Council Considers New Rules for Adult Family Homes; Proposal Would Require Certificates, Create Review Process
Council reviewed two related ordinances that would require adult family homes to obtain certificates of occupancy, add spacing rules and create a complaint-driven review process. Supporters said the change would give neighborhoods more oversight; some council members asked for more time to consult stakeholders.
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Two related ordinance drafts (0018-25 and 0019-25) presented Oct. 30 would change how the City of Racine regulates adult family homes and community living arrangements. City staff said the proposals respond to neighborhood concerns about unlicensed or poorly managed homes and provide an administrative process to evaluate public-health, safety and welfare impacts.
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