Hawaiian Gardens · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Hawaiian Gardens?
In Hawaiian Gardens, a child care center is allowed in 1 base zone (PF, it with a condition), needs a permit in 3 (MU-1, MU-2 and C-4, all with a condition) and not allowed in 2 (Hawaiian Gardens use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: PF
- Needs a permit: MU-1, MU-2 and C-4
- Not allowed: C-2 and M-1
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Hawaiian Gardens 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
Hawaiian Gardens's code calls this use “Child 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PF Public Facilities | Allowed — see note Note *****: Child care centers shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from the nearest freeway. | § 18.60.050 |
| MU-1 Mixed-use | Needs a minor use permit — see note Note ******: Child care centers shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from the nearest freeway. | § 18.55.020 |
| MU-2 Mixed-use | Needs a minor use permit — see note Note ******: Child care centers shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from the nearest freeway. | § 18.55.020 |
| C-4 General Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit — see note Note *****: Child care centers shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from the nearest freeway. | § 18.60.050 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Residential zones (S1) list only "Child day care home, small/large", "Adult day care", "Home-based day care" and "Nursery school" (C in R-1s, R-2/R-3, R-4, MHP; X in RIH).
- 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.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Hawaiian Gardens
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the MU-1 zone in Hawaiian Gardens?
Only with a minor use permit. Hawaiian Gardens's use table lists it that way in MU-1 (Mixed-use) (§ 18.55.020). The code adds a condition: “Child care centers shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from the nearest freeway.”
Can I have a child care center in the C-2 zone in Hawaiian Gardens?
No. Hawaiian Gardens's use table does not allow it in C-2 (Downtown Commercial) (§ 18.60.050).
Can I have a child care center in the PF zone in Hawaiian Gardens?
Yes, with a condition. Hawaiian Gardens's use table lists it as allowed in PF (Public Facilities) (§ 18.60.050). The code adds a condition: “Child care centers shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from the nearest freeway.”
General information, not legal advice.
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