4.04.08.B
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
8 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Fencing & walls
- Minimum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for play area3.5 ft
A fence at least 3 feet 6 inches in height must completely enclose the outdoor play area
Other
- Hours of operation
The hours of operation for the Child Day Home are limited to 5 days a week between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Maximum non-resident assistants2 count
No more than 2 non-resident assistants/employees are permitted at any time during hours of operation.
- Maximum number of children12 count
The total number of children cared for in a Child Day Home must not exceed 12 children under the age of 13.
- Notice to adjacent property owners
Prior to the approval of a Zoning Permit for a Child Day Home, written notice of the Zoning Permit application must be sent to the last known address of the owner of each adjacent property
- Play area location
The outdoor play area must be located in the rear or side yard
- Minimum outdoor play area per child75 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The minimum size of the outdoor play area is 75 square feet for each child permitted in the outdoor play area at any given time
- Must be principal residence
The Child Day Home must be the principal residence of the Child Day Home provider.
From the ordinance
The total number of children cared for in a Child Day Home must not exceed 12 children under the age of 13. A Child Day Home that cares for more than 9 children is permitted only in a single-family detached dwelling unit located on a lot that is at least 4,000 square feet.