(A) "Senior citizen congregate housing” means a building or buildings, together with related exterior facilities, comprised of individual residential units designed for use and occupancy by senior citizens, which share common facilities on site, which shall include, as a minimum, the following:
(1) Pedestrian access to individual units provided via interior hallways;
(2) Central food preparation and dining;
(3) Common indoor recreation areas and facilities;
(4) Outdoor seating area;
(5) Elevator access to multiple story buildings (minimum platform size 6'4" x 4' 5");
(6) Laundry facilities;
(7) 24 hour, on-site management or administration.
(B) Senior citizen congregate housing shall not be construed to be the same as senior citizen apartments with independent units or homes for the aged, sanitariums, hospitals or other housing facilities which are institutions providing care or treatment of the infirm, mentally ill or substance abuser.
(`78 Code, § 17.04.148.) (Ord. 1840 § 1, 1987.)