Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
(a)
Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to establish land use
regulations in medium intensity areas for a community based program providing
quality daytime care for functionally impaired or physically disabled senior
adults. Land use controls in this section will be imposed due to the sensitive
nature of this use, the clientele served, to minimize concerns of security,
traffic, and to insure a safe and stable environment.
(b)
Conditional use permit
required. The Commission shall review all applications for adult day
care centers in accordance with OAC
120:10-13-19.
(c)
Zoning districts. Adult day
care centers may be permitted to locate I the following zoning districts:
(1) High Rise General Residential District
(RD-4)
(2) Office Commercial
District (CO)
(3) Health Center
Commercial District (CHC)
(d)
Submission requirements. In
addition to the requirements stated in OAC
120:10-13-19
the following documentation must be submitted for review of any proposed adult
day care center:
(1)
Floor Plan.
A floor plan, accurately drawn to scale, showing the floor space devoted to but
not limited to office, social nitration, recreation, therapy, dining, meal
preparation, restrooms, storage, special equipment and emergency
exits.
(2)
Program of
operation. The program of operation should detail internal basic and/or
special service and any external services provided, including but not limited
to physical or speech therapy, counseling, recreation and other activities;
number of clients to be served; number of and titles of permanent staff members
and volunteers; number of external care providers including nurses; facility
hours of operation; provisions for transportation of clients; proof of legal
ownership; and, if applicable, source of funding.
(3)
Exterior facility. Safe and
secure ingress and egress to the property and the structure should be provided.
All sidewalks, walkways, public building entrances, and parking areas shall be
handicapped accessible and constructed in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
(4)
Off-street parking. All parking facilities associated with adult
day care centers shall comply with the off-street parking requirements in
Subchapter 7 and Subchapter 17. Handicapped access to the facility shall be
provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Guidelines and
Regulations. All off-street parking lots and parking areas shall be handicapped
accessible and designed with adequate space available for emergency
vehicles.
(5)
Mixed use
building. If an adult day care center operation is a subdivision of a
larger organizational program, or located in a mixed use building, the center
shall meet all of the specified requirements of the zoning district
regulations.
(6)
Signage. All signage shall be in accordance with Subchapter 15 and
be reviewed and approved by the Commission prior to installation.
(7)
License and inspection
required. All centers must be licensed and inspected for compliance by
the Oklahoma State Department of Health. All facilities must be inspected by
the City of Oklahoma City for compliance with applicable building and other
codes.
