[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish standards for child day care in a home (small and large) and/or day care centers. Child day care in a home (small and large) shall be clearly incidental to the use of the dwelling and may not change the character of the dwelling or adversely affect the uses allowed in its zoning district.
[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]
All new child day care in a home (large) and day care centers shall be located consistent with the following standards:
A. 
Child day care in a home (large) shall be located a minimum of 300 feet from a residential care facility, child day care in a home (small and large), and day care center.
[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]
A. 
Child day care in a home (small and large) and day care centers shall comply with the following standards:
1. 
Child day care in a home (small) shall serve eight or fewer children, including children who reside at the home and are under the age of 10.
2. 
Child day care in a home (large) shall serve seven to 14 children, including children who reside at the home and are under the age of 10.
3. 
Day care centers shall serve seven or more persons.
B. 
Child day care in a home (large) and day care centers shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
1. 
License.
The operator shall secure and maintain a license from the State of California Department of Social Services.
2. 
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Plan.
A plan and schedule for the pick-up and drop-off of children or clients shall be provided for approval by the Director. The plan shall demonstrate that adequate parking and loading are provided to minimize congestion and conflict points on travel aisles and public streets. The plan shall include an agreement that includes, at a minimum:
a. 
A scheduled time for pick-up and drop-off with allowances for emergencies; and
b. 
Prohibitions of double-parking, blocking driveways of neighboring properties, or using driveways of neighboring properties to turn around.
3. 
Screening.
A periphery wall, constructed of wood or masonry, or landscaping screen shall be provided to screen outdoor activity areas and shall achieve 75 percent opacity. Chain metal fencing or barbed wire is prohibited. The height of the screening shall comply with the standards of the underlying zone.
4. 
Hours of Operation.
Hours of operation shall only be within the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be allowed subject to approval of an Administrative Use Permit.