Fort Jones, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 18.64 § 18.64.050
Common spaces
Operative Text
(a) SRO projects shall have at least ten square feet of common usable open space per unit; however, no SRO project shall provide less than 200 square feet of common outdoor open space and 200 square feet of common indoor open space. Maintenance areas, laundry facilities, storage (including bicycle storage), and common hallways shall not be included as usable indoor common space. Landscape areas that are less than eight feet wide shall not be included as outdoor common space. (b) Common open spaces shall be designed to accommodate appropriate furnishings and shall be furnished for use by residents. Appropriate furnishings for indoor spaces may include such items as lounge chair(s) and/or couch(es), table(s) with chairs, writing desk(s), and television(s). Outdoor furnishings may include such items as outdoor bench(es), table(s) with chairs, barbecue(s), and shade umbrella(s). (c) Laundry facilities that have a minimum of two washers and two dryers must be provided in a separate room. Additional washers and dryers must be provided for any development that has more than 20 units at the ratio of one washer and one dryer for every additional 20 units. (d) Common bathrooms must be located on any floor with units that do not have full bathrooms. Common bathrooms shall be either single occupant use with provisions for privacy or multi-occupant use with separate provisions for men and women. Common bathrooms shall have shower or bathtub facilities at a ratio of one for every seven units or fraction thereof. Each shared shower or bathtub facility shall be provided with an interior lockable door. (e) Complete common cooking facilities/kitchens must be provided if any unit within the project does not have a kitchen. One complete cooking facility/kitchen shall be provided within the project for every 20 units or portion thereof or have one kitchen on any floor where units without kitchens are located. (f) All SRO units must have access to a separate usable storage space within the project. (g) With the exception of projects that allow only senior residents, projects that have less than one automobile parking space per unit shall provide one easily accessible space for storing and locking a bicycle per unit. For projects that provide one parking space per unit, at least one bicycle storage space for every two units shall be provided.
Fort Jones Code of Ordinances ch. 18.64 § 18.64.050 establishes minimum standards for shared spaces in Single Room Occupancy (SRO) developments. Each project must provide at least 10 square feet of common open space per unit, with hard minimums of 200 square feet each for outdoor and indoor common areas, and those areas must be furnished and usable — not merely functional service spaces like laundry rooms or hallways. The provision also sets specific requirements for laundry facilities, common bathrooms (including shower ratios and privacy provisions), shared cooking facilities, individual storage access, and bicycle storage based on parking availability.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of SRO projects subject to Fort Jones Code of Ordinances ch. 18.64 § 18.64.050 generally ensure that common indoor and outdoor spaces meet both the per-unit square footage minimums and the 200-square-foot floor thresholds, and that those spaces are equipped with appropriate furnishings for resident use. Compliant operators also maintain separate laundry rooms with the required washer-dryer ratios, place common bathrooms on every floor where units lack full bathrooms, and provide shared cooking facilities wherever individual units lack kitchens. Bicycle storage provisions are typically calibrated to the project's parking ratio, and every unit is given access to a dedicated, usable storage space within the building.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of SRO developments in Fort Jones have a right to common spaces that meet the standards set out in ch. 18.64 § 18.64.050, including furnished indoor and outdoor areas, accessible laundry facilities, appropriately located common bathrooms with lockable shower or bathtub access, and shared cooking facilities if their unit lacks a kitchen. If these amenities appear to be missing, undersized, or improperly equipped, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and raising the issue with the relevant local planning or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Fort Jones municipal code can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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