This Zoning Code recognizes that the availability of safe and affordable, good-quality child day-care is important to the well-being of parents and children in the City. Furthermore, it is the purpose of this section to regulate the operation of child day-care homes in a manner that preserves the residential character of neighborhoods.
(a) Type B Day-Care Home. A Type-B day-care home is a permanent residence of the provider where child care is provided for one to six children and where no more than three children are under two years of age. For the purposes of this definition, any children under six years of age who are related to the provider and who are on the premises of the day-care home shall be counted. Type-B child day-care homes are a permitted accessory use in residential districts, and do not require a zoning certificate.
(b) Type A Day-Care Home. A Type A day-care home is a permanent residence of the provider where child care is provided for seven to twelve children, or four to twelve children, if four or more of them are under two years of age. For the purposes of this definition, any children under six years of age who are related to the provider and who are on the premises of the day-care home shall be counted. A Type-A child day care home shall be permitted in a D-1, D-2, and D-3 Dwelling District, provided that:
(1) State and County licensing requirements are met, including those pertaining to building, fire safety, and health codes.
(2) Outdoor play areas are located in the rear yard and are enclosed with a fence having a minimum height of four feet.
(3) If located on a major street, the residential driveway is adequate to provide parking spaces for no fewer than two vehicles.
(4) A certificate of occupancy shall be obtained prior to the establishment of any Type A day-care home.
(Ord. 24-97. Passed 10-14-97.)