All Group residential Homes shall be located, developed, operated and occupied in compliance with the following standards:
(a) Separation. The minimum separation between Group Residential Homes shall be no less than 1,500 feet, as measured from the closest exterior property lines of the real property upon which the Group Residential Homes are located.
(b) Occupancy. The number of residents, excluding staff, shall not exceed twelve (12), or one (1) person per 200 square feet of interior living space, whichever is less.
(c) Exterior Appearance and Structural Alterations. The residential character of the property shall be maintained. There shall be no sign or other exterior indication of a Group Residential Home visible from the street. A Group Residential Home shall not result in any structural alterations or additions to a building that will change its primary use classification. Existing garages, carport structures, or driveways shall not be expanded, enclosed, displaced, or otherwise modified. Any permitted expansion, remodeling, or other modification of a dwelling unit shall comply with all applicable zoning requirements without requiring a variance or relief from standard requirements for the zoning district within which the dwelling unit is located.
(d) Compliance with all Applicable Building and Fire Safety Regulations. A Group Residential Home must meet all applicable building, fire and/or other life safety codes in effect.
(e) Licensing. Group residential Homes shall comply with all applicable licensing requirements of the State of West Virginia.
(f) NARR Certification. A Group Residential Home must be certified, in writing, as being in compliance with the National Alliance for Recovery Residence (NARR) standards and code of ethics, if applicable.
(g) Parking. Any parking for Group Residential Homes shall be in compliance with all off street parking requirements as set forth in Article 1363 of the Codified Ordinances of the City.
(h) Tenancy. No Group Residential Home shall house any person whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others.
(i) Exclusive Use. All administrative activities including staffing, counseling and other visitations shall serve only the residents of the Group Residential Home.
(j) Reporting of Deaths, Injuries and/or Emergency Response. Every Group Residential Home shall report to the Police Department of the City of Parkersburg the occurrence of any deaths or serious injuries to any tenant of the Group Residential Homes or other persons upon the premises, and any police, fire or other emergency response upon or to the premises, accompanied by a concise description of any such occurrences.
(k) Responsible Party. All applications for registration of a Group Residential Home shall identify the name, business address, business phone number, and email address, of the person or entity primarily responsible for the operation and occupancy of a Group Residential Home and compliance with the provisions of this Article. (Ord. 0-1706. Passed 6-14-22.)