Citrus Heights · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Citrus Heights?
In Citrus Heights, a child care center is needs a permit in 11 (RD-1-2, RD-3-4, RD-5-7, RD-10, RD-15-30 and 6 more) and not allowed in 3 (Citrus Heights use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RD-1-2, RD-3-4, RD-5-7, RD-10, RD-15-30, MH, BP, LC and 3 more
- Not allowed: O, AC and CR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Citrus Heights 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
Citrus Heights'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 |
|---|---|---|
| RD-1-2 | Needs an use permit | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-3-4 | Needs an use permit | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-5-7 | Needs an use permit | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-10 | Needs an use permit | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-15-30 | Needs an use permit | § 106.24.030 |
| MH Mobile Home | Needs an use permit | § 106.24.030 |
| BP Business and Professional Office | Needs a minor use permit | § 106.26.030 |
| LC Limited Commercial | Needs a minor use permit | § 106.26.030 |
| SC Shopping Center | Needs a minor use permit | § 106.26.030 |
| GC General Commercial | Needs a minor use permit | § 106.26.030 |
| MP Industrial/Office Park | Needs a minor use permit | § 106.26.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Small and large family child care homes are a separate row (P in every residential column). Adult day care is a separate use.
- 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 Citrus Heights
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the RD-1-2 zone in Citrus Heights?
Only with an use permit. Citrus Heights's use table lists it that way in RD-1-2 (§ 106.24.030).
Can I have a child care center in the O zone in Citrus Heights?
No. Citrus Heights's use table does not allow it in O (Recreation/Open Space) (§ 106.24.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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