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Lastly, development standards for supportive and transitional housing are applied consistent with state law, and density is calculated as the first six beds being equivalent to one dwelling unit and every three beds thereafter being equivalent to one dwelling unit (Chapter 18.107). Farmworker Housing Employee housing (agricultural) of six or fewer employees is allowed in the A, R-1, and RM zoning districts, consistent with Health and Safety Code §17021.5 that requires employee housing for six or fewer persons to be treated as a single-family structure and residential use. Health and Safety Code §17021.6 requires that employee housing consisting of no more than 36 beds or 12 units or spaces in group quarters designed for use by a single family or household to be treated as an agricultural use. No conditional use permit, zoning variance, or other discretionary zoning clearance can be required that is not required of any other agricultural activity in the same zone. Employee housing (agricultural) consistent with Health and Safety Code §17021.6 is allowed in the A Zoning District and in the R-1 Zoning District with a conditional use permit. A conditional use permit is required for agricultural activity in the R-1 Zoning District; therefore, the zoning requirements are consistent with state law. Single -Room Occupancy (SROs) A Single Room Occupancy (SRO) unit is considered a small, affordable housing unit that can serve as an entry point into more stable or long-term housing for people who previously experienced homelessness. SRO units may have shared cooking or bathroom facilities and may be efficiency units as defined in Health and Safety Code §17958.1. The City's Zoning Ordinance does not specifically identify SRO units as a permitted use, but the City has stated that an SRO application would likely be processed as a multi -family dwelling application. The City will amend the Zoning Ordinance to specifically allow SRO units in at least one zoning district. Manufactured Housing While it is the City's practice is to treat a manufactured home on a foundation as a conventional single-family home consistent with Government Code §65852.3, the Zoning Ordinance does not reflect this practice. Therefore, the City will amend its Zoning Ordinance to clarify compliance with state law (e.g., definition of single-family home or one -family dwelling, etc.). Housing for Persons with Disabilities Persons with disabilities normally have certain housing needs that include accessibility of dwelling units, access to transportation, employment, and commercial services; and alternative living arrangements that include on-site or nearby supportive services. The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Sections 5115 and 5116) of the California Welfare and Institutions Code declares that mentally and physically disabled persons are entitled to live in normal residential surroundings. This classification includes facilities that are licensed by the State of California to provide permanent living accommodations and 24 hour primarily non-medical care and supervision for persons in need of personal services, supervision, protection, or assistance for sustaining the activities of daily living. It includes hospices, nursing homes, convalescent facilities, C-18 1 City of Pleasanton Housing Constraints