Under California law, both small and large family day care homes are a residential use by right in La Habra. The city cannot require a conditional use permit; providers are licensed by the state and operate as a normal residence.
California Health & Safety Code Sections 1597.45-1597.46, as amended by SB 234 (2019), classify family day care homes as a residential use of property for all local zoning ordinances. La Habra therefore cannot require a conditional use permit or a building permit solely for running a family day care home, and must treat both small (up to 8 children) and large (up to 14 children with an assistant) homes the same as any other residence. Licensing is handled by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (Title 22). A large home must still meet State Fire Marshal life-safety standards in Title 24, but the city may only apply rules covering all same-zoned residences.
A city cannot penalize a licensed family day care home for lacking a use permit; providers who operate without the required state license face Community Care Licensing enforcement.
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