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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance-1983-0535INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER SNOW ORDINANCE No. 535 Series of 1983 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF APPENDIX A, ZONING ORDINANCE, OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOMES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, THAT: Section 1. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 4, Residential-one District, A. Use Regulations, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 11 to read as follows: "11. Residential Group Home for Eight or Fewer CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate state or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for not more than eight CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED OR TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A Residential Group Home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the home; shall be located no closer than 750' from another residential group home, or group home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide view obscuring screening of any additional structure, such as a trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Section 2: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 4, Residential One District, B. Special Uses, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 2 to read as follows: "2. Residential Group Home for Nine or More CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS This is a residential facility licensed by the appropriate State and/or local agency which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for 9 or more CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A residential Group Home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the facility; shall be located no closer than 750 feet from another residential group home,. or group home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide screening of any additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. In order to assess a proposed Residential Group Home facility, the following information shall be submitted by the applicant and used by PlanningCommission and City Council in considering approval of a Special Use Permit. 1. A Site Plan of the site indicating location and extent of all existing and proposed buildings; parking and circulation areas; landscaping and buffering, fences, wall, etc.; recreational facilities and open space; outdoor lighting facilities; trash receptacles; or any other physical features that might help identify the expected character of the proposed facility. 2 A LETTER FROM THE AGENCY LICENSING THE FACILITY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION a THE. FACT THAT THE AGENCY HAS LICENSED OR IS PREPARING TO LICENSE THE FACILITY, b. Special Needs of the residents, such as on-site schooling or training, and any facilities needed to meet such special needs. c THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS FOR WHOM THE LICENSE IS BEING ISSUED d. IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN, THE APPROXIMATE AGES OF THE CHILDREN. Section 3: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 5, Residential One-A District, A. Use Regulations, is hereby amended by the addition of a new sub- section 11 to read as follows: 11. Residential Group Home for Eight or Fewer CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate state or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for not more than eight CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENT RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A Residential Group Home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the home; shall be located no closer that 750' from another residential group home, or group home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide view obscuring screening of any additional structure, such as a trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Section 4: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws,Appendix A,Section 5, Residential One-A District, B. Special Uses, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 2 to read as follows: "2. Residential Group Home for Nine or More CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS: This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate State and/or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for nine or more CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A Residential Group Home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the facility; shall be located no closer than 750 feet from another residential group home, or home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide screening of any additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. In order to adequately assess a proposed Residential Group Home facility, the following information shall be submitted by the applicant and used by Planning Commission and City Council in considering approval of a Special Use Permit. 1. A Site Plan of the site indicating location and extent of all existing and proposed buildings; parking and circulation areas; landscaping and buffering, fences, wall, etc; recreational facilities and open space, outdoor lighting facilities; trash receptacles; or any other physical features that might help identify the expected character of the proposed facility. 2. A LETTER FROM THE AGENCY LICENSING THE FACILITY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: a. THE FACT THAT THE AGENCY HAS LICENSED OR IS PREPARING TO LICENSE THE FACILITY. b. Special needs of the residents, such as on-site schooling or training, and any facilities needed to meet such special needs. c. THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS FOR WHOM THE LICENSE IS BEING ISSUED. d. IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN, THE APPROXIMATE AGES OF THE CHILDREN. 2 Section 5: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 6, Residential-One B District, A. Use Regulations, is here by amended by the addition of a new subsection 11 to read as follows: "11. Residential Group Home for Eight or Fewer CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate state or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for not more than eight CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A Residential Group Home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the home; shall be located no closer than 750' from another residential group home, or group home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide view obscuring screening of any additional structure, such as a trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Section 6: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 6, Residential One-B District,B. Special Uses, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 2 to read as follows: "2. Residential Group Home for Nine or More CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate State and/or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for nine or more CHILDREN AND/OR ELDERLY PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENT RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A Residential Group Home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the facility; shall be located no closer than 750 feet from another residential group home, or group home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide screening of any additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. In order to adequately assess a proposed Residential Group Home facility, the following information shall be submitted by the applicant and used by Planning Conmission and City Council in considering approval of a Special Use Permit. 