Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 23 — Zoning›Division V — SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
Elk Grove Municipal Code Ch. 23.88 Care Facilities
Elk Grove Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Elk Grove
Cite as: Elk Grove Municipal Code Chapter 23.88 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 23.88.010. Purpose and applicability.¶
The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for review of large community care facilities and large residential care facilities for the elderly and chronically ill in compliance with State law. In order to protect the public health, safety and welfare and to preserve and protect the integrity of residential neighborhoods, provisions herein are intended to prevent an overconcentration of these facilities.
(Ord. 26-2006 § 3, eff. 8-11-2006; Ord. 23-2014 § 3 (Exh. A), eff. 10-10-2014)
§ 23.88.020. Definitions.¶
Terms unique to this chapter are listed in EGMC Chapters 23.26 (Use Classification System) and 23.100 (General Definitions).
(Ord. 8-2011 § 37(A), eff. 6-24-2011; Ord. 23-2014 § 3 (Exh. A), eff. 10-10-2014)
§ 23.88.030. Permit requirements.¶
A permit is required for large community care facilities and large residential care facilities for the elderly and chronically ill, as applicable, in accordance with Division III, Zoning Districts, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards, of this title.
(Ord. 26-2006 § 3, eff. 8-11-2006; Ord. 28-2007 § 3, eff. 10-26-2007; Ord. 23-2014 § 3 (Exh. A), eff. 10-10-2014)
§ 23.88.040. Development standards for care facilities.¶
In addition to the development standards of the underlying zoning district, large community care facilities and large residential care facilities for the elderly and chronically ill shall comply with the following standards:
A. License. Facilities shall be licensed by the appropriate State or County agency and shall comply with all licensing requirements thereof.
B. Separation. To prevent an overconcentration of facilities in any one (1) area, no large community care facilities and large residential care facilities for the elderly and chronically ill shall be allowed to be located within one thousand (1,000' 0") feet of the boundaries of a parcel with another such facility.
C. Parking. Parking shall comply with the applicable provisions of EGMC Chapter 23.58, Parking.
D. Signs. Signs for residential care facilities shall be permitted as follows:
Residential care facilities, small, shall comply with the signage standards for home occupations.
Residential care facilities, large, shall comply with the signage standards for multifamily dwellings and complexes.
(Ord. 26-2006 § 3, eff. 8-11-2006; Ord. 23-2014 § 3 (Exh. A), eff. 10-10-2014; Ord. 20-2018 § 3 (Exh. A), eff. 11-9-2018)
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