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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/18/10 Zoning Text Amendment Art VI Sec 11.3HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE HARNETT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County adopted the Harnett County Zoning Regulations on July 18, 1988; June 5, 2000, and June 15, 2009 for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the county residents; and WHEREAS, this ordinance was adopted under authority granted by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina, particularly G.S. 153A -340; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance contains provisions for amending said ordinance and those provisions have been followed; and WHEREAS, the Harnett County Planning Board has reviewed the amendment to the articles of the Zoning Ordinance as listed below and recommends the adoption of the following amendment. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA that Article VI "Zoning Districts and Regulations ", Section 11.3 "Use Regulations" of the Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to read as indicated below: Daycare Facilities: Adult Daycare, Childcare Facility, and In -Home Childcare Daycare facilities shall comply with all State and federal laws that pertain to the health, safety, and welfare of facility clients. In addition, all daycare facilities shall comply with the following specific requirements as applicable: A. Outdoor activity area(s) shall be enclosed by a security fence shall be located outside of the front building setback as established by this Ordinance. 1. The fence or wall shall be made of any suitable and durable material that is intended for a fence. 2. The fence or wall shall be designed so that a four inch (4 ") diameter sphere cannot pass through any opening. 3. All gates and doors opening through such fence or wall shall have self- closing and self - latching devices which keeps the gate or door closed at all times; however, the door of any dwelling which furnishes part of the enclosure need not be so equipped. 4. All outdoor play areas should have at least 75 square foot per child. 5. Parking areas shall not abut fenced play areas without provisions for ballasts or curbing. B. Commercial Childcare Facility 1. Outdoor activity area(s) shall be enclosed by a security fence at least five (5) in height and shall be located outside of the front building setback as established by this Ordinance. C. In -Home Childcare 1. In no case shall any in -home childcare facility have more than that maximum number of children allowable. Of that number, the following requirements must be met: a) No more than five (5) pre - school -age children shall be cared for. b) No more than eight (8) school -age children shall be cared for. 2. Childcare provider must live in the residence full -time. 3. Outdoor activity area(s) shall be enclosed by a security fence at least four (4) feet in height and shall be located outside of the front building setback as established by this Ordinance. Duly adopted this 18th day of October, 2010 and effective upon adoption. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS S , Timoth B. cNeill, Chairman ATTEST: t ` T Marg et Regina Weeler, Clerk to the Board " " " "'