Washington Revised Code Title 71. Behavioral Health § 71.09.290. Other transition facilities--Siting policy guidelines

(a) The proximity and response time criteria established under RCW 71.09.285;

(b) The site or building is available for lease for the anticipated use period or for purchase;

(c) Security monitoring services and appropriate backup systems are available and reliable;

(d) Appropriate mental health and sex offender treatment providers must be available within a reasonable commute; and

(e) Appropriate permitting for a secure community transition facility must be possible under the zoning code of the local jurisdiction.

(a) Whether limited visibility between the facility and adjacent properties can be achieved prior to placement of any person;

(b) The distance from, and number of, risk potential activities and facilities, as measured using the policies adopted under RCW 71.09.285;

(c) The existence of or ability to establish barriers between the site and the risk potential facilities and activities;

(d) Suitability of the buildings to be used for the secure community transition facility with regard to existing or feasibly modified features; and

(e) The availability of electronic monitoring that allows a resident's location to be determined with specificity.

(a) Reasonableness of rental, lease, or sale terms including length and renewability of a lease or rental agreement;

(b) Traffic and access patterns associated with the real property;

(c) Feasibility of complying with zoning requirements within the necessary time frame; and

(d) A contractor or contractors are available to install, monitor, and repair the necessary security and alarm systems.

(a) Reasonable proximity to available medical, mental health, sex offender, and chemical dependency treatment providers and facilities;

(b) Suitability of the location for programming, staffing, and support considerations;

(c) Proximity to employment, educational, vocational, and other treatment plan components.