HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson Planning Commission will review changes in the language in the Day Care section of the City's zoning regulations at their meeting on Tuesday.
Below are the proposed regulations, as provided to the Planning Commission by Jim Seitnater.
Sec. 27-903 Licensed Day Care Homes, Licensed Group Day Care Homes, Child Care Centers and Preschools
A. Day care homes and group day care homes shall be permitted subject to the approval of a residential day care permit by the City. The following standards shall apply:
1. The day care provider shall be licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment of the State of Kansas and shall reside on the premises.
2. Outside play areas shall be fenced.
3. Only one employee, other than persons residing on the premises, shall be permitted.
4. Prior to the approval of a residential day care permit or the renewal of a permit, the home shall be inspected for compliance with any applicable building or fire codes.
If any deficiencies are found, they shall be corrected prior to approval of the permit by the City.
5. The initial permit shall remain in effect unless the permit is revoked by the City or there is a change in ownership, or the State of Kansas license is no longer valid.
B. Child care centers and preschools may be permitted based upon the following:
1. As an accessory use permitted by right in conjunction with an approved educational or institutional use.
2. As an accessory use and in conjunction with an approved commercial or industrial use or governmental agency provided that a special use permit is approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
3. As a principal use that meets all state and local regulations. Refer to Sec. 27-406 Table of Land Use Categories, to determine the zoning districts in which a child care center or preschool is permitted.
4. Child care centers and preschools shall be subject to a general traffic plan being submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Such plan shall not permit parking on any adjacent public street, and shall include a drop-off and pick-up site designated to prevent traffic congestion or vehicles stacking onto the public streets.
The City of Hutchinson Planning Commission will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 125 East Avenue B.
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