Article 11 — Senior Citizen/Congregate Care Housing

The purpose of this chapter is to provide locational/developmental/operational standards for the Senior Citizen/Congregate Care Housing facilities. (§ 1, Ord. 666-NS, eff. September 15, 2001)

Senior citizen housing developments are allowed in compliance with Table IV-1 and IV-5 (Allowed Land Uses), subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, and shall be located/developed/operated in the following manner:

1. The number of residential dwelling units shall not exceed a maximum density of 225 units per gross acre in a Senior Citizen Housing Overlay Zone, or the allowable density in other zoning districts;

2. A "density bonus" may be utilized if the development proposal is in compliance with the applicable provisions of Article 2 of this chapter (Bonus Development);

3. The minimum floor area for each residential unit shall be as follows:

Studio: 410 square feet One-bedroom: 570 square feet if kitchen-dining living areas are separate Two-bedroom: 670 square feet if kitchen-dining living areas are separate

4. The main entrance to the facility, common areas, and all living units shall provide disabled access in compliance with the City's Building Code;

5. Adequate internal and external lighting shall be provided for security purposes. The external lighting shall be stationary, directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way and of an intensity compatible with the surrounding neighborhood;

6. Common recreational and entertainment activity area(s) of a number, size and scale consistent with the number of living units shall be provided;

7. Common laundry facilities of sufficient number and accessibility, consistent with the number of living units shall be provided;

8. The development may provide one or more of the following specific common facilities for the use of the residents:

   • A. Beauty and barber shop,

   • B. Central cooking and dining room(s),

   • C. Exercise, educational and recreational room(s),

   • D. Medical/therapy facilities,

   • E. Postal facility,

   • F. Retail sales facility, ATMs, etc., and

   • G. Small scale drug store (not exceeding 850 square feet);

9. Off-street parking shall be provided in compliance with Article 8 of this chapter (Off-Street Parking Standards);

10. A bus turnout and shelter on the on-site arterial frontage may be required by the Review Authority;

11. The owner/operator shall ensure that a transportation shuttle service is provided to meet the needs of the residents;

12. The entire project shall be designed to provide adequate security for residents, guests and employees;

13. Trash receptacle(s) shall be provided on the premises in compliance with Section 9-3.103 ; and

14. Residential occupancy shall be limited to single persons over 55 years of age or married couples of which one spouse is over 55 years of age, or disabled persons as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(§ 1, Ord. 666-NS, eff. September 15, 2001, as amended by § 1, Ord. 828-NS, eff. September 4, 2008)

All senior citizen/congregate care housing facilities shall be subject to the applicable regulations of this Code, including provisions located in the following Articles:

1. Article 11 of Chapter 2 Conditional Use Permits 2. Article 4 of this chapter Landscaping Standards 3. Article 8 of Chapter 2 Minor Conditional Use Permits 4. Article 7 of Chapter 2 Minor Variances 5. Article 7 of this chapter Off-Street Loading Standards 6. Article 8 of this chapter Off-Street Parking Standards 7. Article 10 of Chapter 2 Development Permits 8. Article 12 of this chapter Sign Standards 9. Article 14 of Chapter 2 Special Event Permits 10. Article 9 of Chapter 2 Variances

2. Article 9 of Chapter 2

• (§ 1, Ord. 666-NS, eff. September 15, 2001)