A Class I Type B group residential facility is permitted by right in any residential district. No other group residential facility shall be established, operated or maintained on any premises unless authorized by the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. In addition to said provisions, such group residential facility shall comply with the following conditional use criteria:
(a) Evidence is presented that the proposed facility meets the certification, licensing, or approval requirements of the appropriate state agency.
(b) Evidence is presented that the proposed facility meets local fire safety requirements for the proposed use and level of occupancy.
(c) Evidence is presented that the proposed facility will not generate an unreasonable increase in traffic volume or require special off-street parking.
(d) Such facilities shall comply with the district regulations applicable to other properties in the zoning district in which they are located.
(e) No such facility may be located within 600 feet of another such facility.
(f) No signs shall be erected by such facility for purposes of identification except a permitted street address sign.
(g) The exterior of all such facilities shall not be altered in character but shall be compatible with other residential dwellings. However, any improvement required by code or necessitated by licensing requirements shall not be deemed incompatible.
(h) Such facility shall be reasonably accessible, by virtue of its location or transportation provided by the applicant, to medical, recreational, and retail services required by its residents, and to employment opportunities, if applicable, and shall be in a relatively safe and stable neighborhood.
(i) The applicant shall provide a plan indicating the manner in which the facility will maintain contact with neighborhood residents, to include a structured procedure whereby their grievances may be filed and resolved.
(j) The applicant shall provide documentation indicating the need for the facility, the specific clientele it will serve, and the location and type of similar facilities operated by the applicant.