Reedley · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Reedley?
In Reedley, a child care center is needs a conditional use permit in 9 (RE, R-1, MDR, HDR, CN and 4 more) (Reedley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RE, R-1, MDR, HDR, CN, CC, CS, CO and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Reedley 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
Reedley'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.
What else applies
- Family Day Care Home is a separate row
- 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-1 sub-districts are not separated in the use table (one R-1 column). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Reedley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the RE zone in Reedley?
Only with a conditional use permit. Reedley's use table lists it that way in RE (Residential Estate) (Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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