Ardmore's Planning and Engineering Department isn't planning on taking any immediate action on the 30 in-home day cares who don't have the city permit. Fifteen more were discovered to be in operation without a conditional use permit after Monday's meeting. Bechtel said it is not a top priority. A letter explaining the required permit will be sent to the family home day cares when action is taken, he said. He explained that family home day care centers within city limits must apply for a conditional use permit.
Applicants appear before the planning commission.
Residents within 300 feet of the applicant are notified and may appear before the board at this time to voice their concerns. The planning commission then makes a recommendation and applicants appear before the city commissioners for a final decision. But we have other things that are more of a concern to the public.