1. A Site Plan of the site indicating location and extent of all existing and proposed buildings; parking and circulation areas; landscaping and buffering, fences, wall, etc; recreational facilities and open space; outdoor lighting facilities;trash receptacles; or any other physical features that might help identify the expected character of the proposed facility. 2. A LETTER FROM THE AGENCY LICENSING THE FACILITY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: a. THE FACT THAT THE AGENCY HAS LICENSED OR IS PREPARING TO LICENSE THE FACILITY. b. Special needs of the residents, such as on-site schooling or training, and any facilities needed to meet such special needs. c. THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS FOR WHOM THE LICENSE IS BEING ISSUED. d. IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN, THE APPROXIMATE AGES OF THE CHILDREN. 3 Section 7: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 7, Residential One-C District, A. Use Regulations, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 11 to read as follows: "11. Residential Group Home for Eight or Fewer CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS; This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate state or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for not more than eight CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A Residential Group Home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the home; shall be located no closer than 750' from another residential group home, or group home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide view obscuring screening of any additional structure, such as a trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Section 8: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 7, Residential One-C District, B. Special Uses, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 2 to read as follows: "2. Residential Group Home for Nine or More CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS: This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate State and/or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for nine or more CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A residential Group Home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the facility; shall be located no closer than 750 feet from another residential group home, or home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide screening of any additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. In order to adequately assess a proposed Residential Group Home facility, the following information shall be submitted by the applicant and used by Planning Conmission and City Council in considering approval of a Special Use Permit. 1. A Site Plan of the site indicating location and extent of all existing and proposed buildings; parking and circulation areas; landscaping and buffering, fences, wall, etc; recreational facilities and open space; outdoor lighting facilities; trash receptacles; or any other physical features that might help identify the expected character of the proposed facility., 2. A LETTER FROM THE AGENCY LICENSING THE FACILITY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: a. THE FACT THAT THE AGENCY HAS LICENSED OR IS PREPARING TO LICENSE THE FACILITY. b. Special needs of the residents, such as on-site schooling or training, and any facilities needed to meet such special needs. c. THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS FOR WHOM THE LICENSE IS BEING ISSUED. d. IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN, THE APPROXIMATE AGES OF THE CHILDREN. 4 Section 9: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 8 „ R-2 District, A. Use Regulations, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 11. to read as follows: "11. Residential Group Home for Eight or Fewer CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS: This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate state or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for not more than eight CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A Residential Group Home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,590 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the home; shall be located no closer that 750' from another residential group home, or group home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide view obscuring screening of any additional structure, such as a trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Section 10. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 8, R-2 District, B. Special Uses, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 2. to read as follows: "2. Residential Group Home for Nine or More CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS: This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate State and/or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for nine or more CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A residential group home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the facility; shall be located no closer than 750 feet from another residential group home, or home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide screening of any additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. In order to adequately assess a proposed Residential Group Home facility, the following information shall be submitted by the applicant and used by Planning Commission and City Council in considering approval of a Special Use Permit. 1. A site Plan of the site indicating location and extent of all existing and proposed buildings; parking and circulation areas; landscaping and buffering, fences, wall, etc; recreational facilities and open space; outdoor lighting facilities; trash receptacles; or any other physical features that might help identify the expected character of the proposed facility. 2. A LETTER FROM THE AGENCY LICENSING THE FACILITY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. a. THE FACT THAT THE AGENCY HAS LICENSED OR IS PREPARING TO LICENSE THE FACILITY. b. Special needs of the residents, such as on-site schooling or training, and any facilities needed to meet such special needs. c. THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS FOR WHOM THE LICENSE IS BEING ISSUED. d. IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN, THE APPROXIMATE AGES OF THE CHILDREN. 5 Section 11: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 9, R-2A District, A. Use Regulations, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 11. to read as follows: "11. Residential Group Home for Eight or Fewer CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate state or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for not more than eight CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A Residential Group Home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the home shall be located no closer than 750' from another residential group home, or group home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide view obscuring screening of any additional structure, such as a trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Section 12: wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A. Section 9, R-2A District, B. Special Uses, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 2 to read as follows: 112. Residential Group Home for Nine or More CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS; This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate State and/or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for nine or more CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A residential group home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing in the facility; shall be located no closer than 750 feet from another residential group home, or home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide screening of any additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. In order to adequately assess a proposed Residential Group Home facility, the following information shall be submitted by the applicant and used by Planning Commission and City Council in considering approval of a Special Use Permit. 1. A Site Plan of the site indicating location and extent of all existing and proposed buildings; parking and circulation areas; landscaping and buffering, fences, wall, etc; recreational facilities and open space; outdoor lighting facilities; trash receptacles; or any other physical features that might help identify the expected character of the proposed facility. 2. A LETTER FROM THE AGENCY LICENSING THE FACILITY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: a. THE FACT THAT THE AGENCY HAS LICENSED OR IS PREPARING TO LICENSE THE FACILITY. b. Special needs of the residents, such as on-site schooling or training, and any facilities needed to meet such special needs. c. THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS FOR WHOM THE LICENSE IS BEING ISSUED. d. IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN, THE APPROXIMATE AGES OF THE CHILDREN. 6 Section 13: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 10, P-3 District A. Use Regulations, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 11. to read as follows: "11. Residential Group Home for Eight or Fewer CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate state and local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for not more than eight CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENT RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A Residential Group Home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the home; shall be located no closer than 750' from another residential group home, or group home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide view obscuring screening of any additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Section 14: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws,Appendix A, Section 10, R-3 District B. Special Uses, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 2. to read as follows: "2. Residential Group Home for mine or More CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS: This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate State and/or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for nine or more CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A residential group home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing in the facility; shall be located no closer than 750 feet from another residential group home, or home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide screening of an additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. In order to adequately assess a proposed Residential Group Home facility, the following information shall be submitted by the applicant and used by Planning Commission and City Council in considering approval of a Special Use Permit. 1. A Site Plan of the site indicating location and extent of all existing and proposed buildings; parking and circulation areas; landscaping and buffering, fences, wall, etc; recreational facilities and open space; outdoor lighting facilities; trash receptales; or any other physical features that might help identify the expected character of the proposed facility. 2. A LETTER FROM THE AGENCY LICENSING THE FACILITY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION; a. THE FACT THAT THE AGENCY HAS LICENSED OR IS PREPARING TO LICENSE THE FACILITY. b. Special needs of the residents, such as on-site schooling or training, and any facilities needed to meet such special needs. c. THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS FOR WHOM THE LICENSE IS BEING ISSUED. d. IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN, THE APPROXIMATE AGES OF THE CHILDREN. 7 Section 15: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A. Section 11, R-3A District A. Use Regulations, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 11. to read as follows: "11. Residential Group Home for Eight or Fewer CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS: This is a residential facili , ligeoml by t~t 6pproprlatg j%Q aid 10VII agenoies, W1~h provides s~e~ter, care, and/or staff supervision for not more than eight CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED To THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A Residential Group Home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the home; shall be located no closer than 750' from another residential group home, or group home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide view obscuring screening of any additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the neighborhood. Section 16: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, 4WIM n A) Section 11, MA oist!'i4 B. Special Uses, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 