Calimesa · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Calimesa?
In Calimesa, a church or other place of worship is needs a conditional use permit in 15 (O-S-R, R-E, R-R, R-L, R-L-M and 10 more) and not allowed in 4 (Calimesa use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: O-S-R, R-E, R-R, R-L, R-L-M, R-M, R-H, C-N and 7 more
- Not allowed: L-I, DVC, DNC and DVS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Calimesa 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
Calimesa's code calls this use “Churches 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 |
|---|---|---|
| O-S-R | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.20.030 |
| R-E | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.20.030 |
| R-R | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.20.030 |
| R-L | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.20.030 |
| R-L-M | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.20.030 |
| R-M | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.20.030 |
| R-H | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.20.030 |
| C-N | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.25.030 |
| C-C | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.25.030 |
| C-R | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.25.030 |
| O-P | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.25.030 |
| R-MU | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.28.040 |
| C-MU | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.28.040 |
| O-MU | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.28.040 |
| B-P | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.30.030 |
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: Residential uses in downtown business zones DVC/DNC/DVS: no single-family or duplex row (S7); Industrial L-I/B-P: tables hold no dwelling, day care, school or shelter rows; Text of overlay RIPAOZ Areas 1-2 not in packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Calimesa
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the O-S-R zone in Calimesa?
Only with a conditional use permit. Calimesa's use table lists it that way in O-S-R (§ 18.20.030).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the L-I zone in Calimesa?
No. Calimesa's use table does not allow it in L-I (§ 18.30.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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