Chapter 18.63
CHILD CARE PROVISIONS
Sections:
18.63.010 Purpose and intent.
The provisions within this chapter are intended to protect residential neighborhoods from traffic, parking and other impacts that may result from an overconcentration of home based day care and to provide minimum standards for all day care facilities. (Ord. 817 § 1 (part), 2019: Ord. 738 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013).
18.63.020 Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply when a family day care home (large) or day care facility as defined in Chapter 18.96 (Land Use Definitions) is proposed. (Ord. 817 § 1 (part), 2019: Ord. 738 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013).
18.63.030 Day care standards.
The following standards apply to all day care uses:
A. All day care uses defined as “day care facility” and “family day care home (large).”
1. A state license is required.
2. The use shall be subject to all city, county, state and federal regulations concerning day care, child care, health and safety, food preparation or other applicable regulations. Current proof of certification shall be provided to and shall remain on file with the planning department.
3. All on-site landscaping, fences, structures and other improvements shall be kept in a serviceable, well-maintained and presentable manner which makes a positive contribution to the surrounding area.
4. All improvements involving construction, including but not limited to roof coverings, concrete flatwork, fences, changes in landscaping, additional buildings or additions to existing buildings or conversion of structures to new uses, shall be subject to, at a minimum, written administrative approval of the planning director. Issuance of building permits or planning commission approval may be required.
5. Plans, designs and graphics for all signs, whether window, freestanding, wall or other, shall be submitted for review and approval at time of use permit application.
B. Provisions applicable to day care uses defined as “family day care home (large)” only:
1. Parking and traffic laws shall be strictly enforced in the area of the day care center. In order to mitigate the impacts on neighboring property owners, the required off-street noncovered parking for the home shall remain available to clients for drop-off and pickup during hours of operation. During expected times of drop-off and pickup the facility operator may be required to keep personal vehicle in garage.
2. Minimum lot size of five thousand square feet is required.
3. One additional off-street parking space is required for each employee. These spaces can be provided in a driveway and can have a tandem orientation.
4. The facility operator shall make and shall document, to the satisfaction of the planning director, every reasonable effort to ensure that no more than one-half of the maximum number of children for which the facility is licensed arrive or depart within a one hour span of time. (Ord. 817 § 1 (part), 2019: Ord. 738 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013).