Livingston · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Livingston?
In Livingston, a child care center is needs a conditional use permit in 4 (R-1, R-2, R-3 and DTC) and not allowed in 8 (Livingston use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-1, R-2, R-3 and DTC
- Not allowed: R-E, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2, P-F and P/OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Livingston 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
Livingston's code calls this use “Daycare 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 Low Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 5-3-15 |
| R-2 Medium Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 5-3-15 |
| R-3 High Density Residential | Needs a conditional use permit | § 5-3-15 |
| DTC Downtown Commercial | Needs a conditional use permit | § 5-3-15 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Daycare, residential' (home day care, P in R-E, R-1, R-2) is a separate row and is not used. Table 3 column headers carry a '9' mark that points to the smoke-shop note (notes shifted); it does not apply to this 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 Livingston
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the R-1 zone in Livingston?
Only with a conditional use permit. Livingston's use table lists it that way in R-1 (Low Density Residential) (§ 5-3-15).
Can I have a child care center in the R-E zone in Livingston?
No. Livingston's use table does not allow it in R-E (Estate Residential) (§ 5-3-15).
General information, not legal advice.
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