Gustine · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Gustine?
In Gustine, a child care center is needs a permit in 9 (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, P-D and 4 more, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 7 (Gustine use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, P-D, C-N, C-O, M and 1 more
- Not allowed: R-E, C-1, C-2, C-H, I, A-C and AP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Gustine 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
Gustine'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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-1 Single-Family Residential | Needs an use permit | § 4-22-030 |
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Needs an use permit | § 4-22-030 |
| R-3 Multiple Residential Medium/High Density | Needs an use permit | § 4-22-030 |
| R-4 Multiple Residential High Density | Needs an use permit | § 4-22-030 |
| P-D Planned Development | Needs a planned development permit — see note Note 4: Use allowed in the PD zoning district only when authorized through Planned Development Permit approval. | § 4-22-030 |
| C-N Neighborhood Commercial | Needs an use permit Code row: “Child or adult day care center” | § 4-24-030 |
| C-O Office Commercial | Needs an use permit Code row: “Child or adult day care center” | § 4-24-030 |
| M Manufacturing | Needs an use permit | § 4-26-030 |
| P-1 Public/Institutional | Needs an use permit | § 4-26-030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Specific Use Regulations column cites 4-44-040.
- S4 row is 'Child or adult day care center'. Family day care homes are a separate row (P in all residential districts).
- 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 Gustine
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the R-1 zone in Gustine?
Only with an use permit. Gustine's use table lists it that way in R-1 (Single-Family Residential) (§ 4-22-030).
Can I have a child care center in the R-E zone in Gustine?
No. Gustine's use table does not allow it in R-E (Residential Estate) (§ 4-22-030).
General information, not legal advice.
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