Buellton · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Buellton?
In Buellton, a residential care home for 7 or more people is needs a permit in 4 (RS, RM, PRD and MHP) (Buellton use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RS, RM, PRD and MHP
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Buellton 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
Buellton's code calls this use “Residential care homes, 7 or more clients”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RS Single-family residential | Needs a minor use permit | § 19.02.110 |
| RM Residential multifamily | Needs a minor use permit | § 19.02.110 |
| PRD Planned residential development | Needs a minor use permit | § 19.02.110 |
| MHP Mobilehome park | Needs a development plan | § 19.02.110 |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 19.06.310 (See Section column).
- Residential care homes, 6 or fewer clients is A in all four zones. Group home, large is a separate row (RS MUP, RM MUP, PRD MUP, MHP blank).
- 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.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Buellton
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the RS zone in Buellton?
Only with a minor use permit. Buellton's use table lists it that way in RS (Single-family residential) (§ 19.02.110).
General information, not legal advice.
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