(A) Intent. It is the intent of this section to establish standards for adult foster care facilities, which will ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses and maintain the character of the neighborhood.
(B) Application of regulations.
(1) A state licensed adult foster care small group home serving six persons or less and adult foster care family home shall be considered a residential use of property and a permitted use in all residential districts.
(2) The Planning Commission may, by issuance of a special use permit, authorize the establishment of adult foster care small group homes serving between six and 12 persons and adult foster care large group homes serving between 13 and 20 in the following zoning districts: R-1; R-2; R-3; R-4; and R-5.
(3) The Planning Commission may, by issuance of a special use permit, authorize the establishment of an adult foster care congregate facility serving more than 20 adults in the R-4 District.
(C) Standards for adult foster care small group homes serving between six and 12 persons and adult foster care large group homes. Such homes shall be considered as a special land use subject to the requirements and standards of § 154.023 and the following additional standards:
(1) A site plan, prepared in accordance with § 154.024, shall be required to be submitted;
(2) The subject parcel shall meet the minimum lot area requirements for the zoning district in which it is located, provided there is a minimum site area of 1,500 square feet per adult, excluding employees and/or care givers;
(3) The property is maintained in a manner that is consistent with the character of the neighborhood;
(4) One off-street parking space per employee and/or caregiver shall be provided;
(5) At its sole discretion, the Planning Commission may determine that landscape screening in accordance with § 154.111(E) is required; and
(6) Appropriate licenses with the state shall be maintained.
(D) Standards for adult foster care congregate facilities. Such facilities shall be considered as a special land use subject to the requirements and standards of § 154.023 and the following standards:
(1) A site plan, prepared in accordance with § 154.024, shall be required to be submitted;
(2) The subject parcel shall meet the minimum lot area requirements for the zoning district in which it is located, provided there is a minimum site area of 1,500 square feet per adult, excluding employees and/or care givers;
(4) All landscape requirements set forth in § 154.111 shall be met; and
(5) Appropriate licenses with the state shall be maintained.
(Ord. 285, passed 12-8-2003) Penalty, see § 154.999