Cudahy · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Cudahy?
In Cudahy, a residential care home for 7 or more people is allowed in 7 base zones (LDR, MDR, HDR, NC, Ent and 2 more) and not allowed in 2 (Cudahy use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: LDR, MDR, HDR, NC, Ent, CMU and CivicMU
- Not allowed: I-Ind and LI
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Cudahy 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 residential care home for 7 or more people can go
Cudahy's code calls this use “Residential Care Facilities (7 or more occupants)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LDR | Allowed | § 20.16.020 |
| MDR | Allowed | § 20.16.020 |
| HDR | Allowed | § 20.16.020 |
| NC | Allowed | § 20.20.020 |
| Ent Entertainment Zone | Allowed | § 20.20.020 |
| CMU Commercial Mixed-Use Zone | Allowed | § 20.28.020 |
| CivicMU Civic Mixed-Use Zone | Allowed | § 20.28.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Small homes: S1 "Group Homes (6 or fewer occupants)" P in LDR, MDR, HDR (not used).
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3); this page covers larger homes.
- Not covered here: City Parks/Parklets Zone, Schools Zone and Los Angeles River Zone (S4): uses are given as lists, not as a table; Urban Agriculture Overlay Zone (Chapter 20.32 Part 2): referenced, text not in packet; Zone names for LDR, MDR, HDR, NC, I-Ind are not spelled out in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Cudahy
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the I-Ind zone in Cudahy?
No. Cudahy's use table does not allow it in I-Ind (§ 20.20.020).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the LDR zone in Cudahy?
Yes. Cudahy's use table lists it as allowed in LDR (§ 20.16.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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