§ 20-291. Day care centers.

The following applies to day care centers:

(1)

The site shall have loading and drop-off points designed to avoid interfering with traffic and pedestrian movements.

(2)

Outdoor play areas shall be located and designed in a manner which mitigates visual and noise impacts of adjoining residential areas.

(3)

Each center shall obtain applicable state, county and city licenses.

(4)

Day care facilities in the IOP district shall be subject to a maximum lot coverage of 65 percent.

(5)

Day care facilities shall submit average annual test results for radon gas. Results shall be submitted annually on the anniversary of the day of the issuance of the original occupancy permit. Day care facilities shall comply with all applicable state and federal requirements pertaining to testing and requiring mitigation techniques.

(6)

Prior to issuance of a building permit, day care facilities shall conduct tests of existing noise conditions and submit test results to the city for review. In order for a building permit to be issued, existing conditions shall comply with Minnesota Rules 7010.

(Ord. No. 377, § 27, 5-24-04)