§ 35-375. Day Care Facilities.

The following requirements apply to registered family homes, group day care homes, nursery schools, and day care centers:

(a)

License and Registration. All group day care homes, nursery schools, and day care centers shall have a current license issued by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Registered family homes shall maintain a current registration with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

(b)

Standards Within Residential Districts. Day care facilities shall comply with the following conditions within residential zoning districts:

(1)

Outdoor play space shall not be permitted within the front yard area.

(2)

No signs shall be permitted except for a name plate not exceeding one (1) square foot in size and attached flat to the main structure.

(c)

Outdoor Play Areas. The outdoor play space for day care centers, group day care homes, and nurseries which abut or are located within a residential zoning district shall be enclosed by a six-foot solid (opaque) fence. If the adjacent property is zoned residential but is in use as a private/public school, church or park a fence shall be required. At the option of the applicant it may be predominantly open or a solid fence.

(d)

Required Residency. The provision of day care in a single-family home which may be permitted by a specific use permit shall require that the owner of the property in question occupy as their primary residence the home providing said day care services.

(Ord. No. 100126) (Ord. No. 101816, § 2, 12-15-05) (Ord. No. 2009-01-15-0001, § 2, 1-15-09) (Ord. No. 2010-11-18-0985, § 2, 11-18-10)