Calexico · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Calexico?
In Calexico, a single-family home is allowed in 7 base zones (RR, R-1, RC, RA, R-2 and 2 more, 1 with a condition) (Calexico use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RR, R-1, RC, RA, R-2, A and OS
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 single-family home can go
Calexico's code calls this use “1. Single-family dwellings”. 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 | § 17.03.110 |
| R-1 | Allowed | § 17.03.110 |
| RC | Allowed | § 17.03.110 |
| RA | Allowed | § 17.03.110 |
| R-2 | Allowed | § 17.03.110 |
| A Agricultural Zone | Allowed Code row: “L. One single-family dwelling per legal lot consistent with city development standards herein” | § 17.09.420 |
| OS Open Space Zone | Allowed — see note Code row: “1. Single-family dwellings (not to exceed a density of 1 unit per 40 acres)” Note parenthetical: not to exceed a density of 1 unit per 40 acres | § 17.09.520 |
What else applies
- MHP zone allows only a caretaker single-family dwelling (S5); not used.
- 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: 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 single-family home 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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