§ 23.08.110. Residential Care Facilities.

Board and care homes for ambulatory residents, where no medical care is provided, are subject to all applicable standards for multiple-family dwellings in addition to the provisions of this section.

a.

Permit requirement. No land use permit is required when six or fewer persons are provided 24-hour care in a single-family residence. Minor Use Permit approval is required for more than six boarders, whether in a single-family residence or a larger facility.

b.

Minimum site area. 20,000 square feet is the minimum site area for more than six boarders.

c.

Fencing. Any play areas for children are to be fenced to prevent uncontrolled access to and from the site.

d.

Parking. For facilities with more than six boarders, parking is to be provided as set forth in Section 23.08.108d (Nursing and Personal Care - Parking).

e.

Board and care homes - Additional standards. Board and care homes for ambulatory residents, where no medical care is provided, are also subject to all applicable standards for multiple-family dwellings.

[Amended 1995, Ord. 2715]