Senior care housing is allowed by special permit in Business A, Business A-1, Business AA, Business AAA, Business B and Residence A-M Districts, provided that the permit conditions listed in this section are met. Senior care housing is defined in § 340-2. A proposed senior care housing development program may comprise any one of the defined types or a combination of them.
Conditions and restrictions. In approving any senior care housing,
the Planning Board shall impose requirements as per the Table of Area
and Bulk Controls for Senior Care Housing.[1]
All required parking areas, loading spaces and outdoor storage areas shall be screened from view by a screen or landscaped or natural buffer. The requirements of § 340-121 shall apply.
The applicant has disclosed all relevant and necessary information
about the operator, including but not limited to name, address, state
and date of incorporation, name and address of owners and/or shareholders
of the operation and prior experience in the operation of such facilities.
If the proposed facility is subject to licensing by the state (depending
on current New York State licensing requirements), the developer/operator
shall demonstrate that the required license(s) has/have been obtained,
in accordance with New York State law.
In senior care facilities that combine types, facilities and services
shall be available to all residents regardless of which type of housing
the resident is in.
The facility is properly designed for the purpose of serving the
needs of senior citizens, aged 55 years and older, including suitable
and adequate facilities for social, cultural and recreational activities
that are regarded as essential to the well-being of the occupants
and the success of the facility.