American Canyon · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in American Canyon?
In American Canyon, a child care center is allowed in 1 base zone (CC), needs a permit in 9 (RE, RR, RS, RM, RH and 4 more) and not allowed in 1 (American Canyon use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CC
- Needs a permit: RE, RR, RS, RM, RH, CN, LI, GI and 1 more
- Not allowed: RRH
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the American Canyon 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
American Canyon's code calls this use “Day 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.
Zones where it is not allowed
RRH.
What else applies
- Standards for this use: GP Policy 1.23.5 (residential Related Provisions column).
- 'Family child care home, large/small' (residential accessory) are family child care homes, excluded.
- 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 American Canyon
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the RE zone in American Canyon?
Only with a minor use permit (chapter 19.42). American Canyon's use table lists it that way in RE (Residential Estate) (Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a child care center in the RRH zone in American Canyon?
No. American Canyon's use table does not allow it in RRH (Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a child care center in the CC zone in American Canyon?
Yes. American Canyon's use table lists it as allowed in CC (Community Commercial) (Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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