Perris · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Perris?
In Perris, a child care center is allowed in 1 base zone (CN), needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) in 3 (BP, LI and PO) and not allowed in 1 (Perris use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CN
- Needs a permit: BP, LI and PO
- Not allowed: GI
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Perris 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
Perris's code calls this use “Child care center/nursery school, private (industrial table); Day care centers (CN); Day care center and nursery school (PO)”. 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 Commercial Neighborhood | Allowed | § 19.36.020 |
| BP Business Park (Industrial Zones) | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.44.020 |
| LI Light Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.44.020 |
| PO Professional Office | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.43.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
GI.
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Chapter 19.83 (child care facilities).
- 'Child care for employee children only' is A (accessory) in BP, LI, GI. In residential zones 'Child care facility' is an accessory use consistent with Chapter 19.83 (not used). Small family day care homes are a separate residential 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.
- Not covered here: R-4 and CN/CC/PO/OS/P chapters hold no cell for the 16 uses beyond those listed; Chapter 19.08 definitions not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Perris
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the BP zone in Perris?
Only with a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61). Perris's use table lists it that way in BP (Business Park (Industrial Zones)) (§ 19.44.020).
Can I have a child care center in the GI zone in Perris?
No. Perris's use table does not allow it in GI (General Industrial) (§ 19.44.020).
Can I have a child care center in the CN zone in Perris?
Yes. Perris's use table lists it as allowed in CN (Commercial Neighborhood) (§ 19.36.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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