Paramus zoning recognizes registered family day-care homes as a permitted residential use under Chapter 429, consistent with New Jersey statutory protections for in-home child care.
Chapter 429 Article VIII of the Paramus Borough Code lists family day-care homes among permitted accessory and home-based uses in residential districts. Operators must comply with applicable New Jersey state registration through the Department of Children and Families (caring for five or fewer children under age 13 in the provider's residence). Local site, parking, and signage restrictions still apply, but the Borough does not impose a separate zoning approval beyond standard residential compliance.
Operating an unregistered or oversized day-care home may trigger zoning enforcement and referral to state licensing authorities.
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