Azusa · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Azusa?
In Azusa, a single-family home is allowed in 10 base zones (NG1-L, NG1-MED, NG1-MOD, NG2-L, NG2-MED and 5 more), needs a minor use permit in 4 (DU-MU, DU-RM, DU-RMO and OS) and not allowed in 7 (Azusa use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: NG1-L, NG1-MED, NG1-MOD, NG2-L, NG2-MED, NG2-MOD, NG3-L, NG3-MED and 2 more
- Needs a permit: DU-MU, DU-RM, DU-RMO and OS
- Not allowed: NC, CAZ, CSA, CAH, CFB, INS and REC
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Azusa 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
Azusa's code calls this use “Single-family dwelling”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NG1-L Neighborhood General 1, Low Density | Allowed | § 88.22.065 |
| NG1-MED Neighborhood General 1, Medium Density | Allowed | § 88.22.065 |
| NG1-MOD Neighborhood General 1, Moderate Density | Allowed | § 88.22.065 |
| NG2-L Neighborhood General 2, Low Density | Allowed | § 88.22.065 |
| NG2-MED Neighborhood General 2, Medium Density | Allowed | § 88.22.065 |
| NG2-MOD Neighborhood General 2, Moderate Density | Allowed | § 88.22.065 |
| NG3-L Neighborhood General 3, Low Density | Allowed | § 88.22.065 |
| NG3-MED Neighborhood General 3, Medium Density | Allowed | § 88.22.065 |
| NG3-MOD Neighborhood General 3, Moderate Density | Allowed | § 88.22.065 |
| CSG San Gabriel Avenue Corridor | Allowed | § 88.26.005 |
| DU-MU University District - Mixed Use | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.24.005 |
| DU-RM University District - Residential Medium | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.24.005 |
| DU-RMO University District - Residential Moderate | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.24.005 |
| OS Open Space | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.28.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not listed in the DE/DW/DWL table. "Townhouse, rowhouse" and "Stacked flats" are separate rows.
- 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: TOD Specific Plan sub-districts DG, DD, DX, DR, DT, DC: Section 88.24.005 A.6 sends readers to the TOD Specific Plan.; Neighborhood zone codes: the table prints NG1/NG2/NG3 over L/MED/MOD; the zone codes NG1-L etc. are joined by the reviewer (the code text does not print the hyphenated form).. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Azusa
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the DU-MU zone in Azusa?
Only with a minor use permit. Azusa's use table lists it that way in DU-MU (University District - Mixed Use) (§ 88.24.005).
Can I have a single-family home in the NC zone in Azusa?
No. Azusa's use table does not allow it in NC (Neighborhood Center) (§ 88.22.065).
Can I have a single-family home in the NG1-L zone in Azusa?
Yes. Azusa's use table lists it as allowed in NG1-L (Neighborhood General 1, Low Density) (§ 88.22.065).
General information, not legal advice.
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