Portola Municipal Code Ch. 17.48 Community Care Facility, Large

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate large community care facilities in residential zones. The following standards shall apply to the operation of large community care facilities in residential zones where allowed, following issuance of an administrative permit.

(Ord. No. 352, § 1, 11-28-2018)

Large community care facilities may be permitted in residential districts, subject to the approval of an administrative permit by the city manager or his or her designee.

(Ord. No. 352, § 1, 11-28-2018)

A. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 17.40.030.

B. A six-foot high fence and/or wall shall be erected around the side and rear property lines in accordance with Section 17.34.030.C.6.

C. Design will minimize to the degree possible, excessive noise impacts to adjoining properties.

D. Facilities will not interfere with traffic and circulation of the neighborhood and shall be facilitated in a safe and effective manner.

E. No signs advertising the use of the property as a large community care facility shall be permitted.

F. The applicant shall comply with any conditions imposed by the city manager or his or her designee deemed necessary to satisfy the findings of approval in this section.

G. A required hearing shall be held in accordance with Section 17.88.020 for an administrative permit. The approving authority is the city manager or his or her designee.

(Ord. No. 352, § 1, 11-28-2018)

The approval or conditional approval of an administrative permit for a large community care facility shall be based on a finding by the city manager or his or her designee that the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the use and facility will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood, or to the general welfare of the city.

(Ord. No. 352, § 1, 11-28-2018)

The approved permit shall be prominently displayed at all times at the approved location.

(Ord. No. 352, § 1, 11-28-2018)