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(C) The Planning Director may require greater setbacks and/or additional landscaping or <br />screening to adequately screen the day care center in a residence for 3 to 12 children <br />from adjoining properties. <br />2.23.4 Application Approval <br />(A) If the application is approved, either with or without conditions, the Planning Director shall <br />send the applicant a letter informing him or her of the approval and of the requirements of <br />this Ordinance that apply to the day care center in a residence for 3 to 12 children <br />(B) The letter must be signed by the applicant to indicate his or her willingness to operate the <br />day care center in a residence for 3 to 12 children in conformance with the requirements <br />and conditions set forth in the letter. <br />(C) Each letter shall be kept on file by the Planning Director and shall constitute the approval <br />for the day care center in a residence for 3 to 12 children in question. <br />2.23.5 Application Denial <br />If the application is denied, the Planning Director shall notify the applicant of the denial and shall <br />state the reasons for denial in writing. <br />2.23.6 Annual Review <br />Each day care center in a residence for 3 to 12 children approved by the Planning Director shall <br />be reviewed annually by the Planning Director to assure compliance with the standards of <br />evaluation for such facilities. <br />2.23.7 Minor Changes to Approval <br />The Planning Director is authorized to approve minor changes in the approved day care center in <br />a residence for 3 to 12 children, provided that the changes are in harmony with the action of the <br />original approval and provided that any change in the operation complies with the standards of <br />evaluation as specified in Section 5.8.1. <br />2.23.8 Changes in Operation <br />Any change in the operation of the day care center in a residence for 3 to 12 children that does <br />not comply with the standards for evaluation as specified in Section 5.8.1 shall constitute a <br />modification and shall require the approval of a Class B Special Use Permit by the Board of <br />Adjustment under the provisions of Section 2.7 of this Ordinance. <br />2.23.9 Appeals <br />The applicant may appeal the decision of the Planning Director to the Board of Adjustment as set <br />forth in Section 2.27. <br />SECTION 2.24: GOVERNMENTAL USES <br />2.24.1 Applicability <br />The following applies to those land uses permitted within the Governmental Uses land use <br />category as detailed within Section 5.2. <br />2.24.2 Neighborhood Information Meeting <br />(A) If a proposed project has not been a part of a previous planning effort that included the <br />opportunity for public comment and input, a neighborhood information meeting shall be <br />held prior to the submittal of a site plan application. The purpose of this meeting is to <br />obtain surrounding property owner input and comments on the proposed development. <br /> 26