HomeMy WebLinkAboutZTA201300004 Legacy Document 2013-08-27 (2)Attachment I
RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, family day homes providing child care services in a dwelling for 5 or fewer children
are considered and regulated as a single family use under Virginia Code § 15.2 -2292 and the Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, family day homes providing child care services in a dwelling unit for between 6 and
12 children are licensed and regulated by the Virginia Department of Social Services and currently are
allowed in Albemarle County only by special use permit and are subject to supplemental regulations in
County Code § 18- 5.1.06; and
WHEREAS, family day homes provide critical child care services for families that may not
otherwise be able to reasonably obtain child care services from other child care providers because family
day homes may provide more flexible hours and weekend services, and be more affordable; and
WHEREAS, upon a review of those family day homes licensed for between 6 and 12 children and
the impacts resulting therefrom, as well as the absence of complaints from neighbors about the use, family
day homes for between 6 and 12 children do not present unique impacts requiring the case -by -case review
under the special use permit process; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to consider amending the regulations in the Zoning Ordinance to
allow family day homes for between 6 and 12 children by right, subject to reasonable and appropriate
performance standards in County Code § 18- 5.1.06.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity, convenience,
general welfare and good zoning practices, the Albemarle County Planning Commission hereby adopts a
resolution of intent to consider amending County Code §§ 18 -3.1, 18- 5.1.06 and any other sections deemed
appropriate, as described herein; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on
this resolution of intent, and return its recommendations to the Board of Supervisors at the earliest possible
date.