Dixon · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Dixon?
In Dixon, a child care center is allowed in 4 base zones (CMX, CN, CR and PF, 1 with a condition), needs a permit in 3 (RM, DMX and CS) and not allowed in 2 (Dixon use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CMX, CN, CR and PF
- Needs a permit: RM, DMX and CS
- Not allowed: RL and PR
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Dixon 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
Dixon's code calls this use “Day Care Centers”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CMX | Allowed — see note Note *: In the CMX district, a minimum of one (1) residential use and a minimum of one (1) commercial use are required on any development site two and one-half (2.5) acres or more in size (see subsection A of this section, CMX Zoning District, Additional Use Regulations). | § 18.05.020 |
| CN | Allowed | § 18.05.020 |
| CR | Allowed | § 18.05.020 |
| PF | Allowed | § 18.07.020 |
| RM | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.04.020 |
| DMX | Needs an administrative use permit | § 18.05.020 |
| CS | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.05.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 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: CAMX (land uses set by the approved PD plan, S3); PD overlay districts (S6); any agricultural or other districts not in the packet text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Dixon
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the RM zone in Dixon?
Only with a conditional use permit. Dixon's use table lists it that way in RM (§ 18.04.020).
Can I have a child care center in the RL zone in Dixon?
No. Dixon's use table does not allow it in RL (§ 18.04.020).
Can I have a child care center in the CMX zone in Dixon?
Yes, with a condition. Dixon's use table lists it as allowed in CMX (§ 18.05.020). The code adds a condition: “In the CMX district, a minimum of one (1) residential use and a minimum of one (1) commercial use are required on any development site two and one-half (2.5) acres or more in size (see subsection A of this section,…”
General information, not legal advice.
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