This section establishes standards for day care facilities and group care centers, where allowed in compliance with Article 44-2 (Zoning Classifications, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards). Day care facilities and group care centers shall be operated in compliance with state law and in a manner that recognized the needs of day care and residential care operators and minimizes effects on surrounding properties. Licensing by the California Department of Social Services is required for community care facilities. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))

44-4.20.010 Family Day Care, Small.

A family day care home (small) is considered a residential use and is subject to the same standards and requirements as a residence in the same zone. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))

44-4.20.020 Family Day Care, Large, and Child or Group Day Care Center.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a large family day care, a child care center (nonresidential), or a group day care center (nonresidential) shall be allowed only if the following standards are met and with the approval of the appropriate discretionary permit.

(a) Location. The large family day care or child care center shall not be located within three hundred feet of an existing family day care (large or small) or child care center as measured from any point upon the outside walls of the existing or proposed structure that will house the children or persons who will receive the care.

(b) Parking. Sufficient parking spaces exist that will provide at least one off-street parking space for each non-resident employee plus one parking space for every five children or persons authorized to be cared for at the facility.

(c) Fire Code. The existing structure meets all applicable regulations of the state fire marshall found at Title 24, California Administrative Code, Part 2, Chapter 2-12.

(d) Applicable Laws. The operation of the facility complies with all applicable laws and ordinances. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))