Home Day Care Permit, last updated 2/6/2017
FINAL DISPOSITION
APPROVAL:
After completion of the day care home permit, the reviewing planning staff member will return one (1) copy of the
approved application to the applicant.
DENIAL:
If this application is denied, the planning staff member will provide written notification to the applicant that will clearly
specify all of the reasons for denial.
DAY CARE HOME PERMITS
Applications for a Day Care Home Permit must meet all of the criteria listed in the Zoning Code before the application
can be approved by Planning & Community Development. These criteria are as follows:
Day Care Home Permit Review Criteria:
A licensed Day Care Home, a facility with attendance of no more than six (6) children full time plus two (2) children part
time, is allowed as an Accessory Use. The following standards shall apply to a Day Care Home:
1. No more than one (1) part time employee who does not reside in the home may work at the home.
2. Substitute providers are allowed when the normal provider cannot be present.
3. One (1) wall sign attached to the house, but not more than two (2) square feet is allowed.
4. No part of the required outdoor space shall be situated within any front building setback. The required outdoor
space shall be screened from adjacent residential properties when necessary and appropriate to reduce play
area sounds.
5. Subject to the approval of a Day Care Permit from Planning & Community Development.
A licensed Large Day Care Home, a facility with attendance of seven (7) to twelve (12) children, requires a conditional
use in most residential zone districts. For licensed Large Day Care Homes, contact both the Regional Building
Department and the Colorado Springs Fire Department for Building and Fire code requirements. The following standards
shall apply to a Large Day Care Home:
1. All standards required for a Day Care Home, listed above in this Subsection B.
2. A Large Day Care Home shall provide the minimum square footage of indoor and outdoor space per person that
complies with the State's requirements.
A Day Care Center, a facility having more than six (6) children full time and generally located in an office or commercial
zone district. For Day Care Centers, contact both the Regional Building Department and the Colorado Springs Fire
Department for Building and Fire code requirements. A Day Care Center must meet the following standards:
1. A Day Care Center shall provide the minimum square footage of indoor and outdoor space per person that
complies with the State's requirements. No part of the required outdoor space shall be situated within any front
building setback. The required outdoor space shall be screened from adjacent residential properties when
necessary and appropriate to reduce play area sounds.
2. A Day Care Center must be located on a collector street which is a street having direct access to a minor or
major arterial roadway.
The City of Colorado Springs-Planning Group is committed to ensuring that all of our services are accessible to those with disabilities.
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better
serve you. Please call Planning & Community Development at 385-5905 to request any special service that you may require. A one
(1) week advance notice to allow us to accommodate your request is appreciated.
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