Alhambra · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Alhambra?
In Alhambra, a residential care home for 7 or more people is needs a minor use permit in 1 (RH) and not allowed in 2 (Alhambra use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RH
- Not allowed: RL and RM
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Alhambra 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 residential care home for 7 or more people can go
Alhambra's code calls this use “Large (under Residential care facility)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RH | Needs a minor use permit | § 23.04.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Small residential care facilities are treated as a residential use. Commercial, employment, public tables have no Large row.
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3); this page covers larger homes.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text; -PD overlay (23.11) has no table. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Alhambra
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the RH zone in Alhambra?
Only with a minor use permit. Alhambra's use table lists it that way in RH (§ 23.04.020).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the RL zone in Alhambra?
No. Alhambra's use table does not allow it in RL (§ 23.04.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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