California state law (Health & Safety Code §§1597.40–1597.46) preempts most local restrictions on small (up to 8 children) and large (up to 14 children) family child-care homes, treating them as a residential use by right. Camarillo accommodates these under CMC Title 19; operators must hold a State Community Care Licensing license and a City business tax certificate.
Under state law, small family daycare homes (up to 8 children) are permitted in any residential zone with no local discretionary permit required, and large family daycare homes (9–14 children) must be allowed with at most ministerial review. Camarillo follows that framework — small family daycare is by right in R-1 and other residential zones, and large family daycare is processed administratively. Operators must obtain a license from the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division and a City of Camarillo business tax certificate. Standard residential noise, parking, and fire-safety rules under CMC Chapters 10.34 and 16 still apply.
Operating a daycare home without the required state license is a violation of state law, not municipal code, and is enforced by Community Care Licensing. Operating without a City business tax certificate is enforced under CMC business tax chapters with back-tax assessment and penalties.
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