A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to provide operating criteria to meet the need for quality, affordable, and safe daycare facilities for adults and children. There are two (2) types of daycare facilities: home based daycare facilities and daycare centers.
B. Family Daycare Facilities: Family daycare facilities operate from a residence by the resident(s). There are two (2) types of family daycare facilities; those providing services to adults and those providing services to children. To be permitted outright per state law, these facilities are restricted to a maximum of twelve (12) children or adults including residents of the abode.
1. Criteria For Family Daycare Facilities:
a. Minimum Fencing/Screening Required: Outdoor recreation areas must be enclosed by a six foot (6') high fence.
b. Outdoor Play Equipment: Play equipment shall not be located in any required front or side yard setback area.
C. Daycare Centers: Daycare centers are facilities with no limit on the number of clients. There are two (2) types of daycare centers: adult daycare center and child daycare center.
1. Criteria For Daycare Centers:
a. Minimum Fencing/Screening Required: Outdoor recreation areas must be enclosed by a six foot (6') high fence.
b. Loading: There shall be an off street area for loading and unloading children or adults (clearly marked). Adequate vehicle turnaround shall be provided on site for parking and loading so as to preclude the necessity of backing out onto the street.
c. Signs: One sign will be permitted at a size to be determined by the zone classification where the facility is located as provided in chapter 7 of this title. (Ord. 792, 7-29-2004; amd. Ord. 2018-1027, 4-25-2018; Ord. 2021-1086, 10-27-2021)