Cloverdale · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Cloverdale?
In Cloverdale, a single-family home is allowed in 4 base zones (R-R, R-1, R-2 and O-R) and not allowed in 5 (Cloverdale use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-R, R-1, R-2 and O-R
- Not allowed: R-3, DTC, TOD, G-C and S-C
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Cloverdale 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
Cloverdale's code calls this use “Single-family detached—standard lot sizes”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-R | Allowed | § 18.04.040 |
| R-1 | Allowed | § 18.04.040 |
| R-2 | Allowed | § 18.04.040 |
| O-R | Allowed | § 18.05.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S1 "Small lot single-family detached" is PUD (Planned Unit Development Permit) in R-R, R-1, R-2 and NP in R-3. S2 note 5: single-family houses in O-R follow R-2 standards. S3 industrial and S4 PI tables have no single-family row (not listed = prohibited).
- 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).
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Cloverdale
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the R-3 zone in Cloverdale?
No. Cloverdale's use table does not allow it in R-3 (§ 18.04.040).
Can I have a single-family home in the R-R zone in Cloverdale?
Yes. Cloverdale's use table lists it as allowed in R-R (§ 18.04.040).
General information, not legal advice.
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