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Group homes too close to one another contribute to the problems associated with overconcentration. Response - Agree

Common nuisances are more likely and disruptive when sober living homes are concentrated in a small geographic area of a neighborhood. Response - Agree

Some cities have successfully addressed and informed community members about the challenges faced in regulating group homes. Response - Agree

Community satisfaction was minimal when cities took the traditional public comment approach towards addressing community complaints. Response - Agree

Cities are not utilizing police, fire, and code enforcement complaints as a means of locating and tracking Group Homes. Response – Disagree wholly with this Findings that implies that the only way to locate and track group home is via complaints, rather than other pro-active methods such as business licensing, which San Clemente requires.

Cities are inhibited from enacting and enforcing ordinances due to fears over the potential cost of litigation. Response - Agree

Several cities have created an ordinance that requires a ministerial permit or registration to operate a group home, however many of these cities do not enforce their ordinances. Response – Disagree in part with the Finding, in that lack of enforcement does not apply to San Clemente. San Clemente enforces its ordinances.

City and County officials are deterred from regulating group homes by California Housing and Community Development's housing element approval process. Response - Agree

Cities have historically strategized and acted independently in addressing group home challenges and solutions. Response – Disagree in part with the Finding, as this statement does not apply to San Clemente. San Clemente has consulted and coordinated with other cities to discuss solutions to the challenges faced by the overconcentration of group homes and unlicensed facilities, including exploring best practices and lessons learned, and using that information to develop a successful ordinance.

Well-operated group homes can integrate smoothly into neighborhoods. Response - Agree

There is a lack of regulatory oversight for the health and safety of residents of unlicensed group homes. Response - Agree