Special regulations regarding assisted living retirement communities shall be as follows.
(A) Assisted living retirement communities shall contain not less than two acres located within a planned cohesive tract, and shall include multiple-family type structures to not less than 20 individuals, 80% of which shall be 60 years of age or older.
(B) Multiple-family type structures containing residential units may be provided on a rental basis or on a condominium ownership basis. Each residential until shall have not more than three bedrooms.
(C) The side yard setback shall be not less than eight feet.
(D) Maximum allowable density shall be 15 residential dwelling units per acre.
(E) Parking spaces shall be provided at a rate of one space per bed or two spaces per dwelling unit, as applicable. Parking spaces shall not be located in the required front or side yards.
(F) Not less than 10% of the site shall be open space.
(G) Minimum spacing between buildings shall be 15 feet.
(H) All buildings shall be provided with appropriate fire escape provisions, consistent with the requirements of the International Building Code, latest edition.
(I) A site plan shall be provided for the entire complex, at a scale not greater than one inch equals
100 feet. The site plan shall provide appropriate information concerning existing conditions and proposed facilities, sufficient to confirm compliance with applicable village ordinance.
(J) Assisted living services provided may include assistance with daily living activities such as dressing, grooming, bathing and the like. Services provided may include: common dining areas, social and recreational features, special safety and convenience features designed for the needs of the elderly, and the provision of social services such as meal services, transportation, housekeeping and organized social activities.
(K) The facility shall provide primarily non-medical resident services on a 24-hour a day basis to 20 or more individuals in need of personal assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily life.
(L) Accessory uses shall not include retail or wholesale outlet, or distribution of goods or merchandise. Common dining rooms and clubhouse type areas shall not be available for rental by nonresidents of the complex.
(M) The site shall be provided with landscaping, site lighting and an internal system of pedestrian pathways. The site shall be provided with adequate, safe and convenient vehicular access. Adequate utilities shall be provided to the site.
(N) No portion of the site shall be further than 250 feet from a fire hydrant. Buildings containing 20 or more residential units shall be provided with appropriate fire alarm/fire suppression systems.
(Ord. passed 7-23-2002)