A. Residential occupancy shall be limited to single persons over sixty years old, to married couples of which one spouse is over sixty years old, to single persons of any age who are physically handicapped, or to married couples of which at least one spouse is physically handicapped of any age.

B. The impact of the use will be generally equivalent to those impacts produced by uses otherwise allowed for land within the R-3 zoning district, with considerations being given to the type of the living units, number of living units, the probable number of residents and the demand on public facilities and services generated.

C. The location, size, design and operating characteristics of the use will be compatible with and will not substantially affect the livability or appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding neighborhood. Consideration is to be given to harmony in scale, bulk, coverage and density; to the availability of civic facilities and utilities; to harmful effect, if any, upon desirable neighborhood character; to the generation of traffic and the capacity of surrounding streets; and to any other relevant impacts of the use.

D. The location, design and site planning of the use will provide a convenient and functional living, working, shopping or civic environment, and will be attractive as the nature of the use and its location and setting warrant.

E. The use will enhance the successful operation of the surrounding area in its basic community function, or will provide an essential service to the community or region.

F. Housing shall be specifically designed for the elderly or handicapped and include facilities generally associated with the needs and interests of aged persons. Such facilities shall include secure parking areas, safety bars and rails in units, emergency signal system, adequate exterior lighting for security, ramps and other provisions required for elderly persons by State law or federal regulation. In addition, such facilities may include central dining facilities, laundry rooms, other convenience facilities for occupants, meeting and activity facilities for use by senior citizens or handicapped persons from the surrounding community, and other facilities for the convenience of the senior residents.

G. The use will be so located as to provide residents easy access to community services such as transportation, shopping, and other daily services. Where appropriate, there should also be provided a generous amount of activity facilities (both indoors and outdoors) for residents.

H. At least fifty-one percent of the units will be affordable by elderly households or handicapped persons whose incomes do not exceed eighty percent of the median income for the County as used by the Marin County Housing Authority. (Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)