Corcoran · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Corcoran?
In Corcoran, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 1 base zone (CD) and needs a permit in 9 (RA, R-1, RM, PO, CN and 4 more) (Corcoran use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CD
- Needs a permit: RA, R-1, RM, PO, CN, CC, CH, CO and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Corcoran 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
Corcoran's code calls this use “Churches”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CD | Allowed | § 11-12-2 |
| RA Residential Acreage District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11-7-4 |
| R-1 Single-Family Residential District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11-8-4 |
| RM Multi-Family Residential District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11-9-4 |
| PO Professional Office District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11-11-4 |
| CN | Needs an administrative review and permit | § 11-12-2 |
| CC | Needs an administrative review and permit | § 11-12-2 |
| CH | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11-12-2 |
| CO | Needs an administrative review and permit | § 11-12-2 |
| CS | Needs a conditional use permit | § 11-12-2 |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Chapter 19 Permits for Conditional Uses (11-19).
- Zone A lists 'churches, monasteries, convents, and other religious institutions incidental to farming activities' (CUP, S6 H); left out as it is limited to farming-related use. RCO: not listed.
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: IL and IH industrial districts (named in 11-23-3, no use text in packet); Chapter 10 / mobile home provisions; R-1-6 and R-1-10 subdistricts mentioned in 11-8-3 J; PUD (Chapter 23) is an overlay-like process, not a base zone. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Corcoran
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the RA zone in Corcoran?
Only with a conditional use permit. Corcoran's use table lists it that way in RA (Residential Acreage District) (§ 11-7-4).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the CD zone in Corcoran?
Yes. Corcoran's use table lists it as allowed in CD (§ 11-12-2).
General information, not legal advice.
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