The development standards set forth in this section shall apply to any residential facility for elderly persons or residential facility for persons with a disability.
(A) Building, safety and health regulations. The facility shall comply with building, safety and health regulations applicable to similar structures.
(1) Each facility shall be subject to the same development standards applicable to similar structures located in the same zoning district in which the facility is located.
(2) The minimum number of parking spaces required for a facility shall be the same as for similar structures located in the same zoning district in which the facility is located.
(B) No dangerous persons permitted. No facility shall be made available to an individual whose tendency would:
(1) Constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals; or
(2) Result in substantial physical damage to the property of others.
(C) License and certification. Prior to occupancy of any facility, the person or entity operating the facility shall:
(1) Provide to the city a copy of any license or certification required by the state’s Department of Health or the state’s Department of Human Services; and
(2) Certify in a sworn statement that no person will reside or remain in the facility whose tendency would:
(a) Constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals; or
(b) Result in substantial physical damage to the property of others.
(Prior Code, § 29.29.040) (Ord. 01-14, passed 2-15-2001)