§ 156-39.2. Day-care centers.

Day-care centers shall be permitted in the C and the C/BP Zoning Districts of the Town of Carmel, provided that:

A. 

The site on which a day-care center, 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 1,500 square feet of lot area and a total of not more than 100 children.

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. 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 children and to avoid any nuisance to adjoining properties. In addition to the fence, a landscaped buffer strip, a minimum of 15 feet in width shall surround all outdoor play areas.

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. Pickup and dropoff areas for pupils shall be separate from off-street parking areas.

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 day-care center shall be licensed by New York State Department of Social Services, if a license for its operation is required by law, and shall be subject to all requirements of all federal, state, county or local regulatory agencies.

H. 

The Building Inspector shall inspect the day-care center and issue a permit on an annual basis.

I. 

All accessory structures and features shall be adequately accommodated on the site. Dumpsters shall be indicated on the site plan and shall be enclosed and screened. Storage buildings shall be directly accessible and shall not interfere with circulation patterns or open space areas. All play apparatus shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

J. 

The facility shall be supported by utility infrastructure that is adequate to accommodate the anticipated use of the facility. The applicant shall submit a utility infrastructure analysis that documents the adequacy of water, sewerage, electric, telephone, cable TV and any other utility service necessary to support the facility. Documentation from the utility service providers shall support this analysis.

Added 11-7-2001 by L.L. No. 5-2001; amended 3-20-2002 by L.L. No. 1-2002