Kerman · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Kerman?
In Kerman, a child care center is needs a conditional use permit in 11 (RR, RR-43, RR-100, R-1-7, R-1-12 and 6 more) and not allowed in 1 (Kerman use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RR, RR-43, RR-100, R-1-7, R-1-12, R-2, R-3, CN and 3 more
- Not allowed: CG
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Kerman 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
Kerman'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.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| RR Rural Residential (0.5 acre minimum) | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| RR-43 Rural Residential (1 acre / 43,000 sq ft minimum) | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| RR-100 Rural Residential (2.5 acres / 100,000 sq ft minimum) | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| R-1-7 Single-Unit Residential (7,000 sq ft minimum) | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| R-1-12 Single-Unit Residential (12,000 sq ft minimum) | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| R-2 Multi-Unit Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| R-3 Multi-Unit Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| CN Neighborhood Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| CS Service Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| MU Mixed-Use | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
| PA Professional and Administrative Office | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Zones where it is not allowed
CG.
What else applies
- "Child Day Care Home" is P in every residential zone.
- 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: Combining zones PD, SD, IBA (can change allowed uses); Twenty-four-hour uses need a CUP in commercial zones (17.12.020.D). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Kerman
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the RR zone in Kerman?
Only with a conditional use permit. Kerman's use table lists it that way in RR (Rural Residential (0.5 acre minimum)) (Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a child care center in the CG zone in Kerman?
No. Kerman's use table does not allow it in CG (General Commercial) (Division II — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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