Livonia permits state-licensed family and group daycare homes in residential zones under Michigan MCL 722.111, with local registration and safety inspections required by the city.
Family daycare homes caring for up to 6 minor children (including the operators own) are a permitted residential use in Livonia under Michigan preemption law MCL 722.111 et seq. Group daycare homes caring for 7 to 12 children require a special use approval through the Livonia Zoning Board of Appeals in most residential districts, per Livonia Zoning Ordinance Article 19. All operators must hold a current State of Michigan LARA child care license, carry liability coverage, and maintain working smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fenced outdoor play areas. The city building division conducts a safety walkthrough before issuance and may require a certificate of occupancy update if structural changes occur. Complaints are handled by Livonia Code Enforcement at 734-466-2200.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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