El Segundo · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in El Segundo?
In El Segundo, a single-family home is allowed in 3 base zones (R-1, R-2 and R-3) (El Segundo use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-1, R-2 and R-3
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the El Segundo 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
El Segundo's code calls this use “Single-family dwellings”. 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-1 Single-Family Residential | Allowed | § 15-4A-1 |
| R-2 Two-Family Residential | Allowed | § 15-4A-1 |
| R-3 Multi-Family Residential | Allowed | § 15-4A-1 |
What else applies
- Mobile or manufactured homes are a separate row (P in R-1, R-2, R-3). Not listed (blank) in commercial/industrial tables.
- 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: C-RS (Downtown Commercial): 15-5B says its uses are in Article 15-5A, but that table has no C-RS column; O-S, P and P-F zones use lists, not tables, and none of the 16 uses is listed except Assembly halls in P-F (CUP). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the R-1 zone in El Segundo?
Yes. El Segundo's use table lists it as allowed in R-1 (Single-Family Residential) (§ 15-4A-1).
General information, not legal advice.
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