Fountain Valley · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Fountain Valley?
In Fountain Valley, a residential care home for 7 or more people is needs a conditional use permit in 6 (R1, GH, R2, R3, R4 and 1 more) (Fountain Valley use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R1, GH, R2, R3, R4 and R5
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Fountain Valley 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 residential care home for 7 or more people can go
Fountain Valley's code calls this use “Residential care home - large”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.08.030 |
| GH | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.08.030 |
| R2 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.08.030 |
| R3 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.08.030 |
| R4 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.08.030 |
| R5 | Needs a conditional use permit | § 21.08.030 |
What else applies
- Residential care home - small is P in all six residential zones. Group homes 7 or more residents is a separate row (R1 -, GH-R4 CUP, R5 blank). Commercial and MU tables list Residential care homes with no size split.
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3); this page covers larger homes.
- Not covered here: Zone names not stated in the packet text. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Fountain Valley
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the R1 zone in Fountain Valley?
Only with a conditional use permit. Fountain Valley's use table lists it that way in R1 (§ 21.08.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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