A. Purpose and Applicability. This Section provides provisions for the location and operation of small family child day care homes for eight or fewer children in compliance with State law. The provisions in this Section shall apply to small family child day care homes where allowed in compliance with Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development and Design Standards) and the following standards.
B. State Requirements.
1. These provisions shall apply in addition to requirements imposed by the California Department of Social Services.
2. The operator of a small family child day care home shall obtain and maintain a valid license from the California Department of Social Services in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 (Child Care Facility Licensing Requirements).
C. Permitted by Right. As required by State law (See Health and Safety Code Section 1597.30 et seq. (Family Day Care Homes), small family child day care homes (eight or fewer children) shall be considered a residential use of property and shall be an allowed use permitted by right within a residence located in a residential zone with no City land use permits required. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)