§ 21-63. Family foster homes, family day care homes and adult family-care homes.

(a)

Family foster homes, family day care homes and adult family-care homes are permitted in residential areas in homes occupied by the family that provides the licensed care. These types of family care homes are not subject to local zoning laws because they are owner-occupied and because only a small number of persons can be cared for in each home. Licensing, registration, occupancy and other matters are regulated under specific provisions of the Florida Statutes. They are included as a group in the Table of Land Uses (Table 21-31(A)), and permitted in all residential zoning districts.

(b)

Where State law permits such uses in residential zoning districts, no sign indicating the purpose or nature of the facility shall be permitted.

(c)

Play areas and playgrounds at family care homes shall be shaded a minimum of fifty (50) percent by canopy trees. The list of appropriate trees is found in Article III, section 21-127.

(d)

Any violation of applicable State statute or regulations shall be deemed a violation of this Code, and shall constitute grounds for termination of the use.

(Ord. No. O-00-09, Art. 2 (2.03.03), 4-24-00)