§ 7.502. Group Homes.

Adult Care Homes, Juvenile Group Homes, Group Homes for the Disabled, and Supervisory Care Facilities (for purposes of this Section 7.502, such uses are collectively referred to as "Group Homes") shall be permitted, provided that:

A.

No Group Home is located on a lot within one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) feet, measured by a straight line in any direction, from the lot line of another Group Home;

B.

Where legally required, the Group Home is licensed by, certified by, approved by, registered with, or under contract with a Federal, State, or local government and evidence of such is provided to the Planning Department within sixty (60) days of approval of the Planning Department;

C.

No exterior change which would alter its residential character shall be made to the exterior of the building(s) and the grounds;

D.

The location of the Group Home has been approved by the Planning Department; and

E.

An administrative record of each Group Home shall be maintained with the Planning Department.

(Ord. No. 1772, 6-23-93; Ord. No. 2386, § 3, 6-22-04)