2. to read as follows: "2. Residential Group Home for Nine or More CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS: This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropr~~t~ State and/or local 49001ebp which provides shelter 1AY6, andfor staff supervision for nine or more CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENT RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A residential group home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet foj ~jQ UJjLD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing in the faeilityll ii~g located no closer than 79 feet foam another residential group home or home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide screening of any additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. In order to adequately assess a proposed Residential Group Home facility, the following information shall be submitted by the appliSint and used by Planning ~onmlgxlon and City CnunM in wof cring approval of a %poeial Use P~ mit. 1. A Site plan of the site indieatin lbcatio 9 ~ end etttent of all exiting and p£OO89M 1Mldings; parking and circulation areas; landscaping and buffering, fences, wall, etc; recreational facilities and open space; outdoor lighting facilities; trash receptacles; or any other physical features that might help identify the expected character of the proposed facility. 2. A LETTER FROM THE AGENCY LICENSING THE FACILITY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: a. THE FACT THAT THE AGENCY HAS LICENSED OR IS PREPARING TO LICENSE THE FACILITY. b. Special needs of the residents, such as on-site schooling or training,and any facilities needed to meet such special needs. c. THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS FOR WHOM THE LICENSE IS BEING ISSUED. d. IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN, THE APPROXIMATE AGES OF THE CHILDREN. Section 17: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A,Section 14, Agricultural-One District, A. Use Regulations, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 11. to read as follows: "11. Residential Group Home for EIGHT or Fewer CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate state and local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for not more than eight CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE INTHE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A Residential Group Home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the home; shall be located no closer than 750' from another residential group home, or group home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide view obscuring screening of any additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the neighborhood. Section 18. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A. Section 14, Agricultural-one District, B. Special Uses, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 2. to read as follows: "2. Residential Group Home for NINE or More CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS: This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate State and/or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for nine or more CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A residential group home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing in the facility; shall be located no closer than 750 feet from another residential group home or home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide screening of an additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. In order to adequately assess a proposed Residential Group Home facility, the following information shall be submitted by the applicant and used by Planning Commission and City Council in considering approval of a Special Use Permit. 1. A Site Plan of the site indicating location and extent of all existing and proposed buildings; parking and circulation areas; landscaping and buffering, fences, wall, etc; recreational facilities and open space; outdoor lighting facilities; trash receptacles; or any other physical features that might help identify the expected character of the proposed facility. 2. A LETTER FROM THE AGENCY LICENSING THE FACILITY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. a. THE FACT THAT THE AGENCY HAS LICENSED OR IS PREPARING TO LICENSE THE FACLITY. b. Special needs of the residents, such as on-site schooling otraining, and any facilities needed to meet such special needs. c. THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS FOR WHOM THE LICENSE IS BEING ISSUED. d. IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN, THE APPROXIMATE AGES OF THE CHILDREN. 9 Section 19: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 15, Agricultural-Two District, A. Use Regulations, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 11. to read as follows: "11. Residential Group Home for EIGHT or Fewer CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS: This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate state and local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for not more than eight CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A Residential Group Home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the home; shall be located no closer than 750' from another residential group home, or group home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide view obscuring screening of any additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the neighborhood. Section 20. Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 15, Agricultural-Two District; B. Special uses, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 2. to read as follows: 2. Residential Group Home for NINE or More CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS: This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate State and/or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for nine or more CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSON RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENTLY RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A residential group home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the home, shall be located no closer than 750 feet from another residential group home or home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide screen of an additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. In order to adequately assess a proposed Residential Group Home facility, the following information shall be submitted by the applicant and used by Planning Commission and City Council in considering approval or of a Special Use Permit. 1. A Site Plan of the site indicating location and extent of all existing and proposed buildings; parking and circulation areas; landscaping and buffering, fences, wall, etc; recreational facilities and open space; outdoor lighting facilities; trash receptacles; or any other physical features that might help identify the expected character of the proposed facility. 