1. a) there is an identified need for additional beds;
2. b) space, equipment and staff are available in the proposed emergency shelter to meet all requirements of this Part; and
3. c) the supervising individual or organization has successfully operated an emergency shelter with a lower capacity.

The initial capacity of an emergency shelter shall be limited to no more than 16 beds. After one year of operation the supervising individual or organization may file a new application to request that the capacity be expanded up to 30 beds. In the application the supervising individual or organization shall demonstrate that: