Sec. 6.2.2. Group Living

  1. Group Living Use Category
    Residential occupancy of a structure by a group of people that does not meet the definition of household living. Generally, group living facilities have a common eating area for residents and residents may receive care or training. Group living includes the following uses.
    1. Boardinghouse.
    2. Congregate care.
    3. Dormitory, fraternity, sorority.
    4. Hospice.
    5. Continuing care retirement community.
    6. Monastery, convent.
    7. Orphanage.
    8. Rest home.
  2. Boardinghouse
    1. Defined
      A facility that contains individual rooms that are rented to the general public to more than 4 unrelated persons for periods in excess of 30 days, and which includes a rooming house.
    2. Use Standards
      1. The facility was constructed originally as a detached house.
      2. The total number of individuals occupying a boardinghouse is limited to 6.
      3. In a Residential District, there is no exterior advertising except 1 unlit announcement sign not to exceed 2 square feet in area.
      4. No boardinghouse can be located within 1,200 feet of another boardinghouse (determined by a straight line from property line to property line).
      5. The minimum tenant rental period exceeds 30 days.
      6. Cooking facilities shall not be permitted in the rented rooms of the boarding house.
      7. The facility shall comply with the City’s Housing Code, Article 11.6 of this UDO.
  3. Congregate Care
    1. Defined
      A long-term care facility for elderly people who are able to get around on their own but who may need help with some daily activities and have staff on call. Includes assisted living and independent living.
    2. Use Standards 
      1. The facility must comply with the Housing for Older Persons Exemptions of the Fair Housing Act (24 C.F.R. Sections 100.300 through 100.308).
      2. In the R-6 and R-10 districts, a congregate care facility is allowed a number of rooming units and dwelling units equal to 2 times the density of the applicable district.
      3. Each rooming unit or dwelling unit may be occupied by no more than 2 persons not related by blood, marriage or adoption.
      4. Facilities for resident managers or custodians providing administrative services and medical services for the exclusive use of the residents shall be located on site and open and staffed for at least 4 hours, one day a week.
      5. The facility must contain indoor shared food preparation service, common dining halls and common recreation rooms, for the exclusive use of all residents and their guests, and these facilities together shall total a minimum of 30 square feet per constructed rooming unit or dwelling unit, as applicable, exclusive of circulation space. Common indoor social and related service facilities may also be part of the facility.
      6. Structures shall demonstrate a comprehensive pedestrian circulation plan, including internal accessible walkways, is submitted and approved with provisions for alternative transportation services for the residents of the facility. Alternative transportation services may include, but are not limited to, regularly scheduled or on-call van services, tram services and full bus service.
      7. Outdoor open space or park area must be provided at a minimum rate of the greater of either 10% of the land area of the facility or 218 square feet per rooming unit or dwelling unit, as applicable, excluding private drives and off-street parking areas. A majority of the open space or park area must be located no further than 300 feet from the controlled entrance way of the facility.
  4. Dormitory, Fraternity, Sorority
    1. Defined 
      ​​​​​​​A social organization of students providing group living accommodations for a college or university.
  5. Continuing Care Retirement Community
    1. Defined
      Facility providing a continuum of residential and health care services to persons meeting the Housing for Older Persons Exemptions of the Fair Housing Act (24 C.F.R. Sections 100.300 through 100.308). Allows residents to continue living in the same complex as their housing and health care needs change. Continuing care retirement communities may offer a variety of services such as congregate care, skilled nursing, rest home, health and wellness, recreational facilities, support services and entertainment and social uses, as well as offering a range of residential opportunities (apartments, townhouses, cottages). A rest home must be provided as a component of a continuing care retirement community.
    2. Use Standards
      1. The continuing care retirement community and accessory facilities must be designed and used to serve its residents and their guests only.
      2. The continuing care retirement community must be planned, developed and operated according to a unified plan under the direction of a single owner or agent for the owner.
      3. Density limitations apply in accordance with the underlying zoning district unless otherwise noted herein.
      4. The continuing care retirement community may provide individual dwelling units in any combination of residential building types or housing options as allowed in the respective zoning district under Article 2.3. Compact Development and Article 2.4 Conservation Development Option.
      5. If provided, a congregate care facility must meet the requirements under Sec. 6.2.2.C.
      6. A rest home must meet the requirements under Sec. 6.2.2.F.
      7. Additional facilities designed only to serve members of the continuing care retirement community may include, but not be limited to, health and wellness, medical, recreation and support services such as a private chapel, bank, hairdressers, pharmacy, library and convenience shopping.
      8. A minimum of 10% of the total site area must be designated and maintained as common open space under Sec. 2.5.
      9. The Continuing Care Retirement Community must provide skilled nursing.
      10. If provided, the density of a congregate care is calculated in keeping with Sec. 6.2.2.C.2.b.
      11. The density of a rest home is calculated in keeping with Sec. 6.2.2.F.2.
  6. Rest Home.
    1. Defined
      A long-term care facility for individuals who need full-time assistance and supervision. The focus is on individuals who cannot live independently and require full-time nursing assistance, and on younger individuals who have physical or mental handicaps.
    2. Use Standards
      ​​​​​​​The number of total occupants allowed is based on 4 persons being the equivalent of 1 dwelling unit. The number of occupants cannot exceed the equivalent number of units per acre allowed in the respective zoning district.