Family daycare homes in Davis are a residential use by right. Davis Municipal Code Section 40.26.270 requires no conditional use permit beyond a single-family residence and sets 75 square feet of outdoor space per child; state law (SB 234) further bars local zoning permits, business licenses, or business taxes.
Davis Municipal Code Section 40.26.270 addresses family and group day care homes, nursery schools, and day care centers, requiring a minimum of 75 square feet of unencumbered outdoor space per child and providing that no conditional use permit or zoning clearance is required beyond what a single-family residence requires in the same zone. This is reinforced by state law: under Cal. Health and Safety Code Section 1597.40 (SB 234, effective January 1, 2020), small (up to 8 children) and large (up to 14 children) family daycare homes are a residential use by right, and cities may not require a zoning clearance, business license, or tax not required of other residences. Licensing is handled by the California Department of Social Services.
Local zoning enforcement against a licensed family daycare home is preempted by Cal. Health and Safety Code Section 1597.40. Unlicensed operations are enforced by the state Community Care Licensing Division, and building- and fire-code deficiencies by the city.
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