The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Adult foster care facility.

(1)

The term "adult foster care facility" means a governmental or nongovernmental establishment that provides foster care to adults. Subject to MCL 400.726a(1), adult foster care facility includes facilities and foster care family homes for adults who are aged, mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or physically disabled who require supervision on an ongoing basis but who do not require continuous nursing care.

(2)

The term "adult foster care facility" does not include any of the following:

a.

A nursing home licensed under article 17 of the public health code, Public Act No. 368 of 1978 (MCL 333.20101 et seq.).

b.

A home for the aged licensed under article 17 of the public health code, Public Act No. 368 of 1978 (MCL 333.20101 et seq.).

c.

A hospital licensed under article 17 of the public health code, Public Act No. 368 of 1978 (MCL 333.20101 et seq.).

d.

A hospital for the mentally ill or a facility for the developmentally disabled operated by the department of community health under the mental health code, Public Act No. 258 of 1974 (MCL 330.1001 et seq.).

e.

A county infirmary operated by a county department of social services or family independence agency under section 55 of the social welfare act, Public Act No. 280 of 1939 (MCL 400.55).

f.

A child caring institution, children's camp, foster family home, or foster family group home licensed or approved under Public Act No. 116 of 1973 (MCL 722.111 et seq.), if the number of residents who become 18 years of age while residing in the institution, camp, or home does not exceed the following:

1.

Two, if the total number of residents is ten or fewer.

2.

Three, if the total number of residents is not less than 11 and not more than 14.

3.

Four, if the total number of residents is not less than 15 and not more than 20.

4.

Five, if the total number of residents is 21 or more.

g.

A foster family home licensed or approved under Public Act No. 116 of 1973 (MCL 722.111 et seq.), that has a person who is 18 years of age or older placed in the foster family home under section 5(7) of Public Act No. 116 of 1973 (MCL 722.115).

h.

An establishment commonly described as an alcohol or a substance abuse rehabilitation center, a residential facility for persons released from or assigned to adult correctional institutions, a maternity home, or a hotel or roominghouse that does not provide or offer to provide foster care.

i.

A facility created by Public Act No. 152 of 1885 (MCL 36.1 et seq.).

Adult foster care small group home means an adult foster care facility with the approved capacity to receive 12 or fewer adults who shall be provided with foster care.

Foster care means the provision of supervision, personal care, and protection, in addition to room and board, for 24 hours a day, five or more days a week, and for two or more consecutive weeks, for compensation.

(Ord. No. 83-12, § 2(16A.01), 12-20-1983)

Adult foster care facilities and adult foster care small group homes that provide foster care for more than six individuals are excluded and are a prohibited use in the R-1A and R-1B single-family residential districts within the city.

(Ord. No. 83-12, § 3(16A.02), 12-20-1983)

Any federal, state or county regulation or statute which is more stringent than the sections in this article, shall apply in place of or in addition to the sections in this article.

(Ord. No. 83-12, § 4(16A.03), 12-20-1983)

The provisions of this article shall be administered by the building department and the building inspector and his deputies as designated by the mayor and council.

(Ord. No. 83-12, § 5(16A.04), 12-20-1983)