Colusa County · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Colusa County?
In Colusa County, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 9 base zones (C-1, C-2, C-H, C-R, MU and 4 more), needs a permit in 7 (U-T, A-T, R-R, R-1, R-2 and 2 more) and not allowed in 10 (Colusa County use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: C-1, C-2, C-H, C-R, MU, M-1, RD, P-F and 1 more
- Needs a permit: U-T, A-T, R-R, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4
- Not allowed: F-A, E-A, U-C, M-2, R-F, F-M, F-R, R-M and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Colusa County 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
Colusa County's code calls this use “Religious Facilities and 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.
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: FMR (Forest Management and Recreation): its column in Table 44-2.60-2 is empty for every row, so no cell is given; PD and EP are overlay zones. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Colusa County
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the U-T zone in Colusa County?
Only with an use permit. Colusa County's use table lists it that way in U-T (Upland Transition) (Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the F-A zone in Colusa County?
No. Colusa County's use table does not allow it in F-A (Foothill Agriculture) (Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the C-1 zone in Colusa County?
Yes. Colusa County's use table lists it as allowed in C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) (Article 44-2 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, ALLOWED USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS).
General information, not legal advice.
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