SECTION 120:10-5-20. Adult day care centers

(a)   Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to establish land use regulations in medium intensity areas for a community based program providing quality daytime care for functionally impaired or physically disabled senior adults. Land use controls in this section will be imposed due to the sensitive nature of this use, the clientele served, to minimize concerns of security, traffic, and to insure a safe and stable environment.

(b)   Conditional use permit required. The Commission shall review all applications for adult day care centers in accordance with OAC 120:10-13-19.

(c)   Zoning districts. Adult day care centers may be permitted to locate I the following zoning districts:

(1)   High Rise General Residential District (RD-4)

(2)   Office Commercial District (CO)

(3)   Health Center Commercial District (CHC)

(d)   Submission requirements. In addition to the requirements stated in OAC 120:10-13-19 the following documentation must be submitted for review of any proposed adult day care center:

(1)   Floor Plan. A floor plan, accurately drawn to scale, showing the floor space devoted to but not limited to office, social nitration, recreation, therapy, dining, meal preparation, restrooms, storage, special equipment and emergency exits.

(2)   Program of operation. The program of operation should detail internal basic and/or special service and any external services provided, including but not limited to physical or speech therapy, counseling, recreation and other activities; number of clients to be served; number of and titles of permanent staff members and volunteers; number of external care providers including nurses; facility hours of operation; provisions for transportation of clients; proof of legal ownership; and, if applicable, source of funding.

(3)   Exterior facility. Safe and secure ingress and egress to the property and the structure should be provided. All sidewalks, walkways, public building entrances, and parking areas shall be handicapped accessible and constructed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

(4)   Off-street parking. All parking facilities associated with adult day care centers shall comply with the off-street parking requirements in Subchapter 7 and Subchapter 17. Handicapped access to the facility shall be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Guidelines and Regulations. All off-street parking lots and parking areas shall be handicapped accessible and designed with adequate space available for emergency vehicles.

(5)   Mixed use building. If an adult day care center operation is a subdivision of a larger organizational program, or located in a mixed use building, the center shall meet all of the specified requirements of the zoning district regulations.

(6)   Signage. All signage shall be in accordance with Subchapter 15 and be reviewed and approved by the Commission prior to installation.

(7)   License and inspection required. All centers must be licensed and inspected for compliance by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. All facilities must be inspected by the City of Oklahoma City for compliance with applicable building and other codes.

[Source: Added at 28 Ok Reg 2216, eff 7-25-11; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 849, eff 9-11-17]