[Adopted 10-2-1995 by Ord.
No. 176-95]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Dwelling units for elderly occupancy in two- or three-storied structures,
which provide three meals per day, personal care services, transportation
and housekeeping services.
Nursing services and assistance with activities of daily living provided
to clients living within a managed residential community having supportive
services that encourage clients primarily age 55 or older to maintain a maximum
level of independence. Routine household services may be provided as "assisted
living services" by the assisted living services agency or by the managed
residential community as well as providing an alternative for elderly persons
who require some help or aid with activities of daily living or nursing services
in order to remain in their private residential units within the managed residential
community. Services are defined and/or described in regulations of Connecticut
State Agencies and/or future federal guidelines that may be promulgated regarding
assisted living services or facilities.
Section 19-13-D105 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
A.
Building permits. No person shall apply for a building
permit for the construction of any structure designed and approved for the
purpose of either providing assisted living for the elderly or assisted living
services unless it first registers with the Town Clerk of the Town of Rocky
Hill a certificate in a form to be prescribed by the Building Department which
shall contain the following information:
(1)
The location of the property to be designated for the
purpose.
(2)
The name and address of the owner of the real property
for the facility being constructed.
(3)
The name of the licensed assisted living services agency
that will be providing services to the managed residential community.
(4)
A photocopy of the license issued by the State of Connecticut
for the operation of the assisted living services agency issued pursuant to
the regulation of the State of Connecticut as well as Section 19a-491 of the
Connecticut General Statutes.
B.
Certificates of occupancy.
(1)
No person shall convert, use or offer to the public for
future use any existing structure for the purpose of either providing assisted
living for the elderly or assisted living services unless it first registers
with the Town Clerk of the Town of Rocky Hill a certificate in a form to be
prescribed by the Building Department which shall contain the following information:
(a)
The location of the property to be designated for the
purpose.
(b)
The name and address of the owner of the real property
for the facility being constructed.
(c)
The name of the entity that will be providing the services.
(d)
A photocopy of the license issued by the State of Connecticut
for the operation of the facility issued pursuant to the regulation of the
State of Connecticut as well as Section 19a-491 of the Connecticut General
Statutes.
(2)
Upon said filing the Building Department, in a form it
shall prescribe, shall issue a certificate of use and occupancy which shall,
in addition to all other requirements, certify that said person has complied
with this section.
C.
Compliance. No person shall use or offer to the public
for future use within any structure located in the Town of Rocky Hill any
assisted living for the elderly or assisted living services unless he/she
first complies with the pertinent sections of this article. Each occurrence
shall constitute a separate and distinct violation and carry with it a penalty
of $99 per day, per violation.
