Pickerington permits Type A and Type B family child care homes as home occupations in residential districts per Zoning Code Chapter 1143, subject to state licensing through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS).
Pickerington Codified Ordinances Chapter 1143 (Home Occupations) allows licensed family child care homes in residential zones. Type A homes (7-12 children) and Type B homes (1-6 children) must be licensed by ODJFS under ORC Chapter 5104. Operators must comply with health, safety, and fire inspections. Signage is prohibited beyond what state law permits, and no external indication of non-residential use is allowed. Outdoor play areas must meet setback requirements.
Operating without ODJFS certification is a misdemeanor under state law. Zoning violations cited under Pickerington Code Chapter 1143 carry fines up to 250 dollars per day.
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