(a) In no instance shall people picking up or dropping off children idle cars in the street right-of-way or otherwise block public traffic patterns.
(b) An outside recreational area of at least seventy-five (75) square feet per child shall be provided. The recreational area shall be located in the rear or side yard and shall be fenced. Parks may be used to meet outdoor activity requirements if located immediately adjacent to the facility.
(c) All child care providers, whether state or privately operated, shall obtain a license from the West Virginia Secretary of State and the Department of Health and Human Resources. Each facility shall also be inspected by the City Building Inspector and Fire Marshal to ensure the safety of children and employees.
(d) A facility shall provide a minimum of (35) square feet of usable indoor space per child. Any rooms or areas that have not been approved for the use of children shall be made inaccessible to children. No activity space may be created in the basement of a structure unless expressly approved by the Fire Marshal.
(e) For Child Care Home facilities, no additional parking beyond the normal requirements of a residential district is permitted.
(f) Child Care Home may only be operated in single-family dwellings.
(Ord. 785. Passed 9-16-19.)