§ 1172.05 CONVALESCENT, NURSING AND REST HOMES.
   The following conditions apply to convalescent, nursing and rest home uses in the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-6 and R-7 Districts.
   (a)   Minimum lot area. Two acres.
   (b)   Access and traffic impact. All developments shall have access only from an arterial or collector street, or access shall be provided in a manner that does not substantially impact traffic on residential streets.
   (c)   Proximity to goods and services. A range of convenience goods and personal services shall be available to residents of the proposed facility within walking distance (500 feet) or unless it can be demonstrated that residents will have adequate access to the uses via private vehicles or other forms of transportation.
(Ord. 98-104, passed 9-14-1998)
   (d)   Screening. Any open vehicular use area closer than 150 feet to any adjoining residential property shall be screened by a combination of a solid wall, fence or densely planted continuous hedge at least five feet in height. Additional screening as determined by the Planning Commission may be necessary if the topography in the area places vehicular use areas in clear view from the adjacent residential property.
(Ord. 99-132, passed 10-11-1999)
   (e)   Lot coverage. The amount of impervious surface (building, pavement and the like) on the site shall be limited to 40% of the total site area.
(Ord. 98-104, passed 9-14-1998)