Parma permits Type B family daycare homes (up to 6 children) in residential districts as home occupations under Codified Ordinance 1133, subject to Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) certification per ORC Chapter 5104.
Parma Codified Ordinance Chapter 1133 governs home occupations, including in-home child care. Type A homes (7-12 children) require a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission; Type B homes (1-6 children) are permitted by right with ODJFS certification. Operators must maintain a state child care license, carry liability insurance, and comply with fire safety inspections by the Parma Fire Department. Signage is limited to one non-illuminated sign not exceeding 2 square feet. No structural alterations that change the residential character of the dwelling are allowed.
Operating an unlicensed daycare is a first-degree misdemeanor under ORC 5104.04 with fines up to 1,000 dollars. Parma zoning violations carry fines of 150 dollars per day.
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