76-507. Group day care., Article XIII. Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Special Land Use Approval, Chapter 76. Zoning, Code of Ordinances, Code of Ordinances, Chesterfield

(a)

Permission. Group day care for seven to 12 children may be allowed in all residential districts (excluding the HMR district), subject only to the standards contained in this section.

(b)

Location. The proposed use shall not be located closer than 1,500 feet to any of the following facilities, as measured along a street, road or other thoroughfare, excluding an alley:

(1)

Another licensed group day care home.

(2)

Another adult foster care small group home or large group home, licensed by the state.

(3)

A facility offering substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation service to seven or more people, whether or not it is licensed by the state.

(4)

A community correction center, resident home, halfway house, or other similar facility which houses an inmate population, under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections or a similar governmental authority.

(c)

Yard and placement requirements. Yard and placement requirements shall be as follows:

(1)

Front, rear and side yard minimums shall be the same as the residential district in which it is located.

(2)

Maximum lot coverage shall be the same as for the district in which the use is located.

(d)

Environmental provisions and parking requirements. Environmental provisions and parking requirements shall be as required in articles V and VI of this chapter.

(1)

On-site parking shall be provided for all employees, in addition to the required off-street parking for the residence. No off-street parking shall be permitted in the required front yard space.

(2)

Fencing shall be required next to residential uses or districts in accordance with section 76-172 and shall enclose all outdoor play areas.

(e)

Character of development. The requested site and building shall be consistent with the visible characteristics of the neighborhood. The group day care home shall not require the modification of the exterior of the dwelling nor the location of any equipment in the front yard.

(f)

Signage. The proposed use, if approved, may have one nonilluminated sign that complies with section 76-176 and shall display only the name and address of the family day care home.

(g)

Hours of operation. Operating hours shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily.

(h)

Inspection. The proposed use, if approved, shall be inspected for compliance with these standards prior to occupancy and at least once each year thereafter within 10 days of the anniversary of the certificate of occupancy.