Dixon · Land use · Senior or assisted living
Where is senior housing or assisted living allowed in Dixon?
In Dixon, senior housing or assisted living is allowed in 2 base zones (RM and CMX, 1 with a condition), needs a conditional use permit in 1 (RL) and not allowed in 4 (Dixon use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RM and CMX
- Needs a permit: RL
- Not allowed: DMX, CN, CR and CS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Dixon Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where senior housing or assisted living can go
Dixon's code calls this use “Residential Facility, Assisted Living”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RM | Allowed | § 18.04.020 |
| CMX | Allowed — see note Note *: In the CMX district, a minimum of one (1) residential use and a minimum of one (1) commercial use are required on any development site two and one-half (2.5) acres or more in size (see subsection A of this section, CMX Zoning District, Additional Use Regulations). | § 18.05.020 |
| RL | Needs a conditional use permit | § 18.04.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3) and is allowed wherever homes are.
- Not covered here: CAMX (land uses set by the approved PD plan, S3); PD overlay districts (S6); any agricultural or other districts not in the packet text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Dixon
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have senior housing or assisted living in the RL zone in Dixon?
Only with a conditional use permit. Dixon's use table lists it that way in RL (§ 18.04.020).
Can I have senior housing or assisted living in the DMX zone in Dixon?
No. Dixon's use table does not allow it in DMX (§ 18.05.020).
Can I have senior housing or assisted living in the RM zone in Dixon?
Yes. Dixon's use table lists it as allowed in RM (§ 18.04.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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