Cudahy · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Cudahy?
In Cudahy, a single-family home is allowed in 3 base zones (LDR, MDR and HDR), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (NC) and not allowed in 5 (Cudahy use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: LDR, MDR and HDR
- Needs a permit: NC
- Not allowed: Ent, I-Ind, LI, CMU and CivicMU
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 single-family home can go
Cudahy's code calls this use “Dwelling, single-family”. 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 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.20.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
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: 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 single-family home in the NC zone in Cudahy?
Only with a conditional use permit. Cudahy's use table lists it that way in NC (§ 20.20.020).
Can I have a single-family home in the Ent zone in Cudahy?
No. Cudahy's use table does not allow it in Ent (Entertainment Zone) (§ 20.20.020).
Can I have a single-family home 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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