Lomita · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Lomita?
In Lomita, a child care center is needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) in 4 (DC, NC, CC and RC) (Lomita use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: DC, NC, CC and RC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Lomita 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
Lomita's code calls this use “Extended 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DC | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | Article 41 — Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses |
| NC | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | Article 41 — Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses |
| CC | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | Article 41 — Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses |
| RC | Needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) | Article 41 — Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses |
What else applies
- 'Preschool and nursery schools' is also C in DC, NC, CC, RC. The residential zones (Article 30 table) are not in the packet.
- 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: Residential zones: the Article 30 residential land use table is not in the packet (only the unlisted-use section S5); Zone names for DC, NC, CC, RC are not spelled out in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Lomita
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the DC zone in Lomita?
Only with a conditional use permit (planning commission). Lomita's use table lists it that way in DC (Article 41 — Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses).
General information, not legal advice.
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