This chapter is intended to provide for large family day care homes when located on property occupied by a single-family residence and which are clearly incidental to the use of the dwelling and do not change the character thereof or adversely affect the uses permitted in the zone of which it is a part.

Large family day care homes, in accordance with the regulations contained herein, are permitted on property occupied by a single-family residence within the City.

The requirements set out in this chapter apply to all large family day care homes within the City.

Each large family day care home provider in the City shall sign and file a statement indicating his or her awareness of City regulations applicable to the operation of large family day care homes. The provider shall file with the Community Development Department a copy of his or her current state license to operate a large family day care home.

Parking spaces are to be provided as set forth in Chapter 12-32 of this title for single-family residences.

The provider operating the large family day care home must live in the home. Additional caregivers, required under the State Health and Safety Code, need not live in the home.

Activities in the home must comply with the noise regulations contained in Chapter 5-5 of this Code. All play areas shall be located behind a solid wall or fence separating the area from neighboring residences.

The provider shall comply with all other provisions of this title applicable to single-family dwellings, including without limitation those related to signs and landscaping.