Oroville · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Oroville?
In Oroville, a child care center is allowed in 6 base zones (CN, C-1, C-2, MXD, MXN and 1 more), needs an use permit in 12 (RA, RR-1, RR-20, RR-10, RL and 7 more) and not allowed in 6 (Oroville use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CN, C-1, C-2, MXD, MXN and MXC
- Needs a permit: RA, RR-1, RR-20, RR-10, RL, R-1, R-2, R-3 and 4 more
- Not allowed: UR-10, UR-5, OF, ABP, M-1 and M-2
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Oroville 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
Oroville'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 |
|---|---|---|
| CN | Allowed | § 17.32.010 |
| C-1 | Allowed | § 17.32.010 |
| C-2 | Allowed | § 17.32.010 |
| MXD | Allowed | § 17.34.020 |
| MXN Neighborhood Mixed-Use District | Allowed | § 17.34.020 |
| MXC Corridor Mixed-Use District | Allowed | § 17.34.020 |
| RA | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RR-1 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RR-20 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RR-10 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RL | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| R-1 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| R-2 Medium-density residential | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| R-3 | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| R-4 Urban-density residential | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| RP | Needs an use permit | § 17.28.010 |
| CH | Needs an use permit | § 17.32.010 |
| CLM | Needs an use permit | § 17.32.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Family day care, small" (P) and "Family day care, large" (S, § 17.16.050) are separate home-based rows and not used.
- 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 Oroville
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the RA zone in Oroville?
Only with an use permit. Oroville's use table lists it that way in RA (§ 17.28.010).
Can I have a child care center in the UR-10 zone in Oroville?
No. Oroville's use table does not allow it in UR-10 (§ 17.28.010).
Can I have a child care center in the CN zone in Oroville?
Yes. Oroville's use table lists it as allowed in CN (§ 17.32.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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