§ 45-531. Temporary family health care structures.

Any person seeking to install a temporary family health care structure, as defined in article II of this chapter, shall comply with the following:

(a)

Obtain a permit from the department of codes compliance, for which a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) will be charged and paid in full prior to the issuance of the permit.

(b)

A permit for a temporary family health care structure shall not be issued unless compliance with the following is demonstrated:

(1)

That the structure in which temporary care will be provided is primarily assembled at a location other than the site of installation.

(2)

That the structure is limited to one (1) occupant who shall be the mentally or physically impaired person, except that a married couple may reside therein when one (1) such person is mentally or physically impaired and the other person requires assistance with one (1) or more activities of daily living as defined in Virginia Code § 63.2-2200, as certified in writing by a Commonwealth licensed physician.

(3)

That the structure has no more than three hundred (300) gross square feet.

(4)

That the structure meets all requirements applicable to accessory structures.

(5)

That the structure complies with applicable provisions of the Industrialized Building Safety Law (Va. Code § 36-70 et seq.) and the Uniform Statewide Building Code (§ 36-97 et seq.).

(6)

That the structure is not placed on a permanent foundation.

(7)

That the structure is connected to water, sewer, and electric utilities that are serving the primary residence on the property.

(8)

That the structure is in compliance with all applicable Virginia Department of Health requirements.

(c)

The applicant and the landowner, if different from the applicant, of the temporary health care structure shall provide a written report showing compliance with this section, annually, to the zoning administrator.

(d)

No signage, advertising, or otherwise promoting the existence of the structure shall be permitted either on the exterior of the temporary health care structure or elsewhere.

(e)

Only one (1) temporary family health care structure shall be permitted on a lot or parcel of land.

(f)

Any temporary family healthcare structure installed pursuant to this section shall be removed within sixty (60) days from the date the mentally or physically impaired person is no longer receiving or is no longer in need of the assistance provided for in this section.

(g)

The zoning administrator may revoke the permit granted pursuant to this section if the permit holder violates any provision of this section.

(Ord. No. 6795-11, § 1; Ord. No. 6994-13)

(Ord. No. 6795-11, § 1; Ord. No. 6994-13)