For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FAMILY. Either:
(1) Two or more persons, each related to the other by blood, marriage, or adoption, together with foster children and usual domestic servants and not more than one bona fide guest, all living together as a single housekeeping unit and using common kitchen facilities (that is, a related family); or
(2) Two or fewer persons, all of whom are not necessarily related to each of the others by blood, marriage, or adoption, all living together as a single housekeeping unit and using common kitchen facilities (that is, an unrelated family). For purposes of this zoning code, however, an unrelated family shall not include persons living together in a community residence or nursing home.
LARGE RESIDENTIAL-CARE HOME. A residential-care home for not more than 12 persons with a disability, plus supervisory or oversight personnel, living together as a single housekeeping unit for the primary purpose of providing shelter.
PERSON WITH A DISABILITY. Any individual whose disability:
(1) Is attributable to mental, intellectual or physical impairments or a combination of mental, intellectual or physical impairments;
(2) Is likely to continue for a significant amount of time or indefinitely;
(3) Results in functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activities:
(a) Self-care;
(b) Receptive or expressive language;
(c) Learning;
(d) Mobility;
(e) Self-direction;
(f) Capacity for independent living;
(g) Economic self-sufficiency.
(4) Reflects the person's need for a combination and sequence of special interdisciplinary or generic care, treatment or other services which are of a life-long or extended duration.
RESIDENTIAL CARE. Maintenance (room and board) and oversight (general watchfulness and appropriate services to meet needs of persons with a disability, including but not limited to social, recreational and employment opportunities).
RESIDENTIAL-CARE HOME. Any living quarters wherein unrelated persons with a disability are provided residential care. A residential care home does not include a nursing home, hospital, adult day center or living quarter which serve persons as an alternative to incarceration for a criminal offense.
SMALL RESIDENTIAL-CARE HOME. A residential-care home for not more than six persons with a disability, plus supervisory or oversight personnel, living together as a single housekeeping unit for the primary purpose of providing shelter in a family-like atmosphere as part of the residential community.
(Ord. 90-31, passed 10-2-90)