A. Group Homes (SFR, RM-1, AG, SR-43, SR-35). Group Homes shall comply with the following:
1. The single-family residential character of the structure shall be maintained, and additions, alterations, modifications, or accessory uses shall be subject to the same requirements as individual single family detached dwelling units.
2. The applicant, owner, or proprietor shall file a Certificate of Registration with the Community Development Department, and the Community Development Director or designee, after ascertaining compliance with all applicable regulations, shall administratively approve the Certificate.
3. The property line of the lot on which the Home is located shall be a minimum of one thousand, three hundred twenty (1,320) feet, measured in a straight line in any direction, from the property line of a lot where any other similar residential facility is located.
4. In the event that the appropriate State licensing agency revokes or terminates an applicant's license, the Certificate of Registration filed with the City shall be deemed to be revoked as of the date of said revocation or termination.
B. Day Care Group Homes (SFR, RM-1, RMH-1, AG, SR-43, SR-35). Day Care Group Homes with five (5) or more children shall comply with the following:
1. Provide evidence of certification by the Arizona Department of Health Services to the Community Development Department.
2. Provide no identification that is visible from a public street, by signage, graphics, display, or other visual means.
3. Provide a six (6) foot high solid (opaque) fence or wall between all outdoor play areas and adjacent properties.
4. To avoid any over concentration of group homes and similar facilities in a particular neighborhood, ensure adequate spacing between any existing and proposed facilities in accordance with the following:
a. Provide a separation by a distance of at least six hundred (600) feet measured along the right-of-way line on either street frontage; or
b. If significant physical features such as arterial streets, canals, parks, or similar features exist between the proposed facility and any other existing or proposed facility of a similar nature, then the Planning manager may determine that adequate spacing exists to meet the intent of the spacing requirements.
5. The Planning and Zoning Commission may waive the requirements of Subsection B.4 above if sufficient mitigating measures are provided to eliminate potential adverse impacts on adjacent properties and to preserve the existing character of the residential neighborhood.
C. Group Care Facilities and Community Residential Setting Facilities (SFR, RM-1, AG, SR-43, SR-35). Group Care Facilities and Community Residential Setting Facilities shall comply with the following:
1. Group Care Facilities and Community Residential Setting Facilities located in an Office District (O-1) shall adhere to the following provisions:
a. All vehicular access to the facility shall be from arterial or collector streets.
b. The property line of the lot on which the Home is located shall be a minimum of one- thousand, three-hundred-twenty (1,320) feet, measured in a straight line in any direction from the property line of a lot where any other similar residential facility is located.
c. In the event that the appropriate State licensing agency revokes or terminates an applicant's license, the conditional use permit issued by the City shall be deemed to be revoked as of the date of the license revocation or termination.
2. Group Care Facilities and Community Residential Setting Facilities located in Single Family Residential Districts (R1-43, R1-35, R1-18, R1-12, R1-10, R1-8, and R1-6), Multi- Family Residential District (RM-1), General Agricultural District (AG), Suburban Ranch District (SR-43), or Suburban Ranch District (SR-35) shall comply with all provisions set forth above in Section 21-812C.1. and the following provisions:
a. Provide no identification that is visible from a public street by signage, graphics, display, or other visual means.
b. Provide a six (6) foot high solid (opaque) fence or wall between all outdoor recreation areas and adjacent properties.
(Ord. No. 2017-33, § 175, 6-13-17)