Calaveras County · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Calaveras County?
In Calaveras County, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 5 base zones (HC, C1, C2, CP and PS), needs a conditional use permit in 7 (A1, RA, RR, R1, R2 and 2 more) and not allowed in 4 (Calaveras County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: HC, C1, C2, CP and PS
- Needs a permit: A1, RA, RR, R1, R2, R3 and REC
- Not allowed: GF, TP, AP and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calaveras County 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 church or other place of worship can go
Calaveras County's code calls this use “Community Assembly”. 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.
The code defines “Community Assembly”: “A facility for public or private meetings and gatherings, including community centers, union halls, meeting halls, religious facilities, and membership organizations. This classification includes the use of functionally related facilities for the use” (§ 17.42.020)
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| HC | Allowed | § 17.06.020 |
| C1 | Allowed | § 17.06.020 |
| C2 | Allowed | § 17.06.020 |
| CP | Allowed | § 17.06.020 |
| PS | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| A1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.04.020 |
| RA | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.04.020 |
| RR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.05.020 |
| R1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.05.020 |
| R2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.05.020 |
| R3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.05.020 |
| REC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 17.08.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text. Cells written with a slash and a condition, such as P/C(1), P/A(6), P(3)/C, are left out of every use.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Calaveras County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the A1 zone in Calaveras County?
Only with a conditional use permit. Calaveras County's use table lists it that way in A1 (§ 17.04.020).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the GF zone in Calaveras County?
No. Calaveras County's use table does not allow it in GF (§ 17.04.020).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the HC zone in Calaveras County?
Yes. Calaveras County's use table lists it as allowed in HC (§ 17.06.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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