Land Development Ordinance - Amended 4-7-2025

C. Homeless Shelter (Transient Lodging). A homeless shelter may be allowed in accordance with the following standards:

i. Enclosed Building . A homeless shelter or transient lodging shall be operated with all activities in a fully enclosed principal building with controlled ingress and egress, except an accessory recreation area may be located in the rear of the building, meeting the following standards: 1. Enclosure . The recreation area shall be enclosed with a minimum four (4) feet high fence with direct access from inside the building. Where a chain link fence is used, such fence shall be plastic coated chain link either black or green.

2. Size of Recreation Area. The size of the recreation area shall be based on 10 square feet per bed.

D. A Special Use Permit is required for operation in the Office & Institutional (O&I) Zoning District.

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Congregate Living Facilities .

A. General Standards

i. Public Utilities . Public water and sewer shall be required for the facility.

ii. Drop-Off Location . A roofed drop-off area shall be established for group transportation, such as vans or similar vehicles.

iii . Food Service . If the facility provides a food service, the facility shall continuously maintain central facilities for daily food dispensing and consumption. Meals may be served to persons in their rooms.

B. Life Care Community, Retirement Community . In addition to the general standards the following specific standards shall apply to life care communities and retirement community:

i. Minimum Lot Size . The minimum zoning lot size for a facility shall be five (5) acres.

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