Corona · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Corona?
In Corona, a single-family home is allowed in 12 base zones (A, A-14.4, R-1A, R-1-20, R-1-12.0 and 7 more) (Corona use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A, A-14.4, R-1A, R-1-20, R-1-12.0, R-1-9.6, R-1-8.4, R-1-7.2 and 4 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Corona 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
Corona's code calls this use “One-family dwelling”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Agricultural | Allowed | § 17.06.020 |
| A-14.4 A-14.4 Single-Family Residential | Allowed | § 17.08.020 |
| R-1A R-1A Single-Family Residential | Allowed | § 17.10.020 |
| R-1-20 R-1-20 Single-Family Residential (chapter title "R-20.0") | Allowed | § 17.11.020 |
| R-1-12.0 R-1-12.0 Single-Family Residential (chapter title "R-12.0") | Allowed | § 17.12.020 |
| R-1-9.6 Single-Family Residential | Allowed | § 17.14.020 |
| R-1-8.4 Single-Family Residential | Allowed | § 17.16.020 |
| R-1-7.2 Single-Family Residential | Allowed | § 17.18.020 |
| R-1-14.4 Single-Family Residential | Allowed | § 17.20.020 |
| R-2 Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential | Allowed | § 17.22.020 |
| R-3 Multiple-Family Residential | Allowed | § 17.24.020 |
| R-3-C Multiple-Dwelling | Allowed | § 17.26.020 |
What else applies
- 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: Chapter 17.73 (health care facilities), 17.44.130 (emergency shelters), 17.22.080 (R-2 density) and the definitions chapter 17.04 are not in the packet; Institutional use zones (Park and School District, S71-S76) and Specific Plan areas are not used; R-G zone: no dwelling or crop use is listed as permitted. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Corona
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the A zone in Corona?
Yes. Corona's use table lists it as allowed in A (Agricultural) (§ 17.06.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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