710.110 Group living.
A. Characteristics. Group living is characterized by the residential occupancy of a structure by a group of 6 or more people who do not meet the definition of Household Living. The average length of stay is 90 days or longer. Uses where people stay, on average, less than 90 days are not considered residential. They are considered to be a form of transient lodging (see exceptions). Generally, Group Living structures have a common eating area for residents. The residents may or may not receive any combination of care, training, or treatment, as long as they also reside at the site.
B. Accessory Uses. Accessory uses commonly found are recreational facilities, parking for autos for the occupants and staff, and parking of vehicles for the facility.
C. Examples. Examples include dormitories; communes; fraternities and sororities; monasteries and convents; nursing and convalescent homes; group homes for the physically disabled, mentally retarded, or emotionally disturbed.
D. Exceptions.
(1) Lodging where the average length of stay is less than 90 days is not Group Living (See Retail Sales and Service Category for Hotels and Motels. See Community Service Category for drug and alcohol treatment programs, post and alternative incarcerations programs and alternative to prosecution program).
(2) Facilities for people who are under judicial detainment and are under the supervision of sworn officers are included in the Detention Facilities category.