(a) Register. Transitional and supportive residential homes must register with the City of Battle Creek and remain in compliance with Chapter 1462 and Chapter 818.
(1) Supportive services. Prior to approval, applicant shall provide documentation describing the onsite (and any offsite) supportive services that will be provided to the residents. Documentation shall also indicate the name of the entity(ies) that will provide the supportive services.
(2) Residents. All residents within the house shall share a bond among themselves which together seek the same transitional or support service purpose.
(b) Buffer. Is located outside of a 1,500-foot radius from the property lines of any other Transitional and Supportive Residential Home or State Licensed Residential Care Facility.
(c) Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided on the basis of at least one space per three residents, plus an additional space for each employee (if applicable).
(d) Structure exterior. The structure shall not be established or modified in a manner that would make it inconsistent with the scale and architectural character of the neighborhood, including applicable development standards and design guidelines.
(e) Signage. No signage, graphics, display, or other visual representation that is visible from a public street shall be used to identify it as a transitional or supportive home.
(f) Occupancy. Must comply with Property Maintenance Code Section 404 Occupancy Limitations and shall not exceed more than two persons per habitable bedroom.
(Ord. 04-2021. Passed 4-13-21.)