Daycare Center Guide

• Defined in Section 9-16-1, B.R.C. 1981 and listed below
• Approved either through an Administrative Use Review or a Conditional Use Review in all zoning districts
• Review requirements differ for "daycare, home" (located in a dwelling unit, providing care for twelve or fewer people) from those for a "daycare center"

Administrative Review Process:

1. Application must meet the relevant daycare center standards found in Section 9-6-4(d), B.R.C. 1981 for approval

Conditional Use Review Process:

1. A written statement is required including:
   1. The proposed age and number of children or adults
   2. Number of employees
   3. Hours of operation
   4. Calculations of square footage of indoor floor area
   5. Calculations of square footage of outdoor play area for child care
2. Floor and site plans are required showing:
   1. Play areas
   2. Loading areas
   3. Fencing
3. Proof of state licensing must also be included with the application.
4. The criteria cannot be met by using the variance process.
5. In addition, a day care center must meet other city code requirements that may apply, such as building code or landscape design standards.

Daycare center means a facility:

1. Licensed by the state, if applicable;
2. Providing care for children or adults who do not reside in the facility, are present primarily during daytime hours, and do not regularly stay overnight;
3. Which may include some instruction; and
4. Which is not located within a dwelling unit.

Daycare, home means a facility:

1. Licensed by the state, if applicable;
2. Which is located within a dwelling unit; and
3. Providing care for twelve or fewer children or adults who (except for family members) do not reside in the facility, are present primarily during daytime hours, and do not regularly stay overnight.
4. Family members who receive care in the facility are included in the total.