Cudahy · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Cudahy?
In Cudahy, a child care center is allowed in 1 base zone (CivicMU), needs a conditional use permit in 5 (MDR, HDR, NC, I-Ind and CMU) and not allowed in 3 (Cudahy use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CivicMU
- Needs a permit: MDR, HDR, NC, I-Ind and CMU
- Not allowed: LDR, Ent and LI
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Cudahy 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
Cudahy's code calls this use “Day Care Center, Children”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CivicMU Civic Mixed-Use Zone | Allowed | § 20.28.020 |
| MDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.16.020 |
| HDR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.16.020 |
| NC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.20.020 |
| I-Ind | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.20.020 |
| CMU Commercial Mixed-Use Zone | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.28.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Day care center, adult" is separate (S2: NC CUP, Ent CUP, I-Ind CUP, LI --; S5: CMU CUP, CivicMU CUP). Child care also cites 20.52 Part 4 (Child Day Care Facilities).
- 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: City Parks/Parklets Zone, Schools Zone and Los Angeles River Zone (S4): uses are given as lists, not as a table; Urban Agriculture Overlay Zone (Chapter 20.32 Part 2): referenced, text not in packet; Zone names for LDR, MDR, HDR, NC, I-Ind are not spelled out in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Cudahy
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the MDR zone in Cudahy?
Only with a conditional use permit. Cudahy's use table lists it that way in MDR (§ 20.16.020).
Can I have a child care center in the LDR zone in Cudahy?
No. Cudahy's use table does not allow it in LDR (§ 20.16.020).
Can I have a child care center in the CivicMU zone in Cudahy?
Yes. Cudahy's use table lists it as allowed in CivicMU (Civic Mixed-Use Zone) (§ 20.28.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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