The specific regulations for a day care center in a residential district shall be as follows:
(a) Such uses shall only be permitted in an approved church, other place of worship or a school facility.
(b) The day care center shall present evidence that it meets the certification, licensing, and approval requirements of the appropriate State agency and shall retain the required license at all times. Failure to do so shall be a violation of this Planning and Zoning Code.
(c) The location and design of the facility shall provide for the protection of the children and adults from the traffic, noise, and other hazards of the area and/or the arterial street location.
(d) A drop-off/pick-up location that will not impede traffic on or off the site shall be provided to ensure the safety of the children and adults.
(e) A day care center for children shall comply with the following:
(1) An outdoor play area equal in area to the ground floor area of the day care facility is required. The required outdoor activity area shall not be located closer than 20 feet to any residential property.
(2) Play structures and other similar apparatus shall not be located closer than 40 feet to any residential property.
(Ord. 174-2008. Passed 9-2-08.)