17.56.050 Child care facilities.
A. All child care facilities and providers shall meet Washington State child day care licensing requirements and shall register with the department by completing a child care registration form provided by the department prior to initiation of the use. Upon registration, the child care provider must be able to demonstrate compliance with the applicable conditions of the city code.
B. In all residential districts, home day care facilities and mini day care facilities shall comply with the following requirements:
1. No structural or decorative alterations are allowed which will alter the residential character of an existing or proposed structure.
2. Signs shall be less than six feet square.
3. A safe passenger loading zone shall be provided. Day care centers shall provide parking as provided in Section 17.60.040.