Union City treats home child care as a residential use, consistent with California law. Large family day care homes are permitted in all areas zoned for single-family or multifamily residential use, subject to state licensing, and applicants must notify property owners within 100 feet of the proposed home.
Family day care homes are protected as a residential use under California law (Health and Safety Code 1597.40-1597.46), and Union City's zoning reflects this. Small family day care homes are permitted by right in residential zones. Large family day care homes are permitted in all areas zoned for residential use, subject to State of California licensing. The city's process requires a large family day care applicant to notify all property owners within 100 feet of the proposed home. Providers hold a state license through the California Department of Social Services and must meet fire and safety standards. The home-occupation rule barring teaching more than one pupil does not override the protection for licensed day care.
Operating a family day care home without the required state license is enforced by the California Department of Social Services. City enforcement focuses on zoning notice procedures; unlicensed care or zoning non-compliance can lead to citations and state action.
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