§ 9-24. Temporary family health care structures.

The following requirements shall apply to temporary family health care structures:

(1)

Temporary family health care structures shall be permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district which permits single family detached dwellings as a principal use.

(2)

Such structures shall comply with all setback requirements that apply to the primary structure.

(3)

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

(4)

Any temporary family health care structure installed pursuant to this section may be required to connect to any water, sewer, and electric utilities that are serving the primary residence on the property and shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Virginia Department of Health.

(5)

A Zoning Permit shall be required prior to the installation of a temporary family health care structure and, in addition to the requirements of Section 15-2, the application shall contain evidence of compliance with this section including:

a.

The relationship of the caregiver to the occupant(s) of the temporary family health care structure; and

b.

Written certification provided by a physician licensed by the Commonwealth establishing that the occupant(s) of the temporary family health care structure meet the criteria established in Virginia Code Section 15.2-2292.1.

(6)

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

(7)

Evidence of compliance with this section must be provided annually on the anniversary date of the initial zoning approval, including a current written certification by a physician licensed by the Commonwealth as long as the temporary family health care structure remains on the property. Such evidence may involve the inspection of the temporary family health care structure at reasonable times convenient to the caregiver, not limited to any annual compliance confirmation.

(8)

Any temporary family health care structure installed pursuant to this section shall be removed within sixty (60) days of the date on which the temporary family health care structure was last occupied by a mentally or physically impaired person receiving services or in need of the assistance provided for in this section. The applicant shall notify the County upon removal of the temporary family health care structure and provide for proper disconnection of all any water, sewer, electric and other utilities that served the structure.

(9)

The zoning administrator may revoke the zoning permit if the permit holder violates any provision of this section. Additionally, the county may seek injunctive relief or other appropriate actions or proceedings in the circuit court to ensure compliance with this section. The zoning administrator is vested with all necessary authority on behalf of the Board of Supervisors to ensure compliance with this section.

(Ord. of 3-4-2014)

(Ord. of 3-4-2014)