Calexico · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Calexico?
In Calexico, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 2 base zones (RR and R-1) and needs a conditional use permit in 10 (RC, RA, R-2, CO, CN and 5 more) (Calexico use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RR and R-1
- Needs a permit: RC, RA, R-2, CO, CN, CH, CS, I and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calexico 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
Calexico's code calls this use “Churches, convents, monasteries and other religious institutions”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RR | Allowed Code row: “3. Churches, convents, monasteries and other religious institutions” | § 17.03.110 |
| R-1 | Allowed Code row: “3. Churches, convents, monasteries and other religious institutions” | § 17.03.110 |
| RC | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “3. Churches, convents, monasteries and other religious institutions” | § 17.03.110 |
| RA | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “3. Churches, convents, monasteries and other religious institutions” | § 17.03.110 |
| R-2 | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “3. Churches, convents, monasteries and other religious institutions” | § 17.03.110 |
| CO | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “6. Churches, convents, monasteries, and other religious institutions” | § 17.05.120 |
| CN | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “6. Churches, convents, monasteries, and other religious institutions” | § 17.05.120 |
| CH | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “6. Churches, convents, monasteries, and other religious institutions” | § 17.05.120 |
| CS | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “6. Churches, convents, monasteries, and other religious institutions” | § 17.05.120 |
| I | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “4. Religious Institutions” | § 17.07.120 |
| IL | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “4. Religious Institutions” | § 17.07.120 |
| BP Business Park | Needs a conditional use permit Code row: “4. Religious Institutions” | § 17.07.120 |
What else applies
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: names of R, C and I zones (tables give codes only). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Calexico
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the RC zone in Calexico?
Only with a conditional use permit. Calexico's use table lists it that way in RC (§ 17.03.110).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the RR zone in Calexico?
Yes. Calexico's use table lists it as allowed in RR (§ 17.03.110).
General information, not legal advice.
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