(a) Child care or child day care centers with an average daily attendance of six children or less, whether certified or not certified by the County Director of Human Services, shall be considered to be a residential use of property for purposes of municipal zoning and shall be a permitted use in all zoning districts in which residential uses are permitted (ORC 5104.05.4 - 5104.054) No conditional use permit or exception certificate for such a facility is required.
(b) Child care or day care facilities with more than seven and less than twelve children in regular daily attendance may be allowed in any residential district. The operator of such a facility will be required to obtain a zoning permit by proving that he or she has complied with all applicable state statutes and copies of the state permits shall be filed with the Administrator. The zoning permit will expire on an annual basis. The zoning permit shall be renewed by the Administrator with proof that the operator has complied with all state laws regulating such facilities.
(c) Child care or day care facilities with an average daily attendance of more than twelve children may be permitted in an appropriately zoned district under the following conditions:
(1) The operator obtains all necessary state licenses or certifications required.
(2) The operator applies for and obtains a special use permit.
(3) Site plan, including setbacks, screening, outside open spaces, recreation area, off street parking and structure design are compatible with the district.
(Ord. 30-2007. Passed 12-20-07.)