Delano · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Delano?
In Delano, a church or other place of worship is needs a conditional use permit in 8 (R-A, R-1, R-2, R-3, GC and 3 more) and not allowed in 1 (Delano use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-A, R-1, R-2, R-3, GC, NC, DC and CRC
- Not allowed: I
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Delano 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
Delano's code calls this use “3. Churches (S1); 6. Churches, synagogues, mosques, temples (S2); 2. Churches, clubs, lodges, fraternities and sorority headquarters (S3)”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-A | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.4.30 |
| R-1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.4.30 |
| R-2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.4.30 |
| R-3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.4.30 |
| GC General Commercial District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.5.30 |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.5.30 |
| DC Downtown Commercial District | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.5.30 |
| CRC | Needs a conditional use permit | § 20.6.30 |
Zones where it is not allowed
I.
What else applies
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: CRC and I (Table 6.A) and the Agricultural district (Table 7.A) have no shelter row. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Delano
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the R-A zone in Delano?
Only with a conditional use permit. Delano's use table lists it that way in R-A (§ 20.4.30).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the I zone in Delano?
No. Delano's use table does not allow it in I (§ 20.6.30).
General information, not legal advice.
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