Chapter 19.33 — LARGE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES

The purpose for establishing these operational standards is to allow the establishment and operation of large family child care homes consistent with state law, while maintaining the residential character of neighborhoods and promoting compatibility with adjacent residences.

(Ord. 2005-02, 2005; Ord. 2009-12 § 3, 2009.)

Large family child care homes may care for up to fourteen children if the following conditions are met:

(A) The operator of a family child care home obtains and maintains a state license throughout the operation of the child care home. The operator shall annually provide the community development department with a copy of the state receipt for payment of annual fees.

(B) The licensee obtains a permit in accordance with Section 19.33.040 of this chapter.

(Ord. 2005-02, 2005; Ord. 2009-12 § 3, 2009.)

Large family child care homes shall be operated in accordance with the following standards:

(A) Large family child care homes shall arrange staggered times for clients to drop off and pick up children.

(B) Any side or rear yard areas intended for child care use shall be surrounded by a solid fence or wall with a minimum height of six feet.

(C) Outdoor recreational equipment and play areas shall be set back a minimum of five feet from perimeter property lines.

(Ord. 2005-02, 2005; Ord. 2009-12 § 3, 2009.)

A ministerial permit from the community development department shall be required prior to commencing a large family childcare operation, in accordance with the following:

(A) An application for a large family child care home permit shall be filed with the community development department on forms provided by the department, accompanied by the applicable fee, and a current copy of the state license.

(B) The application shall contain a written list of the purpose, limitations, and standards listed in this chapter, and the operator shall sign an agreement to operate the childcare home consistent with these requirements.

(C) Within five calendar days after filing the application, the community development director or designee shall approve or deny the permit, based on the ability and agreement of the applicant to meet the purpose, limitations, and standards of this ordinance.

(D) Any large family child care home permit may be suspended or revoked by the community development director if and when it is determined that the operation is being conducted:

(a) In violation of any city, state, or federal code, ordinance, or regulation;

(b) To the detriment of the public's health, safety, or welfare;

(c) Inconsistently with the purpose, limitations, and standards of this chapter.

(E) No large family child care home permit shall be transferred or assigned to another location or person.

(Ord. 2005-02, 2005; Ord. 2009-12 § 3, 2009.)

Cross References

Section 19.33.020(B)