§ 156-38. Nursery schools and day nurseries.

Nursery schools and day nurseries shall be permitted as principal uses, provided that:

A. 

The site on which a nursery school or day nursery, as defined in this chapter, is operated shall be at least one acre in area.

B. 

There shall be not more than one pupil for each 750 square feet of lot area and a total of not more than 100 pupils.

[Amended 7-15-1998 by L.L. No. 5-1998]

C. 

The site shall contain at least 200 square feet of outdoor play space per child with a minimum play space of 1,000 square feet for any nursery or school. The play space shall be located in rear or side yards at least 50 feet from any lot line and at least 60 feet from residential structures on adjacent properties. The outdoor play area shall be screened with a fence not to exceed six feet in height to protect the school children and to avoid any nuisance to adjoining properties. Hedges, plantings and other living fences shall be considered as fences if placed on the site for such purposes.

D. 

Play or instructional space within a building shall be located on the first floor only and contain at least 35 square feet of area for each child, exclusive of cloakrooms, lavatories, storage rooms and hallways. No play or instructional areas shall be below grade. There shall be at least one toilet and one washbasin for each 15 children, with separate facilities for boys and girls.

E. 

There shall be provided one off-street parking space for each teacher and staff member and one space for every 10 pupils. Parking areas shall be located at least 15 feet from side and rear lot lines and at least 50 feet from the street line. The parking area shall be permanently improved and, if located adjacent to any play area, shall be screened by a fence or hedge at least four feet in height.

F. 

One identification sign, not to exceed two square feet in area, shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of § 156-41 of this chapter pertaining to signs.

G. 

The nursery school or day nursery shall be licensed by either the State Department of Education or the State Department of Social Services, if a license for its operation is required by law, and shall be subject to the requirements of any federal, state, county or local regulatory agencies.

H. 

The Building Inspector shall inspect the school or nursery and issue a permit on an annual basis.

Added 9-22-1982