Taft · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Taft?
In Taft, a child care center is needs a permit in 3 (MU, GC and I) (Taft use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: MU, GC and I
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Taft 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
Taft's code calls this use “Day nurseries, nursery schools and childcare facilities per State law”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MU Mixed Use | Needs a director's permit | § 6-5-3 |
| GC General Commercial | Needs a director's permit | § 6-5-3 |
| I Industrial Zone District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 6-6-3 |
What else applies
- Residential table row 'Daycare facilities (per State law)' is P in RS, R-1, R-2, R-3 (S1). Agricultural table: 'Preschool' C, large family day care home C, small family day care home P (S4).
- 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 Taft
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the MU zone in Taft?
Only with a director's permit. Taft's use table lists it that way in MU (Mixed Use) (§ 6-5-3).
General information, not legal advice.
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