(A) Authorization. In order to facilitate the care of preschool children within a desirable home environment, this section provides standards for nursery schools and child care centers. These standards shall apply to all state-licensed day care facilities, regardless of whether special use approval is required in the applicable zoning district or not.
(B) Site development requirements. The following requirement for site development, together with any other applicable requirements of this chapter, shall be complied with:
(1) Minimum site size. Nine thousand square feet with 75-foot lot width, provided that no more than four children shall be kept on the premises in addition to the children of the foster family. For each child not a member of the family in excess of four, there shall be provided 200 square feet of lot area in addition to the base figure of 9,000 square feet.
(4) Play areas. There shall be provided on the site a usable outdoor play area at the rate of 75 square feet for each child not a member of the family, exclusive of required front yard, required side yard along a street, and of driveways and parking areas. The play area shall be fenced for safety and shall be screened from any adjoining residential land by suitable plant material.
(Ord. 146, passed 3-2-1998; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021) Penalty, see § 153.999