(A) All proposed group housing, with more than four residents and multi-family residential structures exceeding four family units per building shall be presented at a public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission.
(B) All multiple dwelling units shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Space requirements.
(a) Each dwelling unit shall provide complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.
(b) Every dwelling unit shall have at least one habitable room which shall have not less than 150 square feet of floor area. Other habitable rooms shall have an area of not less than 70 square feet. Every kitchen shall have not less than 50 square feet of floor area.
(c) Habitable rooms except kitchens shall be not less than seven feet in any horizontal dimension.
(d) Every dwelling unit shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and a bathtub or shower.
(e) Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a kitchen area and every kitchen area shall be provided with a sink of approved nonabsorbent material.
(f) Every dwelling unit shall conform to all other applicable codes and ordinances.
(2) Access.
(a) Vehicular access shall be provided to the property from an abutting street or alley.
(b) Driveways shall be provided for convenient access to the living area.
(3) Light and ventilation. Light and ventilation shall be provided in all habitable rooms by means of windows in outside walls. Basement apartments shall have outside lighting.
(C) All group quarter dwelling units shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Space requirements.
(a) Each dwelling unit shall provide complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.
(b) Every dwelling unit shall have no more than four individual sleeping quarters, with no more than four unrelated persons in each, which shall have not less than 150 square feet of floor area. Other habitable rooms shall have an area of not less than 70 square feet. Every kitchen shall have not less than 50 square feet of floor area. Staff quarters may be added.
(c) Habitable rooms except kitchens shall be not less than seven feet in any horizontal dimension.
(d) Every dwelling unit shall be provided at least one water closet, lavatory, and a bathtub or shower for every six persons.
(e) Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a kitchen area and every kitchen area shall be provided with a sink of approved nonabsorbent material. Grease traps shall be required for each kitchen unit.
(f) Every dwelling unit shall conform to all other applicable codes and ordinances.
(2) Access.
(a) Vehicular access shall be provided to the property from an abutting street or alley.
(b) Driveways shall be provided for convenient access to the living area.
(c) One parking spaces shall be provided for each individual group home resident and staff person.
(3) Light and ventilation. Light and ventilation shall be provided in all habitable rooms by means of windows in outside walls. Basement sleeping quarters shall meet lighting ventilation and egress requirements.
(4) Site requirements.
(a) Site shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a private or public school property. Post-secondary education facilities are excluded.
(b) Site shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a licensed daycare facility or community recreational area designated for children's activities (i.e., public playgrounds) if registered sex offenders are housed or treated.
(Ord. 665-98, passed 12-21-1998; Ord. 784-12, passed 8-13-2012)