintenance, security, and tenant rules. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may consider contacting the Fort Jones town staff, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring other general enforcement paths available under local ordinance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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