Westland, MI Home Business: Home Daycare (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- § 8.12, Zoning Ordinance
- Play area
- 500 sq ft, fenced 4-6 ft
- Max hours
- 16 hours per 24-hour period
- Parking
- 1 space per non-family employee
- Adopted
- October 21, 2024
Summary
Group day care homes in Westland need a Planning Department site plan, a fenced 500-square-foot play area, and must cap operating hours at 16 hours a day under the city's zoning ordinance.
b. The subject parcel shall meet the minimum lot area requirements for the zoning district in which it is located. Additionally, an outdoor play area of at least five hundred (500) square feet shall be provided on the premises. Said play area shall not be located within the front yard setback. This requirement may be waived by the planning commission if a public play area is within five hundred (500) feet of the subject parcel.
c. All outdoor play areas shall be enclosed by a fence that is designed to discourage climbing, and is at least four feet in height, but no higher than six feet.
d. The hours of operation shall not exceed 16 hours within a 24-hour period. Activity between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. shall be limited so that the drop-off and pick-up of children is not disruptive to neighboring residents.
e. One (1) off-street parking space per employee, not a member of the group day care home family, shall be provided.
f. A valid registration or license as required by the state shall continually be on file with the city.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Section 8.12 of the City of Westland Zoning Ordinance, adopted October 21, 2024, requires group day care homes to submit a Planning Department site plan and meet the district's minimum lot area. An outdoor play area of at least 500 square feet is required outside the front-yard setback, enclosed by a climb-resistant fence four to six feet high; the Planning Commission may waive the play area if a public one sits within 500 feet. Hours are capped at 16 hours per 24-hour period, with overnight drop-off and pick-up restricted, one parking space required per non-family employee, and a current state license kept on file with the city.
Violations & Fines
Operating a group day care home without an approved site plan, without the required fenced play area, or beyond the 16-hour daily limit is a zoning violation subject to enforcement action.
Frequently Asked Questions
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