Child or adult day care facilities shall comply with the following in addition to all other regulations that apply to this Zoning Code.
(a) Child or adult day care facilities with an average daily attendance of 6 persons or less are permitted in any residential district. No zoning permit is required for this type of child or adult day care.
(b) Child or adult day care facilities with an average daily attendance between 7 and 12 persons may be permitted or conditionally permitted in any district. The petitioner shall be required to obtain a zoning permit by proving that he or she has complied with all applicable State laws, and copies of the State permits shall be filed with the Responsible Authority. The zoning permit will expire without notice on a yearly basis.
(c) Child or adult day care facilities with an average daily attendance of more than 12 persons may be permitted or conditionally permitted in a zoning district and are subject to the following conditions:
(1) The petitioner obtains all necessary State licenses or certifications required for providing day care for infants, pre-school, and/or school age children, as well as adults.
(2) Provisions are made for off-street parking and loading facilities and such fencing, screening, and landscaping as required to prevent undue detriment to the area.
(d) Review of a child or adult day care facility as a conditional use shall include, but is not limited to the following conditions:
(1) Proof of all necessary State licenses or certifications required for providing day care for infants, pre-school, and/or school-age children, as well as adults.
(2) Location of the site, size, and configuration relative to development and adjoining areas.
(3) Number of children or adults to be accommodated in the center, service area, type of program, teacher-child ratios, caregiver/adult ratios, and personnel qualifications.
(4) Day care facilities shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining thereto.
(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)