2. A LETTER FROM THE AGENCY LICENSING THE FACILITY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: a. THE FACT THAT THE AGENCY HAS LICENSED OR IS PREPARING TO LICENSE THE FACILITY. b. Special needs of the residents, such as on-site schooling or training, and any facilities needed to meet such special needs. c. THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS FOR WHOM THE LICENSE IS BEING ISSUED. d. IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN, THE APPROXIMATE AGES OF THE CHILDREN. 10 Section 21: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 16, Restricted Commercial-One District; A. Use Regulations, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 11 to read as follows: "11. Residential Group Home for eight or Fewer CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate state and local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for not more than eight CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENT RESIDENT IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A Residential Group Home shall maintain a minimim, lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the home; shall be located no closer than 750' feet from another residential group home, or group home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide view obscuring screening of any additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Section 22: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 16, Restricted Commercial-One District. B. Special Uses, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 2. "2. Residential Group Home for Nine or More CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS: This is a residential facility, licensed by the appropriate State and/or local agencies, which provides shelter, care, and/or staff supervision for nine or more CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS RELATED TO THE CARETAKERS WHO PERMANENT RESIDE IN THE HOME, PLUS THE CARETAKER and additional required staff. A residential group home shall maintain a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet for each CHILD OR ELDERLY PERSON residing at the facility; shall be located no closer than 750 feet from another residential group home or home for the developmentally disabled; shall provide view obscuring screening of any additional structure, such as trash dumpster or playground equipment associated with the group home which is inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. In order to adequately assess a proposed Residential Group Home facility, the following information shall be submitted by the applicant and used by Planning Commission and City Council in considering approval of a Special Use Permit. 1. A Site Plan of the site indicating location and extent of all existing and proposed buildings; parking and circulation areas; landscaping and buffering, fences, wall, etc; recreational facilities and open space; outdoor lighting facilities; trash receptacles; or any other physical features that might help identify the expected character of the proposed facility. 2. A LETTER FROM THE AGENCY LICENSING THE FACILITY WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: a. THE FACT THAT THE AGENCY HAS LICENSED OR IS PREPARING TO LICENSE THE FACILITY. b. Special needs of the residents, such as on-site schooling or training, and any facilities needed to meet such special needs. c. THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN OR ELDERLY PERSONS FOR WHOM THE LICENSE IS BEING ISSUED. d. IN THE CASE OF CHILDREN, THE APPROXIMATE AGES OF THE CHILDREN. 11 Section 23: Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, Appendix A, Section 28. Definitions, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 44a. to read as follows: 44.a. RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME: THIS TERM INCLUDES BOTH GROUP HOMES FOR CHILDREN AND GROUP HOMES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS AS DESCRIBED BELOW. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS DEFINITION, A RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME IS THE USE OF A SITE WHICH IS UNDER SINGLE OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, MANAGEMENT, AND/OR LICENSE, AND WHICH MAY BE CONTAINED IN A SINGLE STRUCTURE, OR A GROUP OR COMPLEX OF BUILDINGS. GROUP HOMES FOR CHILDREN: THESE ARE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES WHICH ARE LICENSED BY A GOVERNMENTAL CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCY OR AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING UP TO 24-HOUR CARE, SUPERVISION, AND/OR TRAINING FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. THOSE CHILDREN PLACID IN A HOME UNDER THE AGE OF 18 BUT WHO REMAIN IN THE HOME AFTER REACHING THE AGE OF 18 SHALL BE CONSIDERED A CHILD UNDER THIS DEFINITION UNTIL REACHING THE AGE OF 21. GROUP HOMES FOR CHILDREN INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF LICENSED FACILITIES: FAMILY FOSTER HOMES, SPECIALIZED GROUP HOMES OR GROUP CENTERS, RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES AND CRISIS CENTERS. GROUP HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY: A group home which is either owner-occupied, TENANT OCCUPIED, OR occupied by a non-profit group for the use of persons, 60 years of age or older, who do not need on-site professional health care facilities or staff. THE HOME MAY BE OPERATED BY, OR EMPLOY PERSONS WHO PROVIDE OTHER SERVICES SUCH AS MEALS AND CLEANING, BUT NOT PHYSICAL OR HEALTH CARE. Section 24: Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge; that it is promulgated for the health, safety and welfare of the public, and that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the ordinance bears a rational relation to these objectives. Section 25: Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall for any reason be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid, such judgement shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 26: This Ordinance shall take effect 15 publication. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by 11th day of April, 1983; ordered published in full circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public final passage set for May 9, 1983, at 7:30 o'clock 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. days after final a vote of 8 to 0 on this in a newspaper of general Hearing and consideration on p.m., in Council Chambers, READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of 7 to 0 this 27th day of June , 1983. SIGNED by the Mayor on this 28th day of June , 1983. FRANK STITES, MAYOR ATTEST: / Wanda Sang, City erk 1ST PUBLICATION: April 14, 1983 2ND PUBLICATION: July 7, 1983 Wheat Ridge Sentinel Effective Date: July 22, 1983 APPROVED AS-TO FORM: John Hayes, City Attorney 12