19.33.040 Large family child care homes permit.

A ministerial permit from the community development department shall be required prior to commencing a large family childcare operation, in accordance with the following:

(A) An application for a large family child care home permit shall be filed with the community development department on forms provided by the department, accompanied by the applicable fee, and a current copy of the state license.

(B) The application shall contain a written list of the purpose, limitations, and standards listed in this chapter, and the operator shall sign an agreement to operate the childcare home consistent with these requirements.

(C) Within five calendar days after filing the application, the community development director or designee shall approve or deny the permit, based on the ability and agreement of the applicant to meet the purpose, limitations, and standards of this ordinance.

(D) Any large family child care home permit may be suspended or revoked by the community development director if and when it is determined that the operation is being conducted:

(a) In violation of any city, state, or federal code, ordinance, or regulation;

(b) To the detriment of the public's health, safety, or welfare;

(c) Inconsistently with the purpose, limitations, and standards of this chapter.

(E) No large family child care home permit shall be transferred or assigned to another location or person.