Grove City permits Type A and Type B family child care homes as home occupations in residential zones, subject to Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) licensing under ORC 5104. Type B homes (up to 6 children) generally permitted by right; Type A (7-12 children) requires a conditional use permit from the Grove City Planning Commission.
Under Grove City Codified Ordinances Title 11 (Zoning), family child care operates as a permitted home occupation provided the operator resides on-site and the use remains incidental to the residential character of the dwelling. Type A Family Child Care Homes (serving 7-12 children) require conditional use approval under the zoning code and must meet setback, parking, and safety requirements. Type B homes (up to 6 children, with no more than 3 under age 2) are by-right in most residential districts. All operators must hold a current ODJFS certification or license, maintain liability insurance, and comply with fire and building code inspections. Outdoor play areas must be fenced per ODJFS rules. Grove City Building Division may require a change-of-use review if structural modifications are proposed.
Operating without ODJFS license: cease-and-desist plus state penalties up to 500 dollars per day. Zoning violations (Type A without conditional use): misdemeanor citation, fines 100-500 dollars per Title 11. Repeat violations may result in revocation of home occupation privileges.
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