Extracted standards
4 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Minimum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft
A fence at least four (4) feet in height shall completely enclose the outdoor recreation area so that children are safely contained inside and that all persons entering the recreation area are within direct line of sight from the childcare center classroom areas or from inside the building.
- Minimum outdoor recreation area per child75 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
A minimum of 75 square feet of usable outdoor recreation area shall be provided for each child that may use the space at any one time.
Parking
- Designated arrival and departure zone
A designated arrival and departure zone shall be located adjacent to the childcare center in such a manner that children do not have to cross vehicle travel aisles to enter or exit the center.
Setback
- Play equipment not in required yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. setbacksSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.
No play equipment shall be located within the required yard setbacks.
From the ordinance
A minimum of 75 square feet of usable outdoor recreation area shall be provided for each child that may use the space at any one time.