(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 6 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 village may, by issuance of a conditional use permit, authorize the establishment of adult foster care small group homes serving more than 6 persons and adult foster care large group homes in the following zoning districts: R-1A, R-1B, R-2, and R-3. The facilities shall be prohibited in all other districts.
(3) The village may, by issuance of a conditional use permit, authorize the establishment of an adult foster care congregate facility in the following zoning districts: R-2 and R-3. The facilities shall be prohibited in all other districts.
(C) Standards for adult foster care small group homes serving more than 6 persons and adult foster care large group homes. These homes shall be considered as conditional land use subject to the requirements and standards of § 151.022 and the following additional standards.
(1) A site plan, prepared in accordance with § 151.023, 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) In its sole discretion, the village may determine that landscape screening in accordance with § 151.101(D) is required.
(6) Appropriate licenses with the State of Michigan shall be maintained.
(D) Standards for adult foster care congregate facilities. These facilities shall be considered as a conditional land use subject to the requirements and standards of § 151.022 and the following standards.
(1) A site plan, prepared in accordance with § 151.023, 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 caregivers.
(3) Parking requirements as required for convalescent homes and similar facilities, set forth in §§ 151.165 et seq. shall be met.
(4) All landscape requirements set forth in § 151.101 shall be met.
(5) Appropriate licenses with the State of Michigan shall be maintained.
(Ord. 239, passed 3-5-2001, § 5.9) Penalty, see § 151.999