These standards apply to childcare facilities in all zoning districts where permitted and do not apply to childcare homes.
(A) A childcare facility must not be located on a lot with a property line within:
(1) One thousand feet of any known business that has a permit for hazardous materials or regulated substances, excluding underground fuel storage tanks;
(2) One thousand feet of any known business handling compressed flammable gases more than 1,500 pounds;
(3) One thousand feet of any known business handling flammable liquids more than 10,000 gallons;
(4) Five hundred feet of another childcare facility.
(B) Separation distance is measured from the property line of the proposed day care facility to the use, storage, or handling areas for the regulated substances. For businesses containing a childcare facility on site, the distance is measured from the exterior wall of the childcare facility to the area(s) containing the regulated substances.
(C) The childcare facility operator has the burden of proof of demonstrating compliance with the separation requirement.
(D) Drop-off and pick-up of children from vehicles is permitted only in driveways and approved parking areas and is not permitted in the public street directly in front of the facility.
(E) All outdoor play and activity areas must be enclosed with a fence at least four and one- half feet high.
(F) All outdoor play and activity areas must be separated from vehicular circulation and parking areas, equipment enclosures, storage areas, and refuse and recycling storage areas.
(Ord. 2022-17, passed 7-19-2022)