Port Hueneme Municipal Code § 10281 Permitted uses

The purpose of this part is to ensure that large family day care homes providing child care in residential districts do not adversely impact the adjacent neighborhood. While large family day care homes are needed by residents in this City, especially in close proximity to their homes in residential neighborhoods, the potential traffic, noise and safety impacts of this use should be regulated in the interest of nearby residents and the children in the day care facility. It is also the intent of this section to allow family day care homes in residential surroundings to give children a home environment which is conducive to healthy and safe development.

(Ord. No. 711, § 4, 11-5-12)

Large family day care homes are permitted uses in the City's R-1 district, subject to the permit requirements (Section 10282) and performance standards (Section 10283) established below.

(Ord. No. 711, § 4, 11-5-12)

Any person wishing to conduct a large family day care home as defined in Section 10059 shall apply for a Ministerial Permit pursuant to Section 10354. A large family day care home meeting the performance standards for operation specified in Section 10283, shall, after application therefore, be issued a Business License pursuant to Article V of this code.

(Ord. No. 711, § 4, 11-5-12)

A. State Licensing Required. These standards apply in addition to the requirements of the California Department of Social Services and its facility licensing procedures. Licensing by the Department of Social Services is required for all child day care facilities.

B. Structures. A large family day care home shall conform to all property development standards of the zoning district in which it is located unless otherwise provided in this section.

C. Noise. The operation of a large family day care home shall comply with noise standards contained in the Port Hueneme Municipal Code, Article III, Chapter 5 (Noise Control).

D. On-Site Parking. On-site parking for large family day care homes shall not be required except for that required for the residential building.

E. Passenger Loading. Curbside loading shall be presumed adequate for drop-off and pick-up of children. However, where the Parking and Traffic Engineer, in evaluating a particular large family day care home, determines that curbside loading is not adequate, the Parking and Traffic Engineer shall approve a passenger loading plan.

F. Lighting. Passenger loading areas may be illuminated. If a passenger loading area is illuminated, the lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties and of an intensity compatible with the residential neighborhood.

G. Concentration of Uses. A residential parcel shall not be bordered on more than one (1) side by a care facility.

H. Swimming Pools or Spas. No swimming pools or spas shall be installed on the site due to high risk and safety considerations. An existing pool or spa for a separate use on the parcel may be allowed if determined by the Director that adequate, secure separation exists between the pool or spa and the facilities used by the children.

(Ord. No. 711, § 4, 11-5-12)