Redding · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Redding?
In Redding, a child care center is allowed in 5 base zones (GO, NC, SC, RC and GC, all with a condition) and needs a permit in 6 (RE, RS, RM, LO, HC and 1 more, 1 with a condition) (Redding use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: GO, NC, SC, RC and GC
- Needs a permit: RE, RS, RM, LO, HC and PF
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Redding 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
Redding's code calls this use “Day Care Center (15 or more) in RE/RS/RM; Day Care Center (14 or more) in LO/GO/NC/SC/RC/GC/HC/PF”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GO General Office | Allowed — see note Note P: "P" designates permitted use classifications subject to the provisions of Schedules 18.32.030-A and 18.32.030-B. | § 18.32.020 |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial | Allowed — see note Note P: "P" designates permitted use classifications subject to the provisions of Schedules 18.33.030-A and 18.33.030-B. | § 18.33.020 |
| SC Shopping Center | Allowed — see note Note P: "P" designates permitted use classifications subject to the provisions of Schedules 18.33.030-A and 18.33.030-B. | § 18.33.020 |
| RC Regional Commercial | Allowed — see note Note P: "P" designates permitted use classifications subject to the provisions of Schedules 18.33.030-A and 18.33.030-B. | § 18.33.020 |
| GC General Commercial | Allowed — see note Note P: "P" designates permitted use classifications subject to the provisions of Schedules 18.33.030-A and 18.33.030-B. | § 18.33.020 |
| RE Residential Estate | Needs an use permit (planning commission) | § 18.31.020 |
| RS Residential Single-Family | Needs an use permit (planning commission) | § 18.31.020 |
| RM Residential Multiple-Family | Needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) | § 18.31.020 |
| LO Limited Office | Needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) | § 18.32.020 |
| HC Heavy Commercial | Needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) | § 18.33.020 |
| PF Public Facilities | Needs a site development permit (board of administrative review) — see note Note 1: Use permit required if facility exceeds 30,000 square feet or 50 dwelling units. | § 18.36.030 |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: See Section 18.43.070 (Day care center standards, as printed in the residential table).
- Family Day Care, 6 or fewer, and Family Day Care, 7-14 are separate home rows (P in residential districts) and are not used. RL, OS, GI and HI list no day care 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: PD (Planned Development) district is named in the notes but its use table is not in the text; Zone sub-districts (RS-3, RS-3.5, RS-4, RM-6 to RM-30) share one column in the tables; only some limitations name them. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Redding
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the RE zone in Redding?
Only with an use permit (planning commission). Redding's use table lists it that way in RE (Residential Estate) (§ 18.31.020).
Can I have a child care center in the GO zone in Redding?
Yes, with a condition. Redding's use table lists it as allowed in GO (General Office) (§ 18.32.020). The code adds a condition: “"P" designates permitted use classifications subject to the provisions of Schedules 18.32.030-A and 18.32.030-B.”
General information, not legal advice.
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