Banning · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Banning?
In Banning, a child care center is allowed in 2 base zones (R/A and R/A/H), needs a conditional use permit in 5 (LDR, MDR, HDR, MHP and VHDR) and not allowed in 3 (Banning use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R/A and R/A/H
- Needs a permit: LDR, MDR, HDR, MHP and VHDR
- Not allowed: RR, RR/H and VLDR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Banning Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a child care center can go
Banning's code calls this use “Day Care Center”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| R/A | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| R/A/H | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| LDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| MDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| HDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| MHP | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
| VHDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- State law: A licensed family child care home in a house is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1597.45); this page covers child care centers only.
- Not covered here: Commercial, industrial and other base districts (not in the text); only residential, public facilities and open space tables are present. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Banning
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the LDR zone in Banning?
Only with a conditional use permit. Banning's use table lists it that way in LDR (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a child care center in the RR zone in Banning?
No. Banning's use table does not allow it in RR (§ 17.08.020).
Can I have a child care center in the R/A zone in Banning?
Yes. Banning's use table lists it as allowed in R/A (§ 17.08.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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