Katy's zoning ordinance separates commercial daycare from residential uses, classifying "Commercial Daycare, Pre-School, Childcare, Nursery" as a distinct category requiring proper zoning and compliance certificates.
Katy's zoning ordinance lists "Commercial Daycare, Pre-School, Childcare, Nursery" as a use category permitted in specific zoning districts. Operators must verify the property is zoned for the intended use and may need a compliance certificate from the local zoning authority before applying for a state license. State-registered Listed Family Homes (caring for 1 to 3 unrelated children) generally fit within residential character, but larger registered or licensed home daycares may exceed home occupation limits, since the home occupation rule prohibits non-family employees and noxious impacts. Operators should confirm zoning before licensing through the Texas HHSC.
Running a licensed daycare in a district not zoned for it, exceeding home occupation limits with non-family employees, or creating excessive noise or traffic violates Katy's zoning ordinance.
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