Article 3 — Large Residential Care Facilities

The purpose of this article is to establish provisions for the review of large residential care facilities. The established provisions of this title shall allow for all proposed large residential care facilities to be subject to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in zones where residential structure(s) and use(s) are allowed or existing at the time this code was established. "Residential care facility" or "residential care facilities" shall be defined consistent with the California Health and Safety Code Section 1502 which may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. 26-479, 3/9/2026)

• A. A residential care facility consisting of seven or more person shall be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

• B. Any required building permit shall be obtained from the Building Department prior to establishing the use and operation within the City of Lathrop.

• C. Any required license or permit by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) or the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) that is required shall be obtained prior to establishing use and operation within the City of Lathrop.

• (Ord. 26-479, 3/9/2026)

All large residential care facilities shall meet the standard development standards for the zone in which it is located. No additional or special development standards shall be imposed on any large residential care facility. (Ord. 26-479, 3/9/2026)