Fontana · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Fontana?
In Fontana, a single-family home is allowed in 11 base zones (R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-PC and 6 more, 6 with a condition) and not allowed in 14 (Fontana use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-PC, Neighborhood, Transitional, Village and 3 more
- Not allowed: Civic, Station Area, Downtown Gateway, Multi-Family, Sierra Gateway, Route 66 Gateway, Valley Gateway, Civic Core and 6 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Fontana 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
Fontana's code calls this use “Single-family detached dwelling”. 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-E | Allowed — see note Note a: Only one single-family dwelling is permitted per legal parcel. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) may also be permitted if all requirements of the Municipal Code are met. Subdivisions of property for the purpose of single-family development requires approval of a tentative tract map or parcel map. | Division 3 — USE REGULATIONS |
| R-1 | Allowed — see note Note a: Only one single-family dwelling is permitted per legal parcel. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) may also be permitted if all requirements of the Municipal Code are met. Subdivisions of property for the purpose of single-family development requires approval of a tentative tract map or parcel map. | Division 3 — USE REGULATIONS |
| R-2 | Allowed — see note Note a: Only one single-family dwelling is permitted per legal parcel. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) may also be permitted if all requirements of the Municipal Code are met. Subdivisions of property for the purpose of single-family development requires approval of a tentative tract map or parcel map. | Division 3 — USE REGULATIONS |
| R-3 | Allowed — see note Note a: Only one single-family dwelling is permitted per legal parcel. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) may also be permitted if all requirements of the Municipal Code are met. Subdivisions of property for the purpose of single-family development requires approval of a tentative tract map or parcel map. | Division 3 — USE REGULATIONS |
| R-PC | Allowed — see note Note a: Only one single-family dwelling is permitted per legal parcel. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) may also be permitted if all requirements of the Municipal Code are met. Subdivisions of property for the purpose of single-family development requires approval of a tentative tract map or parcel map. | Division 3 — USE REGULATIONS |
| Neighborhood | Allowed | § 30-359 |
| Transitional | Allowed | § 30-359 |
| Village | Allowed | § 30-359 |
| Mixed-Use Core | Allowed | § 30-359 |
| Neighborhood Core | Allowed | § 30-359 |
| OS-N | Allowed — see note Note *: Single-family residence. In the OS-N zoning district, the maximum density shall be one unit per 20 acres of land. (Section 30-611(5)) | Division 3 — USE REGULATIONS |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Single-family attached dwelling' is a separate row (R-2, R-3 P).
- 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: Overlay districts (S11-S19: medical center, utility corridor, hillside, auto center, warehousing/logistics, fire hazard, business park, R-4 overlay, entertainment center) are not base zones; Specific plans / planned community areas outside the tables; Form-Based Code districts (Civic, Station Area, ... and the '... Core' districts) are listed as zoning districts of Article III; the page may want to show them apart from the conventional zones. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Fontana
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the Civic zone in Fontana?
No. Fontana's use table does not allow it in Civic (§ 30-359).
Can I have a single-family home in the R-E zone in Fontana?
Yes, with a condition. Fontana's use table lists it as allowed in R-E (Division 3 — USE REGULATIONS). The code adds a condition: “Only one single-family dwelling is permitted per legal parcel. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) may also be permitted if all requirements of the Municipal Code are met. Subdivisions of property for the purpose of…”
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