Conditional Use Permit - CUP 2026-08

The City of Clearlake is reviewing a request for Conditional Use Permit CUP 2026-08 to establish a Safe Parking Program designed as a temporary housing intervention for individuals and families experiencing vehicular homelessness. Operated by Catholic Charities of Northwest CA, the program aims to transition participants into permanent housing within 180 days. The facility can accommodate up to 19 household vehicles, operating nightly from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, with specific check-in and check-out windows. To support participants, the site will provide portable sanitation facilities and a structured entry process involving referrals from outreach teams, the Coordinated Entry System, and Lake County Continuum of Care Partners. The project is located in Clearlake, California, and has been filed with a Notice of Exemption under CEQA Categorical Exemption Section Class 1, as it utilizes an existing developed site. While the primary objective is the Safe Parking Program, associated documentation also references the provision of affordable housing units at 14490 Uhl Avenue. Administrative oversight for the permit is managed by the City of Clearlake's planning department, with coordination between city officials and Catholic Charities of Northwest CA.