Stanton · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Stanton?
In Stanton, a child care center is needs a permit in 4 (RM, RH, CN and CG) and not allowed in 2 (Stanton use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RM, RH, CN and CG
- Not allowed: RE and RL
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Stanton 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
Stanton's code calls this use “Day Care, General (15 or more)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RM | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.210.020 |
| RH | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.210.020 |
| CN | Needs a minor use permit | § 20.215.020 |
| CG | Needs a minor use permit | § 20.215.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 20.400.120.
- Commercial table row is "Day Care Center / General" (MUP). "Accessory" day care is P in CN, CG, BP and PI. Large child day care homes (9 to 14) are MUP in all residential zones; small homes P.
- 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: Mixed-Use Overlay Zones GLMX, NGMX, SGMX (Table 2-11) are overlays, not base zones; Zone names are not stated in the packet text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Stanton
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the RM zone in Stanton?
Only with a conditional use permit. Stanton's use table lists it that way in RM (§ 20.210.020).
Can I have a child care center in the RE zone in Stanton?
No. Stanton's use table does not allow it in RE (§ 20.210.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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