In addition to the requirements applicable to day care centers within districts where such are permitted, the following requirements and regulations shall be complied with.
(A) Dimensional requirements. The following requirements shall pertain, except where the requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located are more stringent, in which case the more stringent regulations shall prevail.
(1) Minimum lot area: the minimum lot area shall not be less than 10,000 square feet, and in compliance with state law.
(2) Minimum lot width: the minimum lot width at the property line shall not be less than 100 feet.
(3) Minimum yard setbacks:
(a) Front: 25 feet;
(b) Side, exterior: 15 feet;
(c) Side, interior: ten feet; and
(d) Rear: 20 feet.
(4) Maximum building height of principal structure: 35 feet.
(5) Maximum lot coverage: 30%.
(6) Minimum outdoor play area: there shall be provided a minimum of not less than 200 square feet of outdoor play area per child. Said play area shall be provided on the same lot as the principal use, and shall not be located in the required front yard.
(B) Buffering and screening.
(1) There shall be a fence six feet in height surrounding all play areas. Such fencing shall be continuous with latching gates at exit and entrance points. The fencing may be of masonry construction, chain link or wood.
(2) In the case of special exceptions, the Planning and Zoning Commission may require that plantings be placed on the outside of the above required fencing and may also require that such fencing be set back from any property line.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000)