Delano · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Delano?
In Delano, a child care center is needs a conditional use permit in 5 (GC, NC, DC, CRC and I) (Delano use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: GC, NC, DC, CRC and I
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Delano 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
Delano's code calls this use “2. Day nurseries, nursery schools, and child care facilities, per State law (S2); 6. same wording (S3)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GC General Commercial District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.5.30 |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.5.30 |
| DC Downtown Commercial District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.5.30 |
| CRC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.6.30 |
| I | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.6.30 |
What else applies
- Residential table row '1. Day Care Facilities (per State law and Chapter 20.11.130)' is P in R-A, R-1, R-2, R-3 (Site Plan Review); it follows State law and is treated as the family day care home row, not a center.
- 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: CRC and I (Table 6.A) and the Agricultural district (Table 7.A) have no shelter row. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Delano
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the GC zone in Delano?
Only with a conditional use permit. Delano's use table lists it that way in GC (General Commercial District) (§ 20.5.30).
General information, not legal advice.
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