Azusa · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Azusa?
In Azusa, a child care center is allowed in 1 base zone (DU-MU), needs a permit in 22 (NC, NG1-L, NG1-MED, NG1-MOD, NG2-L and 17 more, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 1 (Azusa use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: DU-MU
- Needs a permit: NC, NG1-L, NG1-MED, NG1-MOD, NG2-L, NG2-MED, NG2-MOD, NG3-L and 14 more
- Not allowed: DW
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Azusa 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
Azusa's code calls this use “Child 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.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| DU-MU University District - Mixed Use | Allowed | § 88.24.005 |
| NC Neighborhood Center | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG1-L Neighborhood General 1, Low Density | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG1-MED Neighborhood General 1, Medium Density | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG1-MOD Neighborhood General 1, Moderate Density | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG2-L Neighborhood General 2, Low Density | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG2-MED Neighborhood General 2, Medium Density | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG2-MOD Neighborhood General 2, Moderate Density | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG3-L Neighborhood General 3, Low Density | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG3-MED Neighborhood General 3, Medium Density | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| NG3-MOD Neighborhood General 3, Moderate Density | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| DE Edgewood District | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.24.005 |
| DWL West End Light Industrial District | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.24.005 |
| DU-RM University District - Residential Medium | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.24.005 |
| DU-RMO University District - Residential Moderate | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.24.005 |
| CAZ Azusa Avenue Corridor | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.26.005 |
| CSG San Gabriel Avenue Corridor | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.26.005 |
| CSA South Azusa Avenue Corridor | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.26.005 |
| CAH Arrow Highway Corridor | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.26.005 |
| CFB Foothill Boulevard Corridor | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.26.005 |
| INS Institutional/School | Needs an use permit | § 88.28.030 |
| OS Open Space | Needs an use permit — see note Note 4: Allowed only in the area designated "hotel/conference center" by the general plan. | § 88.28.030 |
| REC Recreation | Needs an use permit | § 88.28.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
DW.
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 88.42.060 (named in the Specific Use Regulations column; text not in packet).
- "Child day care - Small/Large family day care home" and "Adult day care" are separate rows.
- 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: TOD Specific Plan sub-districts DG, DD, DX, DR, DT, DC: Section 88.24.005 A.6 sends readers to the TOD Specific Plan.; Neighborhood zone codes: the table prints NG1/NG2/NG3 over L/MED/MOD; the zone codes NG1-L etc. are joined by the reviewer (the code text does not print the hyphenated form).. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Azusa
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the NC zone in Azusa?
Only with a minor use permit. Azusa's use table lists it that way in NC (Neighborhood Center) (§ 88.22.065).
Can I have a child care center in the DW zone in Azusa?
No. Azusa's use table does not allow it in DW (West End Industrial District) (§ 88.24.005).
Can I have a child care center in the DU-MU zone in Azusa?
Yes. Azusa's use table lists it as allowed in DU-MU (University District - Mixed Use) (§ 88.24.005).
General information, not legal advice.
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