Lot Area. Property used for a Child Care Center shall conform to the minimum area requirements of the zone district within which it is located. The minimum lot size shall in no case be less than 40,000 square feet.

The center or building in which it is located shall conform to all bulk and yard requirements of the zone district within which it is located.

At least one on-site parking space shall be provided for each on-duty staff person and one visitor space per each 10 children allowed by license in the center.

No designated area for active play or play structures shall be located in a front yard or within 15 feet of a side or rear lot line.

An on-site vehicle turnaround and passenger loading and unloading area shall be provided. There shall be safe vehicular ingress and egress, sight distance and access to the Child Care Center.

A designated safe outdoor area for active play shall be provided. It shall be enclosed by a security fence or barrier which is a minimum of five feet in height.

Signs shall conform to the sign regulations in subsection 40-8.7 and Schedule 5, Schedule of Permitted Business and Real Estate Signs.

The property shall be landscaped to provide adequate buffering and screening.

No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until the Planning Board has granted site plan approval or change of use approval.

The Child Care Center shall not be located within 500 feet of any place or location wherein toxic, hazardous or dangerous materials are stored, assembled or produced.

A Child Care Center is not a permitted use in any Residential Zone District.