Family day care homes shall be permitted as an accessory use in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Districts subject to the requirements listed below.
(a) Any outdoor play area must be enclosed with a fence that shall be not less than four feet high and shall extend to the ground to prevent children from crawling underneath.
(b) Outdoor play activities shall be limited to the hours between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
(c) The area for pick-up and discharge of children must be free from traffic hazards.
(d) The appearance and exterior design of the facility shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
(e) There shall be screening and planting consistent with the character of the surrounding uses.
(f) The facility shall display no sign that is inconsistent with the residential character of the neighborhood and shall be subject to Chapter 1282 relating to signs.
(g) No portion of the dwelling shall be within 200 feet of a gasoline dispensing station, underground gasoline storage tanks, heavy industrial operations, truck-loading areas or other hazardous uses or activities.
(h) Each facility must have the appropriate certificates as required by the State Department of Public Welfare (DPW) that shall be prominently displayed in the main entrance of the facility. All day care homes must meet all current DPW regulations and any applicable federal, state or local laws, ordinances, and regulations, including building and fire safety codes.
(i) The operator of the facility shall allow the BCO or CEO to enter the property at reasonable times, subject to 24-hour notice, to inspect the facility for compliance with this section and other applicable ordinances or regulations.
(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)