Gustine · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in Gustine?
In Gustine, a live-work unit is allowed in 2 base zones (C-N and C-O), needs an use permit in 2 (C-1 and C-2) and not allowed in 1 (Gustine use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: C-N and C-O
- Needs a permit: C-1 and C-2
- Not allowed: C-H
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Gustine 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 live-work unit can go
Gustine's code calls this use “Live/work unit”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C-N Neighborhood Commercial | Allowed | § 4-24-030 |
| C-O Office Commercial | Allowed | § 4-24-030 |
| C-1 Downtown Commercial | Needs an use permit | § 4-24-030 |
| C-2 General Commercial | Needs an use permit | § 4-24-030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
C-H.
What else applies
- S5 row 'Live/work unit, single family dwelling': I no, M Use Permit, A-C P(4) (note 4: one residence or caretaker unit in the A-C Zone, min lot 0.5 acre, plus a 2nd unit for a family member or on-site agricultural worker), AP no, P-1 no.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Gustine
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a live-work unit in the C-1 zone in Gustine?
Only with an use permit. Gustine's use table lists it that way in C-1 (Downtown Commercial) (§ 4-24-030).
Can I have a live-work unit in the C-H zone in Gustine?
No. Gustine's use table does not allow it in C-H (Highway Commercial) (§ 4-24-030).
Can I have a live-work unit in the C-N zone in Gustine?
Yes. Gustine's use table lists it as allowed in C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) (§ 4-24-030).
General information, not legal advice.
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