Coalinga · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Coalinga?
In Coalinga, a single-family home is allowed in 7 base zones (AG, RR, RE, RSF, RT and 2 more) and needs a conditional use permit (planning commission) in 1 (OS) (Coalinga use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: AG, RR, RE, RSF, RT, RMD and RHD
- Needs a permit: OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Coalinga 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
Coalinga's code calls this use “Single Family Dwelling — Detached”. 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.
What else applies
- 'Attached' sub-row: No in RR, RE, RSF; Yes in RT, RMD, RHD (S2).
- 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: Zone names for RR, RE, RSF, RT, RMD, RHD, CG, CR, CS, MBL, MBH are not spelled out in the packet; Master Plan Overlay District and Resource Extraction Overlay District follow the underlying district (S6, S7). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Coalinga
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the OS zone in Coalinga?
Only with a conditional use permit (planning commission). Coalinga's use table lists it that way in OS (Open Space/Conservation) (§ 9-2.102).
Can I have a single-family home in the AG zone in Coalinga?
Yes. Coalinga's use table lists it as allowed in AG (Agriculture) (§ 9-2.102).
General information, not legal advice.
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