Chapter 18.180
FAMILY DAY CARE PROVIDERS
Sections
18.180.020 Family day care providers.
18.180.010 Title.
This chapter shall be entitled “Family Day Care Providers.” [Ord. 1591 § 373, 2014.]
18.180.020 Family day care providers.
A family day care provider home facility is a permitted use in all zones, subject to the following conditions:
(1) The family day care provider is currently licensed by the state of Washington Department of Social and Health Services and adheres to all licensing standards;
(2) The family day care provider is currently licensed under chapter 5.04 DMMC;
(3) Family day care services are provided in a residential dwelling exclusively in the family living quarters;
(4) The structure in which family day care services are provided complies with all building, fire, safety, and health codes;
(5) Signs identifying the residence as a family day care provider are prohibited;
(6) The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services certifies that there are adequate child drop-off and pick-up areas;
(7) Hours of operation are limited to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and
(8) Prior to state licensing, the family day care provider provides written notification to the immediately adjoining property owners of the provider of the intent to locate and maintain the facility in order to provide the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services an opportunity to provide a forum to resolve any dispute. [Ord. 1591 § 374, 2014.]