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Title 12 — Zoning

Chapter 12 — 29A. LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES

Santa Maria Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Santa Maria

Section 12-29A.01. Intent.

This chapter is intended to provide for large family day care homes when located on property occupied by a single-family residence and which are clearly incidental to the use of the dwelling and do not change the character thereof or adversely affect the uses permitted in the zone of which it is a part.

(Ord. 91-23 § 2, eff. 10/31/91)

Section 12-29A.02. Permitted.

Large family day care homes, in accordance with the regulations contained herein, are permitted on property occupied by a single-family residence within the City. (Ord. 91-23 § 2, eff. 10/31/91)

Section 12-29A.03. Applicability of requirements.

The requirements set out in this chapter apply to all large family day care homes within the City. (Ord. 91-23 § 2, eff. 10/31/91)

Section 12-29A.04. Statement acknowledging requirements.

Each large family day care home provider in the City shall sign and file a statement indicating his or her awareness of City regulations applicable to the operation of large family day care homes. The provider shall file with the Community Development Department a copy of his or her current state license to operate a large family day care home.

(Ord. 91-23 § 2, eff. 10/31/91)

Section 12-29A.05. Parking requirements.

Parking spaces are to be provided as set forth in Chapter 12-32 of this title for single-family residences.

(Ord. 91-23 § 2, eff. 10/31/91)

Section 12-29A.06. Operators and employees.

The provider operating the large family day care home must live in the home. Additional caregivers, required under the State Health and Safety Code , need not live in the home. (Ord. 91-23 § 2, eff. 10/31/91)

Section 12-29A.07. Noise.

Activities in the home must comply with the noise regulations contained in Chapter 5-5 of this Code. All play areas shall be located behind a solid wall or fence separating the area from neighboring residences.

(Ord. 91-23 § 2, eff. 10/31/91)

Section 12-29A.08. Code compliance.

The provider shall comply with all other provisions of this title applicable to single-family dwellings, including without limitation those related to signs and landscaping. (Ord. 91-23 § 2, eff. 10/31/91)

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  1. ▸ Title 12 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 12-1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 12-2 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 12-3 — DISTRICTS AND MAP
    4. Chapter 12-4 — OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
    5. Chapter 12-5 — RA RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
    6. Chapter 12-6 — R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    7. Chapter 12 — 6A. A RSL-1 SINGLE-FAMILY SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL D…
    8. Chapter 12-7 — R-2 MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    9. Chapter 12-8 — R-3 HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    10. Chapter 12-9 — RMH RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT
    11. Chapter 12 — 9A. MOBILEHOME PARKS
    12. Chapter 12-10 — CPO COMMERCIAL OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE …
    13. Chapter 12-11 — CC CONVENIENCE CENTER DISTRICT
    14. Chapter 12-12 — C-1 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
    15. Chapter 12-13 — C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    16. Chapter 12 — 13A. HC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    17. Chapter 12-14 — FS FREEWAY SERVICE DISTRICT
    18. Chapter 12-15 — M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
    19. Chapter 12-16 — CM COMMERCIAL/MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
    20. Chapter 12-17 — M-2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
    21. Chapter 12-18 — PF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
    22. Chapter 12-19 — SP SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING DISTRICT
    23. Chapter 12-20 — AS-I AIRPORT SERVICE I ZONE
    24. Chapter 12-21 — AS-II AIRPORT SERVICE II ZONE
    25. Chapter 12-22 — AS-III AIRPORT SERVICE III ZONE
    26. Chapter 12-23 — CZ CLEAR ZONE DISTRICT COMBINING REGULATIONS
    27. Chapter 12-24 — AA AIRPORT APPROACH DISTRICT
    28. Chapter 12-25 — PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
    29. Chapter 12 — 25A. H HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT
    30. Chapter 12-26 — INTRUSIONS INTO YARDS
    31. Chapter 12-27 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
    32. Chapter 12-28 — BUILDING SITES
    33. Chapter 12 — 28A. CLEARING AND MAINTAINING VACANT BUILDING SITES
    34. Chapter 12 — 29A. LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES IN SINGLE-FAMILY…
    35. Chapter 12 — 29B. COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS
    36. Chapter 12-30 — MOVING BUILDINGS
    37. Chapter 12-31 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, LOTS AND PARKING
    38. Chapter 12-32 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
    39. Chapter 12-33 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    40. Chapter 12-34 — SIGNS
    41. Chapter 12-35 — USE AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
    42. Chapter 12-36 — VARIANCES
    43. Chapter 12-37 — ANNEXATION
    44. Chapter 12-38 — AMENDMENTS
    45. Chapter 12-39 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
    46. Chapter 12-40 — ENVIRONMENT
    47. Chapter 12-41 — INTERPRETATION AND APPEALS
    48. Chapter 12-42 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
    49. Chapter 12-43 — OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF MERCHANDISE
    50. Chapter 12-44 — LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
    51. Chapter 12-45 — REGULATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES
    52. Chapter 12-46 — RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS, STOCK COOPERATIVES, …
    53. Chapter 12-48 — DENSITY BONUS
    54. Chapter 12-49 — MIXED-USE PROJECTS
    55. Chapter 12-50 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    56. Chapter 12-51 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    57. Chapter 12-52 — EFFICIENCY UNIT PROJECTS
    58. Chapter 12-53 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
    59. Chapter 12-56 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

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