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Commission adopts zoning amendments capping foster care facilities citywide to address overconcentration
Summary
After a public hearing, the Commission adopted emergency amendments to the zoning code setting a citywide maximum of 48 foster care facilities and a 1,000-foot separation requirement to limit overconcentration; staff said the changes aim to balance fair housing obligations and reduce strain on City resources.
The Dayton City Commission adopted emergency zoning amendments on July 1 that set a citywide maximum of 48 foster care facilities and implement a separation standard intended to reduce overconcentration. Tony Kroeger, Division Manager of Planning, said the measure replaces the prior approach that allowed up to 12 facilities per planning area and responds to concerns that Dayton carries a disproportionate share of the region's foster care placements.
Kroeger said the amendments followed nearly two years of public engagement, Plan Board consideration, and meetings with providers and regional partners. He said the 1,000-foot separation requirement is designed to be a reasonable regulation that can withstand legal scrutiny while honoring the City's fair housing obligations. No citizens registered to speak at the hearing. The emergency resolution to amend and repeal zoning code sections was adopted by a 5-0 roll call vote.
Commissioners praised staff for responsiveness; Commissioner Joseph called the approach "an excellent solution" and credited Commissioner Fairchild for suggesting the citywide cap. Staff said project-specific implementation and enforcement will be coordinated through the Planning Division and follow-up materials will be provided to the Commission.
Next steps: the Commission adopted the emergency code changes and directed staff to implement the revised permitting and monitoring process for group homes and foster care facilities.
