Citrus Heights permits small and large family daycare homes as a matter of right in residential zones under California Health & Safety Code §1597.40-1597.46, which preempts local zoning restrictions. State licensing through CDSS Community Care Licensing is required for all family daycares serving non-relative children.
Under California Health & Safety Code §1597.40, small family daycare homes (up to 8 children) must be treated as residential uses in all residential zones and cannot be subjected to conditional use permits or business license fees beyond those applied to any home. Large family daycares (9-14 children) may be regulated by the city but must be permitted in residential zones, typically through a ministerial permit or notice-only process. Citrus Heights Municipal Code follows this state framework and does not impose additional use restrictions on licensed family daycare homes. Operators must obtain a state Family Child Care Home License from CDSS, carry required liability insurance or post a bond, and comply with fire and health inspections. Large family daycares typically must provide adequate off-street parking for drop-off/pick-up and a safe outdoor play area. HOA restrictions on family daycares are void under HSC §1597.40(c).
Operating unlicensed daycare: state enforcement with fines up to $200/day per CDSS. Zoning violations for unlicensed facilities exceeding occupancy limits: citation under Citrus Heights Municipal Code.
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