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(a) When allowed. In addition to the general conditions required in division 59-G-1, a group home may be allowed upon a finding by the Board of Appeals:
(1) That any property to be used for a group home is of sufficient size to accommodate the proposed number of residents and staff.
(2) That the site to be used as a group home for children provide ample outdoor play space, free from hazard and appropriately equipped for the age and number of children to be cared for.
(3) That off-street parking must be provided in the amount of one parking space for every 2 residents and one space for every 2 employees on the largest work shift. The Board may decrease the off-street parking where the method of operation or clientele indicates the decrease is warranted.
(b) Decision to be expedited. In order to expedite a decision regarding a proposed group residential facility, the Board must give priority consideration in scheduling a public hearing and in deciding petitions for such a facility.
(Legislative History: Ord. No. 12-1, § 1; Ord. No. 13-47, § 13; Ord. No. 14-47, § 1.)
Editor’s note—Section 59-G-2.26 formerly §104-29] is quoted in part in Creative Country Day School of Sandy Spring, Inc. v. Montgomery County Board of Appeals, 242 Md. 552, 219 A.2d 789 (1966).
Cross reference—Group residential care facilities, .