Apple Valley · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Apple Valley?
In Apple Valley, a single-family home is allowed in 10 base zones (R-VLD, R-A, R-LD, R-E, R-E ¾ and 5 more, 2 with a condition), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (MHP) and not allowed in 1 (Apple Valley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-VLD, R-A, R-LD, R-E, R-E ¾, R-EQ, R-SF, M-U and 2 more
- Needs a permit: MHP
- Not allowed: P-F
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Apple Valley 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 single-family home can go
Apple Valley's code calls this use “14. Single family residences”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-VLD Very Low Density Residential | Allowed | § 9.28.030 |
| R-A Residential Agriculture | Allowed | § 9.28.030 |
| R-LD Low Density Residential | Allowed | § 9.28.030 |
| R-E Estate Residential | Allowed | § 9.28.030 |
| R-E ¾ Estate Residential ¾ | Allowed | § 9.28.030 |
| R-EQ Equestrian Residential | Allowed | § 9.28.030 |
| R-SF Single Family Residential | Allowed | § 9.28.030 |
| M-U Mixed Use | Allowed | § 9.28.030 |
| OS-C Open Space/Conservation District | Allowed — see note Note P: P: Permitted uses, subject to Development Permit process Note row: maximum of one unit per 20 acres | § 9.55.030 |
| OS-R Open Space/Recreation District | Allowed — see note Note P: P: Permitted uses, subject to Development Permit process Note row: maximum of one unit per 20 acres | § 9.55.030 |
| MHP Mobile Home Park | Needs a conditional use permit | § 9.28.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
P-F.
What else applies
- R-M cell is '[3] *P': permitted only in the Mountain Vista neighborhood (footnote), so it is left out. Row also lists manufactured homes separately (P in most residential districts).
- State law: State law lets most single-family lots add an ADU and a JADU (California ADU law) and a second home or a lot split under SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21).
- Not covered here: S2/S5/S7 are specific-use regulation chapters, not use tables; Specific plan districts (S10) have no use table; PRD cells left out (uses per approved PRD). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Apple Valley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the MHP zone in Apple Valley?
Only with a conditional use permit. Apple Valley's use table lists it that way in MHP (Mobile Home Park) (§ 9.28.030).
Can I have a single-family home in the P-F zone in Apple Valley?
No. Apple Valley's use table does not allow it in P-F (Public Facility) (§ 9.57.030).
Can I have a single-family home in the R-VLD zone in Apple Valley?
Yes. Apple Valley's use table lists it as allowed in R-VLD (Very Low Density Residential) (§ 9.28.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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