§ 27-445.14. Group residential facility.  


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  • (a)

    A group residential facility for more than eight (8) mentally handicapped dependent persons, or for five (5) or more other dependent persons, may be permitted, subject to the following:

    (1)

    The applicant shall demonstrate that there is a need for the facility; and

    (2)

    The premises shall be under supervision at all times.

    (b)

    A statement shall be submitted explaining:

    (1)

    The character of the facility;

    (2)

    The program's policies and goals, and means proposed to accomplish the goals;

    (3)

    The characteristics of the service population and number of residents to be served;

    (4)

    The operating methods and procedures to be used; and

    (5)

    Any other aspects pertinent to the facility's program.

    (c)

    All State and private operators of juvenile group residential facilities are subject to a reporting requirement. The Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement, the Police Department, and the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission shall establish procedures to implement the reporting requirement for juvenile group residential facilities. The procedures shall be submitted to the District Council for approval on or before March 15, 2013. The purpose and intent of reporting by juvenile group residential facilities is to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and residents of the County to prevent or control the detrimental effects of juvenile crime in the County.

(CB-29-2012; CB-29-2014)