HB1212 mandates that cities and towns allow child care centers as a permitted use in all zones except industrial zones.

HB1212 requires cities and towns to permit child care centers and the conversion of existing buildings for child care use in all zones except industrial zones. Code cities may impose reasonable restrictions, such as those on pickup and drop-off areas. Cities must integrate these requirements into their development regulations, zoning regulations, and other official controls within a year of their next comprehensive plan update.

HB1212 mandates that cities and towns allow child care centers as a permitted use in all zones except industrial zones.

HB1212 requires cities and towns to permit child care centers and the conversion of existing buildings for child care use in all zones except industrial zones. Code cities may impose reasonable restrictions, such as those on pickup and drop-off areas. Cities must integrate these requirements into their development regulations, zoning regulations, and other official controls within a year of their next comprehensive plan update.