(A) Halfway houses must be licensed where required by an appropriate government agency(ies), and shall be in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of the licensing body(ies). A copy of any required license must be delivered to the borough prior to beginning the use.
(B) A halfway house shall be directly affiliated with a parent institution or organization which shall provide full-time supervision and administration to the residents of the house.
(C) A common cooking and eating area must be provided; no cooking or dining facilities shall be provided in individual rooms or suites.
(D) The residents of the halfway house shall reside on-premises to benefit from the services provided.
(E) Necessary permits for water supply and sanitary waste disposal must be obtained.
(F) The halfway house shall not be located within 1,000 feet of any the following uses:
(1) Child care facility;
(2) Places of worship or assembly;
(3) Community center;
(4) Library;
(5) Museum;
(6) Park;
(7) Playground;
(8) School; and
(9) Other lands where minors congregate.
(G) The halfway house shall not be located with 1,000 feet of another halfway house.
(H) Each application shall be accompanied by a statement describing the following:
(1) The character of the halfway house;
(2) The policies and goals of the halfway house, and the means proposed to accomplish those goals;
(3) The characteristics of the residents and number of residents to be served;
(4) The operating methods and procedures to be used; and
(5) Any other facts relevant to the proposed operation of the halfway house.
(I) Any use permit granted for the halfway house shall be bound to the type and number of offenders listed on the application.
(Ord. 1089, passed 5-19-2014) Penalty, see § 10.99