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density up to 20% additional units above the maximum density calculated for the lot, pursuant to a development agreement. 7: Emergency Housing (RCW 35.21.683) The definitions in this section are necessary to implement the code changes needed to comply with HB 1220. The local code should include the definitions for supportive housing types exactly as defined in state law. However, a lot of the STEP housing uses apply only to cities under RCW 35.21.683. Add definitions for STEP housing to be consistent with cities. Code Changes 17.08.223 Emergency housing (EH) means temporary indoor accommodations for individuals or families who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless that is intended to address the basic health, food, clothing, and personal hygiene needs of individuals or families. Emergency housing may or may not require occupants to enter into a lease or an occupancy agreement. RCW 36.70A.030(14) 17.08.224 Emergency shelter(ES) means a facility that provides a temporary shelter for individuals or families who are currently homeless. Emergency shelter may not require occupants to enter into a lease or an occupancy agreement. Emergency shelter facilities may include day and warming centers that do not provide overnight accommodations. RCW 36.70A.030(15) 17.08.447 Permanent supportive housing (PSH) means subsidized, leased housing with no limit on length of stay that prioritizes people who need comprehensive support services to retain tenancy and utilizes admissions practices designed to use lower barriers to entry than would be typical for other subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing, especially related to rental history, criminal history, and personal behaviors. Permanent supportive housing is paired with on- site or off-site voluntary services designed to support a person living with a complex and disabling behavioral health or physical health condition who was experiencing homelessness or was at imminent risk of homelessness prior to moving into housing to retain their housing and be a successful tenant in a housing arrangement, improve the resident's health status, and connect the resident of the housing with community-based health care, treatment, or employment services. Permanent supportive housing is subject to all of the rights and responsibilities defined in chapter 59.18 RCW. RCW 36.70A.030 17.08.467 "Religious institutions" Mean ps; ^hi ir^hes SyRagGg6ies, temples and ether places where gathering for wership is the prinGiple purpese r.f the , means the federally protected practice of a recognized religious assembly, school, or institution that owns or controls real property. RCW 36.01.290(6)(c) 17.0-8.540- Repealed. 47.08-541 17.08.540 Trails. "Trails"means man-made pathways designed and intended for use by pedestrians, bicyclists, equestrians, snowmobiles and other recreational users together with associated parking and trailhead facilities. 17T�-08:542 17.08.541 Transfer of development rights (TDR). "Transfer of development rights (TDR)"means the transfer of the right to develop or build from sending sites to receiving sites. 17.08.542 Transitional housing. "Transitional housing (TH)" means a project that provides housing and supportive services to homeless persons or families for up to two years and that has as its