Grand Terrace, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 18.67 § 18.67.050
Existing facilities
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An existing rooming and boarding house, parolee-probationer home or sober living home established pursuant to any conditional use permit discontinued for any period of time, excluding a maximum 30-day closure required to perform necessary repairs or restoration which does not increase the square footage of the residence, is deemed abandoned and any subsequent establishment of a rooming and boarding house, parolee-probationer home or sober living home shall be required to first obtain a new conditional use permit.
Under Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 18.67 § 18.67.050, a rooming and boarding house, parolee-probationer home, or sober living home that was authorized by a conditional use permit loses that authorization if operations are discontinued — unless the closure is a temporary shutdown of no more than 30 days to perform necessary repairs or restoration that does not expand the residence's square footage. Once a facility is deemed abandoned under this rule, the original conditional use permit no longer applies, and the property cannot simply resume operations under the old approval.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming and boarding houses, parolee-probationer homes, or sober living homes in Grand Terrace should be aware that § 18.67.050 treats any operational gap beyond 30 days as an abandonment of the existing conditional use permit. Compliant operators generally document the reason and expected duration of any closure, ensure that repair-related shutdowns stay within the 30-day window and do not involve square-footage expansions, and initiate the conditional use permit process well in advance if a longer closure becomes necessary. Reopening without a valid permit after an abandonment finding can expose the facility to code enforcement action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of facilities covered by § 18.67.050 — including rooming and boarding houses, parolee-probationer homes, and sober living homes — should know that a facility operating without a valid conditional use permit may be subject to enforcement action by the City of Grand Terrace. If a facility has been closed for more than 30 days and then reopened without obtaining a new conditional use permit, that may be a code violation worth raising with the city's planning or code enforcement department. Tenants who have concerns about a facility's permit status can contact the Grand Terrace Community Development Department or consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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