More than three years in the making, there’s an agreement regarding where in Bryan residential neighborhoods unlicensed personal care homes can be located.
Preliminary approval was given Tuesday to City Councilman Chuck Konderla’s motion allowing homes with up to three occupants everywhere but residential conservation districts.
Comments from Chuck Konderla.
Listed below is the definition of personal care homes and requirements of home operators as approved by the council.
Definition:
Personal Care Home means a residential establishment that provides food, shelter and Personal Care Services to three or less persons unrelated to the proprietor of the establishment.
Personal Care Services means (1) the assistance with feeding, dressing, moving, bathing, or other personal needs or maintenance, (2) the administration of medication by a person licensed or otherwise authorized in this state to administer the medication or provides assistance with or supervision of the administration of medication, or (3) general supervision or oversight of the physical and mental well-being of a person who needs assistance to maintain a private and independent residence, regardless of whether a guardian has been appointed for the person.
Requirements:
(1) Personal Care Homes are required to contact the local office of Area Agency on Aging (or successor agency) and provide their contact information.
(2) Ten business days prior to opening, Group Homes and Personal Care Homes must register with the City. Proof of notification to the Area Agency on Aging (or successor agency) is required for registration of Personal Care Homes. There is no fee associated with the registration.
(3) Additional requirements for Group Homes and Personal Care Homes located in residential districts:
a. Residents of Group Homes and Personal Care Homes may not keep for the use of the residents of the home, either on the premises of the home or on the public right-of-way adjacent to the home, motor vehicles in numbers that exceed the number of bedrooms in the home.
b. Group Homes and Personal Care Homes are allowed one sign, not exceeding one square foot in area, non-illuminated, and mounted flat against the wall of the principal building.