Department of Planning and Zoning Zoning Hearings Section 111 N.W. 1 Street, 11th Floor Miami, Florida 33128 (305) 375-2640 CHILD CARE CHECKLIST REQUIREMENTS FOR ZONING HEARING 1. Day nurseries, day care centers and kindergartens require a public hearing unless the property intended for such use is zoned RU-3, RU-3M, RU-3B, RU-4L, RU-4M, RU-4, RU4A, RU-5, RU-5A, OPD, BU (Business) or IU (Industrial) and meet all requirements including setbacks for buildings of public assemblage where occupancy is for 25 or more, or other applicable setbacks. Must also comply with all other code requirements including, but not limited to, handicap accessibility and plumbing fixture count. Private schools are permitted on properties zoned RU-3, RU-3M, RU-3B, RU-4L, RU-4M, RU-4, RU-4A, AU and BU (Business) subject to compliance with the aforementioned requirements. 2. Must comply with all requirements of Article XA, (§33-151.11 through 33-151.22) Zoning Code of Miami-Dade County. 3. Submit one full set of folded plans and 1 C.D. (PDF Format) containing an identical set of plans for zoning hearing review, including: a. b. Floor plans identifying classroom area(s) – dimensioned (note: engineer must seal the plans for 50 or more children,). c. Completed Child Care Checklist (attached) d. 4. Site plans with zoning legend, showing outdoor playground area with a fence, parking spaces and automobile stacking. Landscape plans, Landscape Legend and Certification of Compliance with Chapter 18A (Landscape Code). an architect or Day care centers may require a traffic analysis. Contact Harvey Bernstein at the Public Works Department at 305-375-1874 for more information. The Department of Planning and Zoning will review this application and accompanying plans. Early contact with the sections involved would be beneficial to the applicant. Contact the Zoning Information Section at (305) 375-1806, the Zoning Processing Section at (786) 315-2650 and the Planning Division at (305) 375-2800. Apply for a building permit at 11805 S.W. 26 Street, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Tuesday through Friday. If you have any questions regarding the process for applying for a building permit, please contact the Permit Section at (786) 315-2100. 1. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com DEFINITIONS Day Nursery Childcare for infants and children up to the age of six (6). ____________________________________________________________________________ Kindergarten Childcare and preschool programs for children ages four (4) through six (6). ____________________________________________________________________________ After-School Care Childcare and recreation for children above the age of five (5) when no formal schooling program is conducted and where the care provided is generally after school, on weekends, school holidays and vacation. ____________________________________________________________________________ Babysitting Service for Shoppers Childcare for limited time periods (maximum three [3] hours) provided within a shopping center solely for the convenience of the patrons, and limited to not more than forty (40) children at any one time. ____________________________________________________________________________ College or University An institution of higher learning beyond the high school level. ____________________________________________________________________________ Family Day Care Childcare and recreation with a maximum of five (5) children including the day care operator’s own children. ____________________________________________________________________________ Private School This term as used herein refers to any private institution providing childcare and/or instruction at any level from infants through the college level. ____________________________________________________________________________ Elementary, Junior, and/or Senior High Reference to these schools are to be broadly interpreted to compass any schools, graded or ungraded, whose students are within the age ranges typically found at these school levels. ____________________________________________________________________________ Child, Student, Pupil The terms “child”, “student”, or “pupil” and their plurals are used interchangeably. 2. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com Child Care Check List for Day Nursery, Day Care Center, Kindergarten and Private School School Name: ________________________________ School Address: ____________________________________ Tax Folio # 30 - ____________ 1. Is this an expansion to an existing school Yes No If yes, indicated the number of students: _______ and age and grade ranges originally approved: __________________. 2. Total size of site: _______ x ________ = ________ + 43,560 sq. ft. = _______ acres 3. Number of children or students requested: _______ Ages: ________________________. 4. Number of teachers: ______ Number of administrative & clerical personnel: ___________. 5. Number of classrooms: ______ Total square footage of classroom area: ______________. 6. Total square footage of non-classroom area (offices, bathrooms, kitchens, closets): ________________________________________________________________________. 7. Amount of outdoor recreation/play area in square footage: _________________________. NOTE: Location requirement for outdoor recreation/play areas must conform to §33-151.18(j) 8. Number & type of vehicle(s) that will be used in conjunction with the operation of the facility: _________________________________________________________. 9. Number of parking spaces provided for staff, visitors and transportation vehicles: parking spaces provided ___________ parking spaces required by §33-124(L) ______________. 10. Indicate the number of auto stacking spaces: ________ provided ________ required. 11. Proposed height for the structure(s): _____________ See §33-151.18(g). 12. Size of identification sign: _______x _______= _______ sq. ft. See §33-151.18(c). Signage will require a separate permit. Contact the Permit Section at (786) 315-2100. 13. Days and hours of operation: ________________________________________________. 14. Does the subject facility share the site with other facilities? __ Yes __ No. (If yes, the space which will be used solely for the school facility during the hours of operation must be indicated on the plans, pursuant to §33-151.16). 15. If the school will include residential uses, do such uses meet the standards provided in §33151.17? Yes No (If yes, describe the residential uses and indicate same on the plans). 3. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com PHYSICAL STANDARDS: OUTDOOR RECREATION SPACE AND CLASSROOM SPACE MUST BE CALCULATED IN TERMS OF THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE AT ANY ONE TIME. The following information will determine the maximum number of children permitted at the facility. WHEN GRADE LEVELS OVERELAP, THE MORE RESTRICTIVE SHALL BE USED. CLASSROOM SPACE: Calculated by grade levels. a. Day Nursery/Kindergarten, preschool and after-school care 35 sq. ft. x _____ (number of children) = ______ sq. ft. of classroom area required. b. Elementary Grades 1-6 30 sq. ft. x _____ (number of children) = ______ sq. ft. of classroom area required. c. Junior High and Senior High Schools (Grades 7-12) 25 sq. ft. x _____ (number of children) = ______ sq. ft. of classroom area required. TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF CLASSROOM AREA REQUIRED: __________. TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF CLASSROOM AREA PROVIDED: __________. OUTDOOR RECREATION SPACE: a. Day nursery/kindergarten, preschool and after school care 45 sq. ft. x ________ (½ of children) = _________ b. Grades 1-6 500 sq. ft. x _______ (first 30 children) = _________ 300 sq. ft. x _______ (remaining children) = ________ c. Grades 7-12 800 sq. ft. x _______ (first 30 children) = __________ 300 sq. ft. x _______ (next 300 children) = _________ 150 sq. ft. x _______ (remaining children) = ________ TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF OUTDOOR RECREATION SPACE REQUIRED: ______. TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF OUTDOOR RECREATION SPACE PROVEDED: ______. TREES: See §33-151.18(g), and the Planning Division (12th Floor) for additional requirements. a. 28 trees are required per net acre. Trees required: ________ Trees provided: _________. b. Ten shrubs are required for each tree required. Shrubs required ___ Shrubs provided ___. c. Grass area for organized sports/play area in square feet: __________________________. d. Lawn area in square feet (exclusive of organized sports/play area): __________________. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com 4. School Address: __________________________________________ Zip Code: _________. THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. 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