Gilroy · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Gilroy?
In Gilroy, a single-family home is allowed in 7 base zones (A1, RR, R1, R2, R3 and 2 more) (Gilroy use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A1, RR, R1, R2, R3, R4 and RH
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Gilroy 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
Gilroy's code calls this use “Single-Family Dwelling or Modular Home”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Agriculture District | Allowed | Article XI — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLES |
| RR Rural Residential District | Allowed | Article XI — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLES |
| R1 Single-Family Residential District | Allowed | Article XI — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLES |
| R2 Two (2) Family Residential District | Allowed | Article XI — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLES |
| R3 Medium Density Residential District | Allowed | Article XI — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLES |
| R4 High Density Residential District | Allowed | Article XI — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLES |
| RH Residential Hillside District | Allowed | Article XI — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLES |
What else applies
- ND (Neighborhood District) cells are '*': refer to the master or specific plan for each neighborhood area. Commercial zones: row 'Residential Unit' does not allow standalone single-family use (note 5).
- 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: ND (Neighborhood District): residential table shows '*', use per master/specific plan; Hecker Pass and Glen Loma Ranch special use districts: specific-plan tables not in text; OS and PF districts are lists (S24, S25), not tables. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Gilroy
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the A1 zone in Gilroy?
Yes. Gilroy's use table lists it as allowed in A1 (Agriculture District) (Article XI — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLES).
General information, not legal advice.
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