§ 8-3.8.49 Nursing Care Institutions and Congregate Care Facilities.
   (A)   Any facility which is licensed to have more than 50 residents shall maintain a side setback of at least 20 feet and a rear setback of at least 40 feet when the side or rear yard is in or abuts a residential District.
   (B)   Driveway access to accessory structures shall be through the main entrance to the facility.
   (C)   Accessory structures shall be arranged to provide for adequate on-site vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
   (D)   Any portion of a building, which contains living areas, shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from internal driveways and parking areas. This standard shall only apply to the living areas of buildings which contain a mixture of uses such as offices, storage and living areas.
   (E)    Any building greater than 10,000 square feet or one story in height shall be a minimum of 50 feet from any adjoining property lines and include a Type A buffer. The setback shall be increased five feet for each additional 5,000 square feet over 10,000 square feet and increased ten feet for each story above one when the building is adjacent to a residentially zoned lot.
   (F)   Acceptable materials for additions and new construction include wood, brick, stone, stucco, vinyl and similar materials designed to give the exterior a residential appearance. Under no circumstances shall metal siding, not intended to mimic traditional wood siding used on residential structures or unfinished concrete block be permitted.
(2003 Code, § 8-3.8.49) (Updated 2009)