Question: We need extra income and I want to take care of children in my home. Do I need any permits?
Answer:

If you can have a home occupation in your neighborhood, you can care for other family’s children in your home under certain circumstances. As long as you care for five or less children, you can do it in your home with little, if any, remodeling to your home. If you care for six or more children at one time, your home will have to meet the standards for an educational occupancy under the International Building Code. Exiting to assure health and safety for the children may be an issue as well as handicapped accessibility. If you care for thirteen or more children, a conditional use permit will be required in most neighborhoods in the City as well as compliance with the International Building Code.

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