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 Hardee County
 Land Development Code
 Article 3. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS

  § 3.19.00. Group Care Facilities.  

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  • 3.19.01. ALF: Adult Living Facility.

    (A)

    Facility shall be licensed by the State of Florida.

    3.19.02. Group Homes with greater than 15 Persons.

    (A)

    The facility shall be licensed by the State of Florida.

    (B)

    Facilities shall be separated by no less than 1,000 feet, as measured between the closest point of the properties.

    (C)

    No sign larger than two square feet shall be displayed indicating the purpose or nature of the facility shall be permitted in any residential district in accordance with Article 4 of this Code.

    (D)

    In addition to parking spaces normally required for a residential dwelling unit, a space shall be provided for each five residents, excluding staff and immediate family members. See section 3.11.02.

    3.19.03. Halfway Home with greater than 15 Persons.

    (A)

    The facility shall be licensed by the State of Florida.

    (B)

    Facilities shall be separated by no less than 1,000 feet, as measured between the closest point of the properties.

    (C)

    No sign larger than two square feet shall be displayed indicating the purpose or nature of the facility shall be permitted in any residential district in accordance with Article 4 of this Code.

    (D)

    In addition to parking spaces normally required for a residential dwelling unit, one space shall be provided for each five residents, excluding staff and immediate family members. See Section 3.11.02.

    3.19.04. Nursing Home.

    (A)

    For parking requirements, see Section 3.11.00.

    (B)

    Facility shall be licensed by the State of Florida.

    (C)

    Facilities shall be separated by no less than 1,000 feet, as measured between the closest points of the properties.

    (D)

    No sign larger than two square feet shall be displayed indicating the purpose or nature of the facility shall be permitted in any residential district, in accordance with Article 4.

    (E)

    In addition to parking spaces normally required for a residential dwelling unit, one space shall be provided for each five residents, excluding staff and immediate family members. See Section 3.11.02.

(Ord. No. 2012-05, 8-2-2012)