Dixon · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Dixon?
In Dixon, a single-family home is allowed in 3 base zones (RL, RM and DMX, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 4 (Dixon use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RL, RM and DMX
- Not allowed: CMX, 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 a single-family home can go
Dixon's code calls this use “Single-Unit Dwelling, Detached”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RL | Allowed | § 18.04.020 |
| RM | Allowed | § 18.04.020 |
| DMX | Allowed — see note Note 1: Permitted if existing. New units must be located on an upper story or behind a nonresidential use. | § 18.05.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: S2: "Subject to density limitations of the applicable zoning district".
- 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: 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 a single-family home in the CMX zone in Dixon?
No. Dixon's use table does not allow it in CMX (§ 18.05.020).
Can I have a single-family home in the RL zone in Dixon?
Yes. Dixon's use table lists it as allowed in RL (§ 18.04.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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